Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Energie Cottbus take on VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga on Friday, 30 October 2026. Below is our data-driven preview for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, Energie Cottbus sit 9th in the 2. Bundesliga on 10 points from 9 games, while VfL Bochum are 13th on 8 points.

Energie Cottbus come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their last 5 games (WDLDD), scoring in every game.

VfL Bochum come into this fixture having won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games (DLLLD), scoring in 3 of them.

In their last 8 meetings, Energie Cottbus have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3 against VfL Bochum. These fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 38% of them.

Defensively, Energie Cottbus kept 1 clean sheet and VfL Bochum kept 0 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.