Energie Cottbus vs Werder Bremen prediction 19.08.2024 | DFB Pokal

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  • Competition: DFB Pokal, 1/32 Finals
  • Date: Monday, 19th August, 2024
  • Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
  • Venue: Stadion der Freundschaft (Cottbus)

A few days before the start of the German Bundesliga, a third-tier team, Energie Cottbus, will welcome Bundesliga side Werder Bremen in the 1/32 DFB Pokal at Stadion der Freundschaft in Cottbus.

For two consecutive years, Energie Cottbus won their Regionalliga Northeast. However, in 2022/23, they had to go through the Playoffs to secure 3. Liga but lost to Unterhaching. Last year, they once again won their league, and since they did not have to play in the Playoffs this year, they automatically earned a place in 3. Liga. Now, this season, their only goal is to secure survival, a task they failed to fulfill last time they were in 3. Liga (in 2018/19 season). Unfortunately for them, the season began with two losses, and it seems they failed to improve the squad for this level of competition.

Werder Bremen were either in the middle or lower part of the league's table in the previous decade. They even spent one year in Bundesliga 2 (in 2021/22) but secured an instant return. Last year, they finished ninth, on a level with points with Heidenheim. Unfortunately, Werder Bremen failed to reach Europe as they had a slightly worse goal difference. The last time they secured Europe was back in the 2006/07 season, so their primary goal for this year has to be to finally appear in Europe.

Energie Cottbus vs Werder Bremen pick: Werder Bremen to win and cover the -1 AH spread

Energie Cottbus started the season terribly, with two losses in the first two games and six conceded goals. Those losses came against good teams, Arminia Bielefeld and SG Dynamo Dresden, but a game against Werder will surely not be any easier. However, we are not surprised with those losses because they lost some good players, and this roster may be even slightly worse compared to last year's.

Werder Bremen had a mediocre last season, but in the last part of the season, we definitely saw some positives as they ended the season on a five-game unbeaten run. In the pre-season, they weren't great, with two wins, two draws, and two losses. However, most of those games were against solid teams. Additionally, this team suffered no changes and if they were able to be in the middle of the Bundesliga last year, we do not doubt they can deal with a third-tier team in the Cup.

Simply, Werder Bremen should be too good for Energie Cottbus, and considering all the above, anything but a big win for them would surprise us.

Energie Cottbus vs Werder Bremen Head to Head (H2H) stats

  1. Energie Cottbus

    1 : 2

    Werder Bremen

    DFB Pokal

  2. Werder Bremen

    1 : 1

    Energie Cottbus

    Club Friendlies 1

  3. Energie Cottbus

    2 : 1

    Werder Bremen

    Bundesliga

  4. Werder Bremen

    3 : 0

    Energie Cottbus

    Bundesliga

  5. Werder Bremen

    2 : 0

    Energie Cottbus

    Bundesliga

Energie Cottbus

Energie Cottbus team news

Over the Summer, the team's best goalscorer, Tim Heike, left and joined FC Ingolstadt. Heike scored 23 goals in 40 appearances last year, and replacing him will surely be a challenging task. Additionally, their starting central defender, Jonas Hildebrandt, retired from professional football. 

Meanwhile, five players arrived. Probably the best among them are Tolcay Cigerci and Henry Rorig, who got to start in the first two matches. 

Last matches of Energie Cottbus

  1. Dynamo Dresden

    4 : 2

    Energie Cottbus

    3. Liga

  2. Energie Cottbus

    1 : 2

    Arminia Bielefeld

    3. Liga

  3. Eintracht Braunschweig

    3 : 2

    Energie Cottbus

    Club Friendlies 3

  4. Energie Cottbus

    2 : 2

    FSV Zwickau

    Club Friendlies 3

  5. Energie Cottbus

    2 : 2

    Hertha Berlin

    Club Friendlies 3

Energie Cottbus lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 12

    Elias Bethke

Defenders

  • 3

    Henry Rorig

  • 19

    Filip Kusic

  • 4

    Tim Campulka

  • 28

    Niko Bretschneider

Midfielders

  • 8

    Joshua Putze

  • 10

    Tolcay Cigerci

  • 21

    Yannik Moker

Forwards

  • 42

    Maximilian Pronichev

  • 7

    Timmy Thiele

  • 11

    Philipp Halbauer

Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen team news

Werder Bremen had minimal changes in the roster. No one from their key players left, and the ones that arrived will mostly be backup options. So, we are looking at pretty much the same squad as the last season.

According to credible sources, Amos Pieper and Dikeni Salifou are injured and will miss the upcoming game.

Last matches of Werder Bremen

  1. Rennes

    1 : 0

    Werder Bremen

    Club Friendlies 3

  2. Coventry City

    1 : 2

    Werder Bremen

    Club Friendlies 3

  3. Werder Bremen

    2 : 2

    Sheffield Wednesday

    Club Friendlies 3

  4. Werder Bremen

    0 : 3

    Lecce

    Club Friendlies 3

  5. Werder Bremen

    0 : 0

    Verden 04

    Club Friendlies 3

Werder Bremen lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 30

    Michael Zetterer

Defenders

  • 13

    Milos Veljkovic

  • 32

    Marco Friedl

  • 3

    Anthony Jung

Midfielders

  • 8

    Mitchell Weiser

  • 6

    Jens Stage

  • 10

    Leonardo Bittencourt

  • 14

    Senne Lynen

  • 27

    Felix Agu

Forwards

  • 20

    Romano Schmid

  • 7

    Marvin Ducksch

3 Reasons why Werder Bremen should win and cover the -1 AH spread

  1. Energie Cottbus lost the first two games in 3. Liga
  2. Werder Bremen plays in the Bundesliga, while Energie Cottbus plays in 3. Liga
  3. Energie Cottbus's total market value is 3.73 million euros, compared to Werder's 109.25 million euros

Main prediction Energie Cottbus - Werder Bremen

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Energie Cottbus vs Werder Bremen - FAQ

? Where to watch?

You can find the match officially on the Arena Sport channel.

? Who could be the goalscorer for Energie Cottbus?

Timmy Thiele, who scored 12 goals in 34 appearances last year.

? Who could be the goalscorer for Werder Bremen?

Marvin Ducksch, who scored 13 goals in 34 appearances last year.