Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum 1848 — match summary
Germany · 2. Bundesliga · kick-off 31 Oct 2026 00:30
Full time · score 1-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Energie Cottbus 39 · VfL Bochum 1848 41
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Energie Cottbus 46 · VfL Bochum 1848 44
Shots on target 5-3 · corners 5-4 · possession 55-45
NextGOAL tip: Energie Cottbus +0.25 · 3 stars
Energie Cottbus and VfL Bochum 1848 have met many times in the past, and Bochum have usually come away with the better result. This time, though, the form of both sides is quite different from before, especially for the home team, who have yet to win a league game in several matches. Energie Cottbus have gone 5 matches without a win, but they drew 4 of those. Their defence has not collapsed, and they have scored in every game. As for VfL Bochum 1848, they have just won 2-0 in the cup, but in the league they had lost 2 in a row before drawing 1-1 last time out. Their attack is not particularly threatening given the number of games they have played. If Energie Cottbus can settle and avoid conceding first, the game is likely to be a midfield battle in which the home side see slightly more of the ball. What to watch after kick-off is whether Bochum press high from the start or let the home team set the tempo first.