- Will FC Energie Cottbus win on 2026-08-22?<1¢
- Will FC Energie Cottbus vs. FC Augsburg end in a draw?<1¢
- Will FC Augsburg win on 2026-08-22?>99¢
This event is for the upcoming DFB-Pokal game, scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026 between FC Energie Cottbus and FC Augsburg.
FC Augsburg enters this DFB-Pokal first-round matchup as the overwhelming favorite due to the substantial gap in squad quality and league standing, with the Bundesliga side facing a newly promoted 2. Bundesliga opponent. Cottbus has key absences including top scorer Erik Engelhardt (knee ligament tear) and additional injury concerns for Jannis Boziaris and King Manu, limiting their attacking threat after a mixed start to the season that included a home win over Hannover 96 and a heavy defeat at Bielefeld. Augsburg arrives without competitive minutes this campaign but with a near-full roster and summer reinforcements, though their preseason included heavy losses that highlight potential early rust. The home side’s defensive organization and cup motivation offer limited upset potential, yet the professional depth and experience edge for Augsburg make a comfortable progression the consensus outcome.