Energie Cottbus v Karlsruher SC: the preview
Energie Cottbus meet Karlsruher SC at Stadion Der Freundschaft, Sunday 7:00am (2. Bundesliga). Nothing between them: Energie Cottbus 2, Karlsruher SC 0, 2 drawn from 4 meetings.
The big picture
Energie Cottbus come in 12th on the ladder with 11 points; Karlsruher SC are 16th on 11. 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.
Karlsruher SC have won two of their last five and most recently beat Hertha Berlin 4–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2007: Energie Cottbus 2, Karlsruher SC 0, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2008-09), it was a draw 0–0 at BBBank Wildpark.
Biggest margin between these two: Energie Cottbus by 2 goals in 2007-08 (2–0).
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 Karlsruher SC, watch Sebastian Freis (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2008-09) and Lars Stindl (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2008-09).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Energie Cottbus have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
