won 39 of 125 settled GS picks · +80.3u profit · this pick: Felix Klaus to score @ 3.00 · 3 units
⚡ Why this pick
Klaus scored twice in Fuerth's latest match
He also scored against Bochum
Cottbus lost 0-2 to Augsburg in the cup
Srbeny and Pohlmann are expected
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💎 Value Pick High odds · high consensus✓ Won
Felix Klaus to score @ 3.03
8/9Models agree
89%Agreement
@ 3.03Avg odds
8 of 9 models who weighed this market converged on the same longshot pick — at average odds of 3.03. High-odds consensus is rare; when it does cluster, it's a stronger expected-value signal than a banker pick because the implied probability still leaves room above the true probability the models assign.
Energie Cottbus
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
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Copado
7
↓67′
Kinsombi
19
↓79′
Boziaris
11
↓46′
Hannemann
8
Michelbrink
32
Bittencourt
20
Borgmann
23
↓55′
Doumbia
2
Manu
21
↓46′
Erlein
1
Lotka
Bench (9)
Henry Rorig ↑46′ · Tolcay Cigerci ↑46′⚽ · Tim Campulka ↑55′ · Justin Butler ↑67′ · Dmytro Bogdanov ↑79′⚽ · Dominik Pelivan · Ryan Malone · Kevin Kratzsch · Jannis Zaydan
Coach · Claus-Dieter Wollitz
Match Preview
Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fuerth Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-27 11:03 UTC
Energie Cottbus and Greuther Fuerth clash in 2. Bundesliga
Saturday afternoon at the LEAG Energie Stadion sees Energie Cottbus host Greuther Fuerth for a matchday 3 encounter in the 2. Bundesliga. Both sides arrive looking to find their rhythm early in the campaign after facing challenging fixtures in their respective opening rounds.
Team news and expected lineups
Both managers appear set to deploy experienced configurations as they seek a vital result. Energie Cottbus are expected to field Marcel Lotka in goal, supported by a defensive line of Fousseny Doumbia, Luca Erlein, Dominik Pelivan, and Henry Rorig. The midfield is expected to feature the creative presence of Leonardo Bittencourt alongside Lukas Michelbrink, Tolcay Cigerci, Christian Kinsombi, and Julian Guttau, with Lucas Copado leading the line.
Greuther Fuerth are expected to counter with Florian Hellstern in goal. Their defensive unit should consist of Jannik Dehm, Jannis Heuer, Krisztian Keresztes, and Gian-Luca Itter. The expected midfield includes Shinta Appelkamp, Sacha Banse, Paul Will, and Ole Pohlmann, tasked with feeding a forward duo of Felix Klaus and Dennis Srbeny.
The challenge of the opening weeks
Energie Cottbus enter this match following a difficult 3-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga and a subsequent cup exit against Augsburg. They will be looking to recapture the form that saw them secure a 3-1 victory over Hannover 96 earlier in August. The home side will hope that the intense atmosphere at the LEAG Energie Stadion provides the necessary spark to overcome their recent setbacks.
Greuther Fuerth also find themselves navigating a testing start to the season. After a hard-fought 1-1 draw against St. Pauli, they suffered a 4-2 defeat to Nuernberg and a cup exit against Bochum. The visiting side is clearly aware of the task ahead, with their coaching staff emphasizing that they expect a hostile environment and a highly competitive encounter on Saturday.
Individual threats and tactical dynamics
Both teams boast players in significant form who could prove decisive in this matchup. Tolcay Cigerci has been a standout for Energie Cottbus, having netted five goals in his last ten appearances. His ability to influence the game from midfield will be crucial for the hosts, especially if the match remains tight in the closing stages.
For the visitors, Felix Klaus represents a primary attacking threat. With six goals in his last six appearances, he has proven to be a clinical presence in the final third. His movement alongside Dennis Srbeny will likely be the focal point of the Greuther Fuerth attack as they look to exploit any gaps in the Cottbus defensive structure.
Historical context of the matchup
This fixture carries a history of competitive encounters in the 2. Bundesliga, though the two sides have not met in league competition for several years. Their last meeting took place in May 2014, when Greuther Fuerth recorded a 6-0 win. While historical results offer little direct influence on the current squads, the visitors have historically enjoyed success in this fixture, having secured victories in their last five league meetings dating back to 2011.
Greuther Fuerth
4-4-2
● Confirmed
7
↓66′
Srbeny
30
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Klaus
10
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Pohlmann
13
Will
6
↓83′
Banse
8
↓83′
Appelkamp
27
Itter
29
Keresztes
22
Heuer
23
↓73′
Dehm
1
Hellstern
Bench (9)
Omar Sillah ↑66′ · Lukas Reich ↑73′ · Aaron Keller ↑83′ · Doni Arifi ↑83′ · Noah Koenig · Mika Wallentowitz · Silas Pruefrock · Jakob Krautkramer · Benjamin Zank
Coach · Heiko Vogel
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fuerth
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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DeepSeek
+6.3% ROI
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ChatGPT
+5.5% ROI
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Kimi
+2.9% ROI
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Le Chat
+1.7% ROI
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Nemotron
+1.7% ROI
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Gemini
+1.6% ROI
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Claude
+0.9% ROI
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Qwen
+0.5% ROI
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WizardLM
-0.0% ROI
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Nova
-0.2% ROI
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ERNIE
-0.2% ROI
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Grok
-0.8% ROI
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GLM
-2.9% ROI
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Seed
-8.9% ROI
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Recent Form
Energie Cottbus and Greuther Fuerth's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Energie Cottbus
6
Wins
0
Draws
4
Losses
18
Scored
17
Conceded
2
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
22 AugDFBEnergie Cottbus0–2AugsburgL
16 Aug2. Arminia Bielefeld3–0Energie CottbusL
9 Aug2. Energie Cottbus3–1Hannover 96W
1 AugFRIEnergie Cottbus2–4Werder BremenL
25 JulFRIDynamo Dresden1–2Energie CottbusW
16 May3. Jahn Regensburg0–1Energie CottbusW
9 May3. Energie Cottbus2–1Wehen WiesbadenW
3 May3. MSV Duisburg2–1Energie CottbusL
26 Apr3. Viktoria Koeln 19040–2Energie CottbusW
19 Apr3. Energie Cottbus5–3RW EssenW
Greuther Fuerth
4
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
17
Scored
16
Conceded
3
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
23 AugDFBGreuther Fuerth1–2BochumL
15 Aug2. Greuther Fuerth2–4NuernbergL
9 Aug2. St. Pauli1–1Greuther FuerthD
31 JulFRIFreiburg0–3Greuther FuerthW
25 JulFRIHoffenheim4–1Greuther FuerthL
18 JulFRIGreuther Fuerth3–2FC ZuerichW
26 May2. Greuther Fuerth2–0RW EssenW
22 May2. RW Essen1–0Greuther FuerthL
17 May2. Greuther Fuerth3–0Fortuna DuesseldorfW
10 May2. Hertha Berlin2–1Greuther FuerthL
Head to Head
Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fuerth·recent meetings
1Energie Cottbus wins
0Draws
7Greuther Fuerth wins
4 May ’14Energie Cottbus0 – 6Greuther Fuerth2. Bundesliga
1 Dec ’13Greuther Fuerth1 – 0Energie Cottbus2. Bundesliga
