The 3rd Liga clash at Ostseestadion on Saturday will see home side Hansa Rostock take on Energie Cottbus.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Hansa Rostock v Energie Cottbus can be seen below - as well as the best betting odds.
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Form Guide
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Hansa Rostock
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Hansa Rostock, who won their previous game, will hope for a similar result following a 0-3 3rd Liga victory versus SV Sandhausen.
For Hansa Rostock, the goals were scored by Adrien Lebeau (52'), Tim Krohn (61') and Jan Mejdr (87').
A recurring feature of recent Hansa Rostock games is the number of nil scores.
From their prior six clashes leading up to this one, in 5 of them a bet on BTTS would have been a losing one. Such a pattern won’t necessarily be carried forward here, of course.
Their prior results show that Hansa Rostock:
- have left without a victory over Energie Cottbus in their previous 3 league matches.
- are unbeaten in their previous 7 home league matches.
Energie Cottbus
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Since a losing effort in their last game against Mannheim in 3rd Liga competition, Energie Cottbus will be aiming to make amends here.
For Energie Cottbus, the scorers were Henry Rorig (7') and Tolcay Ciğerci (66'). Felix Lohkemper (8') and Henning Matriciani (62') scored for Mannheim.
Illustrating their fondness for productive matches, we’ve had goals 21 times in the previous six matches in which Energie Cottbus have taken to the field, yielding an average of 3.5 goals for each clash. Opposition teams have hit 15 of this grand total.
Their prior results show that Energie Cottbus:
- have not been beaten by Hansa Rostock in games played away from home for the previous 5 league games. A very good record, indeed.
- are without an away win for the past 3 league games.
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Head to head
Checking on their prior head-to-head meetings dating back to 16/05/2015 shows us that Hansa Rostock have won 1 of them & Energie Cottbus 4, with the tally of drawn matches being 1.
In all, 13 goals were scored between them in this period, with 3 from Hansa and 10 belonging to Energie. The average goals per game has been 2.17.
The previous league meeting featuring these sides was 3rd Liga match day 18 on 15/12/2024 when it finished Energie Cottbus 3-1 Hansa Rostock.
The referee was Florian Exner.
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Team News: Hansa Rostock
Kevin Schumacher (muscular problems), Albin Berisha (Toothache), Ryan Naderi (muscular problems), King Manu (Ankle problems), Nico Neidhart (Ankle injury) and Jonas Dirkner (Cruciate ligament tear) are unavailable for Hansa Rostock gaffer Daniel Brinkmann.
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Team News: Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus manager Claus-Dieter Wollitz has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Dennis Slamar (Torn ankle ligaments) and Erik Tallig (Muscle injury) are not able to play.
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Prediction
Our feeling is that Energie Cottbus could well find it tough to break down this Hansa Rostock outfit who will likely end up scoring and possibly keep a clean sheet as well.
We’re therefore expecting a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Hansa Rostock when the full-time whistle blows.
Expecting it to be tight.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
Regarding the current betting odds on the 90 min. result market, a victory for Hansa Rostock is best priced at 1.9, betting on a draw is 3.7 and selecting the winner to be Energie Cottbus gets you 3.7. These are the best of the bets offered at the moment.
Renata Leite,
10:16 06/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Hansa Rostock
Formed: 1965
Stadium: Ostseestadion (29,000)
Captain: Franz Pfanne
Chairman: Robert Marien
Manager: Daniel Brinkmann
Competitions: 3rd Liga position 5
⭐ Star Man: Sigurd Haugen
Typically taking up the Striker position, Sigurd Haugen was born in Haugesund, Norway. Having made a first senior appearance for ODD Grenland in the 2016 season, the gifted Forward has managed to score 9 league goals in this 3. Liga 2024 - 2025 season to date in 28 appearances.