Arminia Bielefeld will try to recover from an unlucky 2-1 defeat to Karlsruher when they welcome Cottbus in the 2. Bundesliga round 2. Despite the disappointing result, Arminia dominated large parts of the opener and created a couple of clear-cut chances, suggesting they could have more to offer in front of their home supporters. There are no fresh injury concerns for the hosts, while Marvin Mehlem could earn a starting berth after scoring as a substitute against Karlsruher.
Cottbus, meanwhile, made an impressive return to the 2. Bundesliga, cruising to a 3-1 victory over Hannover. The newcomers are likely to stick to their attacking approach, with Tolcay Cigerci emerging as the player to watch after scoring twice in the opening round. The head-to-head record, however, favours Cottbus, who have won eight of the previous 14 meetings, compared to just three victories for Arminia.
Nine of the previous 14 meetings produced at least three goals, while both sides scored three times in their opening fixtures. Therefore, we are tempted to place our bets on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals.
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Arminia Bielefeld vs Cottbus prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Arminia Bielefeld 2 - 2 Cottbus
Arminia Bielefeld vs Cottbus Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 120 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jeredy Hilterman @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jeredy Hilterman @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Cottbus +1.5 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Cottbus +2 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Arminia Bielefeld to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 600 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Arminia Bielefeld - No @ -250 Odds
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