Ingolstadt and Energie Cottbus face each other on Saturday 02.07.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a 3. Liga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Ingolstadt's home ground, the Audi-Sportpark.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ingolstadt and Energie Cottbus, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Ingolstadt vs Energie Cottbus
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1st Half Over 0.5 Goals
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Ingolstadt preview
Ingolstadt heads into the match with the following record in the 3. Liga: in 22 matches, Ingolstadt secured 8 victories, 7 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.41 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Ingolstadt's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Ingolstadt has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 40 were scored in the 3. Liga, resulting in an average of 1.82 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Marcel Costly, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Marcel Costly has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Ingolstadt has conceded 31 goals in the 3. Liga (an average of 1.41 per game) and 31 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.41 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Energie Cottbus preview
Energie Cottbus comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the 3. Liga. They have secured 13 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.95 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.
Energie Cottbus's attack has been highly effective, scoring 50 goals during this period. Of that total, 48 were netted in the 3. Liga, with an average of 2.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.08.
Energie Cottbus's offensive system is led by Erik Engelhardt, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tolcay Cigerci. The midfielder has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.64 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 40 goals in 24 matches, averaging 1.67 per match.
Head to head: Ingolstadt vs Energie Cottbus
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ingolstadt
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D L |
1.41 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.5 |
| Away | W W D D L |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.23 | 3.1 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 1.7 | 1.92 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.4 | 1.42 |
| Both Teams to Score | 77% | 90% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 10% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 60% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.9 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.85 | 1.76 | 1.92 |
Energie Cottbus
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D D L |
1.95 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.25 |
| Away | D L W L W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 59% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.82 | 4.17 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 2.18 | 2.58 | 1.7 |
| Conceded | 1.64 | 1.58 | 1.7 |
| Both Teams to Score | 77% | 83% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 8% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 8% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 58% | 70% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.49 | 1.7 |
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