Match Report
Hallescher FC, 4th with 66 points, sat 21 points above Energie Cottbus (17th, 45). Energie Cottbus ranked 5th in the league on five-round form, well above their 17th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.24/0.89 for Hallescher FC and 1.34/1.53 for Energie Cottbus (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Hallescher FC 3, draws 1, Energie Cottbus 1, at 2.8 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 40% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 80%.
ERDGAS Sportpark in Saale staged the fixture, a ground that holds 15,057. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Hallescher FC led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-3.