Energie Cottbus desperately need points on Sunday, Jan 17 at 1:30 PM in the 2. Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Kaiserslautern come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Energie Cottbus travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 10 previous meetings, Kaiserslautern lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Kaiserslautern look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Energie Cottbus will make it uncomfortable. Kaiserslautern to win.