2. BundesligaKarlsruhe vs Cottbus Over / Under 2.5 Goals
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Expert AI analysis
Our model lands on Over 2.5 goals at 65.3%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Karlsruhe have averaged 1.4 scored and 2.0 conceded, Cottbus 2.5 and 3.0 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 65.3% for over 2.5 and 85.4% for at least two goals. Karlsruhe have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 5, Cottbus in 4 of 4. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Total goals, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 96.1% | 3.9% |
| 1.5 goals | 85.4% | 14.6% |
| 2.5 goals | 65.3% | 34.7% |
| 3.5 goals | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| 4.5 goals | 24.9% | 75.1% |
| 5.5 goals | 12.5% | 87.5% |
Team goal lines
87.3%
61.1%
34.1%
72.7%
37.3%
14.3%
First-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 85.2% | 14.8% |
| 1.5 goals | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| 2.5 goals | 29.9% | 70.1% |
Second-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 91.3% | 8.7% |
| 1.5 goals | 70.1% | 29.9% |
| 2.5 goals | 44.2% | 55.8% |
Goals distribution
The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.
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In-depth analysis
64.0%Both Teams to Score65.3%Over 2.5 goalsOn the goals side, the model sees 65.3% for three or more goals and 85.4% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. Given Karlsruhe favoured at 54.6%, a close contest often produces chances at both ends.
Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. We grade every call after the match.
Model lenses
Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.
Match outlook
The model leans Karlsruhe to win. See the full prediction →
Form & head-to-head
Recent trends
How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.
FAQ
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Karlsruhe vs Cottbus?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 65.3% for Karlsruhe vs Cottbus.
Will there be a first-half goal in Karlsruhe vs Cottbus?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 85.2%.
How often have Karlsruhe gone over 2.5 recently?
Karlsruhe have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 5, Cottbus in 4 of 4.
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.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy
How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.
In 6,496 matches we rated like this one (60–70%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 62.0% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls
The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.
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