Energie Cottbus vs VfB Stuttgart II U21: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 26 Sep '25)

As the heroic teams prepare to battle it out in the 3. Liga at the iconic Stadion der Freundschaft in Germany, football fans are gearing up for a spectacular showdown. The match kicks off at precisely 8:00 PM local time on Fri, 26 Sep '25, promising to be a clash of titans.

Delving into the riveting history between these two sides, Energie Cottbus boasts a slight edge. With a record of two victories in their last three encounters, they seem to have found the secret to taming VfB Stuttgart II U21, who have only won once, while the possibility of a peaceful draw seems to have thoroughly eluded them.

In their recent adventures, Energie Cottbus proudly triumphed over Erzgebirge Aue with a narrow 2-1 victory. Meanwhile, their counterparts, VfB Stuttgart II U21, managed to sneak past SV Waldhof Mannheim with a minimalist 1-0 scoreline. However, the last time these juggernauts faced each other on Sun, 23 Feb '25, it was VfB Stuttgart II U21 who emerged victorious, striking home with 2-0 and leaving their mark as the reigning home heroes.

The chat's all buzzing about player dynamics, with T. Ciğerci being Energie Cottbus's top goal machine this season, already flaunting five shiny goals. On the flip side, VfB Stuttgart II U21 must be thanking their lucky stars for N. Sessa, who is generously sharing his impeccable vision and two assists this season.

Crunching the numbers reveals that Energie Cottbus are sitting pretty at the fifth spot in their league, while VfB Stuttgart II U21, presumably enjoying the scenic views from the 12th position, seem to be planning a stealthy climb.

When it comes to player performances, Tolcay Ciğerci clearly takes the top spot with a stellar rating of 8.04, followed by the dependable Alexander Sebald scoring 7.55, and Moritz Hannemann, who isn’t far behind with a rating of 7.4. Their Stuttgart opponents bring the fierce Florian Hellstern with a 7.62 rating to the field, alongside the skillful Sebastián Sessa at 7.23, and tough Dominik Nothnagel with 7.08, completing their formidable team lineup.

As far as possession is concerned, VfB Stuttgart II U21 holds a slight upper hand with 53.5% while Energie Cottbus trails closely behind with 50.2%. If you're into corner predictions, it seems superhero Energie Cottbus loves living on the edge, averaging 7.5 corners per match, compared to VfB Stuttgart II U21 with 4.33.

Both teams seem evenly matched where yellow cards are concerned, with Energie Cottbus collecting 16, while their opponents have one fewer. No red cards painted the fields yet, with both teams exhibiting admirable composure. Even cards-wise, rustling through the stats while making predictions is like letting a cat loose on a football pitch.

Based on this blend of stats, it's shaping up to be a potential win for Energie Cottbus. However, with the unpredictability of football, only the final whistle will tell who truly emerges victorious!