Energie Cottbus desperately need points on Friday, Dec 18 at 6:30 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). Holstein Kiel, meanwhile, arrive out of form (1W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Energie Cottbus and Holstein Kiel have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–0D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Holstein Kiel won 1–2.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Energie Cottbus win or a draw looks most likely.