2. Bundesliga
Wolfsburg vs Cottbus Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Result
We called Over 2.5 at 56.3% and it landed. We called Under 3.5 at 66.1% and it missed. We called Yes at 83.0% and it landed (4 in the match).
model probability
Expert AI analysis
The headline read is Over 2.5 goals at 56.3%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Wolfsburg have averaged 2.0 scored and 0.7 conceded, Cottbus 2.0 and 2.7 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 56.3% for over 2.5 and 79.7% for at least two goals. Wolfsburg have gone over 2.5 in 1 of their last 3, Cottbus in 3 of 3. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Total goals, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| 1.5 goals | 79.7% | 20.3% |
| 2.5 goals | 56.3% | 43.8% |
| 3.5 goals | 33.9% | 66.1% |
| 4.5 goals | 17.4% | 82.6% |
| 5.5 goals | 7.8% | 92.2% |
Team goal lines
80.1%
47.9%
22.0%
73.4%
38.2%
14.8%
First-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 83.0% | 17.0% |
| 1.5 goals | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| 2.5 goals | 26.1% | 73.9% |
Second-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 83.5% | 16.5% |
| 1.5 goals | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| 2.5 goals | 26.9% | 73.1% |
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
59.3%Both Teams to Score56.3%Over 2.5 goalsLooking at totals, the model sees 56.3% for three or more goals and 79.7% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Wolfsburg favoured at 43.7%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.
These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. 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.
Match outlook
The model leans Wolfsburg 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
Were there over 2.5 goals in Wolfsburg vs Cottbus?
We rated Over 2.5 goals at 56.3%. The match finished with 8 goals (4-4), over 2.5.
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 18,212 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 53.9% 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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