An entertaining contest is on the cards as newcomers Cottbus welcome Hannover for their opening 2. Bundesliga fixture. Energie Cottbus will be eager to put back-to-back preseason defeats to Dynamo Dresden and Werder Bremen behind them after otherwise showing plenty of promise during the summer. The hosts scored an impressive 2.00 goals per game across their last ten matches, while averaging 4.40 total goals in home fixtures. Erik Engelhardt, last season's top scorer, remains the main attacking threat, while keeping Tolcay Cigerci was another major boost for the promoted side as they prepare for life in the second tier.
Hannover, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence after winning every preseason match while playing exciting attacking football. The visitors averaged an outstanding 2.90 goals per game across their last ten outings, with away fixtures producing 3.20 goals scored on average. New signing Taycan Etcibasi is expected to add even more firepower to an already dangerous attack. Hannover have also been impressive on the road, winning 80% of their recent away matches while conceding just 0.80 goals per game.
Hannover enjoyed a flawless preseason and have been particularly strong away from home. Therefore, we believe that punters worldwide can find value in betting on Away Win, alongside Hannover Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (both teams possess plenty of attacking quality, with Hannover's matches averaging 4.10 goals and Cottbus' home games 4.40).
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Cottbus vs Hannover prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cottbus 2 - 3 Hannover
Cottbus vs Hannover Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-3 @ 2000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Over 4.5 Goals @ 300 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 125 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Erik Engelhardt @ -111 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Erik Engelhardt @ 375 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Hannover 96 0 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Hannover 96 +1 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 12.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -300 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Hannover 96 to Win @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Hannover 96 to Win/Hannover 96 to Win @ 225 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Hannover 96 - No @ -400 Odds
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