Cottbus before home win: Duel against weakening Wiesbadeners

Cottbus before home win: Duel against weakening Wiesbadeners

On February 8, 2025, Energie Cottbus meets SV Wehen Wiesbaden in the third division. So far, Cottbus has not been able to win home this season. Under coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz, however, the team presented itself stable and held the lead in the last week with a 0-0 against Alemannia Aachen. Cottbus is tied with Dynamo Dresden at the top of the table with 42 points from 12 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats.

contractions Wiesbaden, who have relegated from the second division, have shown weak performance in the first half of the season, but can draw new hope after two wins in a row, including an impressive 4: 1 victory against Hansa Rostock. With 34 points, they currently take a place in the middle of the table. The SVWW had won the last direct comparison with Cottbus and won the first leg 2: 1.

The current challenges

coach Wollitz emphasizes the quality of the Wiesbaden team, but also notices the defensive problems of the guests. With 34 goals conceded, Woe Wiesbaden is the team with the most goals conceded in the top ten in the league. In addition, Wiesbaden has to do without midfielder Nick Bätzner, who got into a muscle fiber tear. Despite these problems, the SVWW hopes to achieve a point win, as they have often disappointed against the strong Cottbuser in the past.

The Cottbusers, on the other hand, go into the game as favorites because they have been unbeaten for nine games. You have an impressive offensive that achieves an average of over two goals per game. The starting eleven of Energie Cottbus is led by goalkeeper Bethke, supplemented by players such as Rorig, Kusic and Thiele.

statistical insights

A look at the current statistics of the two teams illustrates the different form. Cottbus has collected 9 points in the last five games, while Wehen Wiesbaden only scored 7 points from the same games. The home team has a winning rate of 55%, while the external team is no less played with a quota of 41%.

• Energie Cottbus: 42 points (12 victories, 6 draw, 4 defeats)
• SV Wehen Wiesbaden: 34 points (9 wins, 7 draw, 6 defeats)

Both teams unite a high risk in their way of playing. Wehen Wiesbaden is known for its high card statistics, which indicates an aggressive way of playing and opens up the possibility of many goals. So the game promises to be exciting; Cottbus wants to break his home curse while the Wiesbadeners are on reparation.

How the course of the game ultimately goes out remains to be seen. Cottbus is clearly on the title course, and the game against Wia Wiesbaden could be crucial for the team's morals. The encounter is scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. and the fans of both teams hope for a gripping game.

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Footystats provides interesting statistical data about the league.