Energie Cottbus vs Mannheim: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Energie prepare to host Waldhof Mannheim on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this GERMANY: 3. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Energie, currently 1st in the standings with 44 points from 23 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 27 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Waldhof Mannheim, sitting 8th with 35 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 13 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Energie and Waldhof Mannheim have favored Energie, with Waldhof Mannheim claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Ingolstadt, Energie recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Funk, Guwara, Manu, Awortwie-Grant , Rorig, Borgmann, Pelivan, Michelbrink, Cigerci, Engelhardt, Hannemann. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Waldhof Mannheim's last outing came against Ulm, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Nijhuis, Abifade, Hoffmann, Klunter, Ba, Sietan, Thalhammer, Ferati, Michel, Asallari, Lohkemper. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Energie are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Energie and Waldhof Mannheim are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Energie's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Waldhof Mannheim's games average 3.7 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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