Bielefeld vs Cottbus prediction & probabilities (2026-08-16)

2. Bundesliga

Bielefeld vs Cottbus Shots

2026-08-16 · 12:30
Shots60.9%Over 24.5 shots

Result

Bielefeld 3-0 Cottbus

Settled, final score 3-0. We don’t store the live count for this market, so there is no graded verdict here.

Best predictionOver 24.5 shots · 60.9%A moderate lean, nothing emphatic. Calibrated, not a tip.
61%

model probability

ConvictionModerate

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 24.5 shots at 60.9%, its strongest read on the Shots market. The total-shots ladder runs from 72.8% for over 22.5 to 36.0% for over 28.5, with over 26.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 48.3%. On the shot count, Bielefeld are the model’s pick to have more shots at 63.9%, with a level count at 5.8%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Shots

Over 22.572.8%

Over 24.560.9%

Over 26.548.3%

Over 28.536.0%

Total shots, every line

Line Over Under
22.5 shots 72.8% 27.2%
24.5 shots 60.9% 39.1%
26.5 shots 48.3% 51.7%
28.5 shots 36.0% 64.0%

Who takes more shots

★ ModelBielefeld63.9%

Level5.8%

Cottbus30.3%

Team shot lines

Bielefeld over 10.5

80.4%

Bielefeld over 12.5

65.5%

Bielefeld over 14.5

48.8%

Cottbus over 10.5

60.2%

Cottbus over 12.5

41.4%

Cottbus over 14.5

25.4%

Shot handicap

Bielefeld line Bielefeld Cottbus
-4.5 38.7% 61.3%
-2.5 51.4% 48.6%
-0.5 63.9% 36.1%
+0.5 69.7% 30.3%

Shots on target

Line Over Under
6.5 shots on target 77.7% 22.3%
7.5 shots on target 66.5% 33.5%
8.5 shots on target 54.3% 45.7%
9.5 shots on target 42.2% 57.8%

This season (2026/27)

11.0Bielefeld shots per game
12.0Cottbus shots per game

Total shots follow which side is chasing the game, below are the model total-shot probabilities. It edges Bielefeld.

In-depth analysis

60.9%Over 24.5 shots
63.9%Most shots: Bielefeld
65.5%Bielefeld over 12.5 shots
41.4%Cottbus over 12.5 shots
66.5%Over 7.5 on target

By team, Bielefeld over 12.5 shots sits at 65.5% and Cottbus at 41.4%. This season Bielefeld have averaged 11.0 shots a game and Cottbus 12.0.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 60.9% on Shots, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The Volume ReaderBielefeld are the pick to have more shots at 63.9%, volume and pressure move together.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 26.5 shots: over sits at 48.3%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.
The RealistOver 26.5 is a coin-flip in the model, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

FAQ

How many shots in Bielefeld vs Cottbus?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 24.5 total shots at 60.9% for Bielefeld vs Cottbus.

Which team will have more shots in Bielefeld vs Cottbus?
Before kickoff, the model rated Bielefeld to take more shots at 63.9%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Shots accuracy

How our Shots calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

58.8%Best Shots call, hit rate
0.0345Calibration error
50,161Matches graded

In 2,742 matches we rated like this one (60–70%), Shots actually happened 65.6% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 14 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Shots calls

The model’s most recent graded Shots predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 57.6%✓ 58.4%✓ 62.2%✗ 56.0%✓ 56.6%✗ 55.1%✓ 51.6%✓ 64.8%✓ 61.9%✗ 55.5%
7 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Under 24.5 57.6%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Under 24.5 58.4%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Over 24.5 62.2%Hit
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.0%Miss
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.6%Hit

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