Match Report
The table read 3rd (RB Leipzig II, 60 pts) against 2nd (Energie Cottbus, 66 pts), 6 points apart. The last five rounds placed Energie Cottbus no better than 9th for form, against 2nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.97/1.24 for RB Leipzig II and 1.71/0.76 for Energie Cottbus (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.44.
The venue was Stadion am Bad Großfeld in Markranstadt, with room for 42,558 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.


