Energie Cottbus v SV Darmstadt 98: the preview
Energie Cottbus meet SV Darmstadt 98 at Stadion Der Freundschaft, Thursday 7:00am (2. Bundesliga). SV Darmstadt 98 have lost their last four.
The big picture
Energie Cottbus come in 12th on the ladder with 11 points; SV Darmstadt 98 are 17th on 9. Energie Cottbus have the higher position to protect.
Form
Energie Cottbus have won one of their last five and most recently lost to 1. FC Nürnberg 0–2.
SV Darmstadt 98 have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Borussia Dortmund 0–4.
SV Darmstadt 98 have lost their last four.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Energie Cottbus, watch Dimitar Rangelov (0.3 goals a game in 2008-09) and Emil Jula (0.1 goals a game in 2008-09).
For SV Darmstadt 98, watch Tim Skarke (0.3 goals a game in 2023-24) and Oscar Wilhelmsson (0.2 goals a game, 1 assist in 2023-24).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Energie Cottbus have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
