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The prediction and suggested bet for Cottbus vs Hannover, on August 16, 2025, is: Hannover to win → bet available at Bet365.

🔍 Where will Cottbus vs Hannover be played?

The Cottbus vs Hannover match on August 16, 2025, will be held in Cottbus, at Stadion der Freundschaft.

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Cottbus vs Hannover Prediction – German Cup

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Here you will find the best prediction for Cottbus vs Hannover for the German Cup, as well as match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this fixture between Cottbus and Hannover.

Cottbus

16 August 2025 – 16::00
DFB Pokal
2025/2026
Round 1

Hannover

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Cottbus vs Hannover

The best prediction for Cottbus vs Hannover in the DFB Pokal is a victory for Hannover. Cottbus will likely adopt a defensive stance, focusing on holding firm and utilising counterattacks to pose a threat whenever Hannover falters. On the other hand, Hannover aims to control the match by circulating the ball, exploiting the flanks, and generating imbalances in Cottbus’s defence. Given Hannover’s technical quality and competitive experience, an away victory appears to be the most probable outcome over the 90 minutes, despite any resistance Cottbus may offer.

The best prediction for Cottbus vs Hannover

Hannover to win

Match preview: Cottbus vs Hannover

Cottbus and Hannover face off at Stadion der Freundschaft in a DFB Pokal match (Round 1). There have been no official encounters between these two teams in the last three years. Their last meeting was on 08‑02‑2009, ending in a 3-1 victory for Energie Cottbus. This match will see the home advantage play a crucial role, as Hannover shows significant differences between their home and away results.

Team analysis: Cottbus

The home side begins its campaign in this edition of the DFB Pokal, looking to leverage their home advantage for a favourable result. Cottbus maintains a solid performance even when playing away, having recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, compared to 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses at home. In their most recent outing, they secured a 2-0 victory against Schweinfurt in the 3. Liga. Over their last 10 home matches, Cottbus has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. Defensively, the team has conceded goals in 8 of those last 10 games, indicating a need for improvement at the back, though their attack remains consistently potent, managing to score in 9 of their last 10 fixtures. At home, they have a tendency for high-scoring games, with 14 out of their last 21 matches resulting in more than 2.5 goals. Notably, in 15 fixtures, they have failed to turn around the score in the 7 matches where they conceded the first goal.

Cottbus welcomes Hannover as underdogs, but the home atmosphere may make the contest fiercely competitive. Competing in the Nordost RegionalLiga, Cottbus plays at Stadion der Freundschaft, a modest yet intensely charged ground, where fans are closely engaged with the action on the field. The team typically aligns in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with compact lines for defensive support and quick wingers ready to exploit counterattacking opportunities. In their last 10 home games, they have averaged 1.4 goals per match while conceding 2.4, reflecting some defensive vulnerability despite their ability to create chances from set pieces or rapid transitions.

Team analysis: Hannover

The visiting side makes its debut in this edition of the DFB Pokal with aspirations of securing a positive result and surprising the home team. Interestingly, Hannover has been stronger away than at home, recording 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in their last 30 away matches, compared to 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses on home soil. Their last outing resulted in a 2-0 victory against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Liga. In their last 10 away matches, Hannover has secured 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Their attack has been consistently effective, managing to score at least once in each of their last 10 matches. Out of 15 games, they have been able to turn around the score in 2 out of the 6 matches where they conceded the first goal. A notable period in their last 3 away matches is that they scored 3 of their 6 goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.

As a team from the 2. Bundesliga, Hannover enters as favorites, likely opting for a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, focusing on ball possession and swift circulation to open up spaces, particularly down the flanks, with full-backs and attacking midfielders advancing to create advantages. The midfield plays a crucial role in both organisation and penetration into the opposition’s area, while forwards look to find gaps between centre-backs for quick finishes. In their last 10 away games, they have averaged 2.17 goals scored and 1.17 conceded, showing a balanced approach between attack and defence, along with an enhanced ability to control the match’s tempo even away from home.