Saarbrucken and Energie Cottbus face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a 3. Liga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Saarbrucken's home ground, the Hermann-Neuberger-Stadion.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Saarbrucken 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 Saarbrucken vs Energie Cottbus

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Saarbrucken and Energie Cottbus.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Saarbrucken and Energie Cottbus has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.32 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

Saarbrucken preview

Saarbrucken heads into the match with the following record in the 3. Liga: in 19 matches, Saarbrucken secured 5 victories, 7 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.16 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Saarbrucken's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.

Saarbrucken has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 30 goals, of which 29 were scored in the 3. Liga, resulting in an average of 1.53 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Florian Pick, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Florian Pick has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, Saarbrucken has conceded 31 goals in the 3. Liga (an average of 1.63 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.7 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Energie Cottbus preview

Energie Cottbus comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the 3. Liga. They have secured 11 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.89 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.

Energie Cottbus's attack has been highly effective, scoring 44 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the 3. Liga, with an average of 2.21 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.1.

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 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tolcay Cigerci. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.74 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 37 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1.76 per match.

Head to head: Saarbrucken vs Energie Cottbus

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Home Team

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Saarbrucken

Germany - 3. Liga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L L L

1.16

Home D L D L D

1.67

Away D L L L L

0.7

Away Team

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Energie Cottbus

Germany - 3. Liga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L W W W

1.89

Home D W W L W

2.1

Away L W L W W

1.67

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Published on 16 January 2026, at 08:42 Last updated on 16 January 2026, at 08:42
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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