Energie Cottbus desperately need points on Sunday, Jan 31 at 1:30 PM in the 2. Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Energie Cottbus come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Arminia Bielefeld, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Energie Cottbus head into this on the back of a defeat, while Arminia Bielefeld arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

History strongly favours Energie Cottbus here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Arminia Bielefeld, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Energie Cottbus won 0–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Arminia Bielefeld's quality should tell even on the road. Energie Cottbus will push, but the visitors have too much class. Arminia Bielefeld to win.