Energie Cottbus desperately need points on Sunday, Feb 21 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). Karlsruher SC, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 0D 3L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Energie Cottbus head into this on the back of a defeat, while Karlsruher SC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Energie Cottbus and Karlsruher SC have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–5W). Their last encounter ended in Karlsruher SC won 0–3.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Energie Cottbus a slight edge, but Karlsruher SC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.