Sport Picks
VfB Stuttgart II vs Energie Cottbus
Germany
3. Liga 2025/2026 WIRmachenDRUCK Arena, Aspach 
Match Events
31'
31'
Di Benedetto S.
46'
46'
Sub
Diehl J. In: Ouro-Tagba M.
Out: Diehl J.
51'
51'
Ouro-Tagba M.
AI Match Summary
Energie Cottbus in this 3. Liga 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Energie Cottbus.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
90%
6%
4%
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: VfB Stuttgart II
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
95%
/ Very High Confidence
- Energie Cottbus have won more games recently than VfB Stuttgart II.
- 90% — that's where the model lands on VfB Stuttgart II taking it.
- Regular 3. Liga 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Energie Cottbus have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.6%
VfB Stuttgart II Clean Sheet 10%
Energie Cottbus Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | VfB Stuttgart II | Energie Cottbus |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 26 |
| Wins | 10 | 11 |
| Draws | 4 | 9 |
| Losses | 14 | 6 |
| Goals Scored | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.88 | 1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.88 | 1.00 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Mar 3, 2026 3. Liga
VfB Stuttgart II vs Energie Cottbus
1:2
Sep 26, 2025 3. Liga
Energie Cottbus vs VfB Stuttgart II
5:0
Feb 23, 2025 3. Liga
VfB Stuttgart II vs Energie Cottbus
2:0
Sep 21, 2024 3. Liga
Energie Cottbus vs VfB Stuttgart II
4:0
Apr 22, 2016 3. Liga
VfB Stuttgart II vs Energie Cottbus
0:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
VfB Stuttgart II Compare
Top Goalscorer Ouro-Tagba M.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.83
Avg xA / game 1.19
Energie Cottbus Compare
Top Goalscorer Borgmann A.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
VfB Stuttgart II 83 / 100
Energie Cottbus 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
VfB Stuttgart II Energie Cottbus
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick STU Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
VfB Stuttgart II's goal record stands at 79% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Energie Cottbus's defensive record shows goals conceded in 73% of 26 matches.
Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.
Recent resilience: VfB Stuttgart II stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
VfB Stuttgart II VS Energie Cottbus
2.38 Goals Scored 1.88
1.88 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
VfB Stuttgart II
(Home) 18 Jul
FC Normannia Gmund
0 : 3 VfB Stuttgart II
16 May
VfB Stuttgart II
3 : 4 VfL Osnabruck
09 May
Hansa Rostock
5 : 3 VfB Stuttgart II
02 May
VfB Stuttgart II
6 : 1 RW Essen
26 Apr
TSV Havelse
3 : 2 VfB Stuttgart II
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16 May
VfB Stuttgart II
3 : 4 VfL Osnabruck
02 May
VfB Stuttgart II
6 : 1 RW Essen
19 Apr
VfB Stuttgart II
2 : 2 Aue
08 Apr
VfB Stuttgart II
1 : 1 Ulm
04 Apr
VfB Stuttgart II
3 : 1 Regensburg
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Energie Cottbus
(Away) 18 Jul
Energie Cottbus
0 : 5 Salzburg
15 Jul
Energie Cottbus
2 : 4 Mlada Boleslav
04 Jul
Energie Cottbus
3 : 1 Hertha Berlin II
03 Jul
Energie Cottbus
1 : 1 Altglienicke
16 May
Regensburg
0 : 1 Energie Cottbus
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16 May
Regensburg
0 : 1 Energie Cottbus
03 May
Duisburg
2 : 1 Energie Cottbus
26 Apr
FC Viktoria Koln
0 : 2 Energie Cottbus
12 Apr
VfL Osnabruck
1 : 0 Energie Cottbus
04 Apr
TSV Havelse
0 : 3 Energie Cottbus
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Osnabruck | 38 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 66:34 | 80 |
| 2 | Energie Cottbus | 38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 72:51 | 72 |
| 3 | RW Essen | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 78:66 | 70 |
| 4 | Duisburg | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 66:49 | 68 |
| 5 | Hansa Rostock | 38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 74:49 | 67 |
| 6 | Verl | 38 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 82:48 | 64 |
| 7 | Alemannia Aachen | 38 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 76:57 | 64 |
| 8 | Munich 1860 | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 54:53 | 56 |
| 9 | Wehen | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 54:52 | 53 |
| 10 | Mannheim | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 59:72 | 52 |
| 11 | FC Viktoria Koln | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 51:53 | 51 |
| 12 | Ingolstadt | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 65:56 | 49 |
| 13 | Regensburg | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 54:58 | 49 |
| 14 | VfB Stuttgart II | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 57:69 | 46 |
| 15 | Saarbrucken | 38 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 51:57 | 44 |
| 16 | Hoffenheim II | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 65:71 | 43 |
| 17 | TSV Havelse | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 57:89 | 35 |
| 18 | Aue | 38 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 51:70 | 34 |
| 19 | Ulm | 38 | 9 | 6 | 23 | 49:78 | 33 |
| 20 | 1. FC Schweinfurt | 38 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 38:87 | 21 |
Promotion - 2. Bundesliga (Main)
Promotion - 2. Bundesliga 2025/2026 (Relegation)