Arminia Bielefeld – Energie Cottbus

Arminia Bielefeld turned a home‑field advantage into a convincing 3‑0 victory over Energie Cottbus, lifting the hosts to 13th place with five points after one win, two draws and three defeats. The win improves their goal difference to –2 (10 scored, 12 conceded), while Cottbus remain seventh with eight points, their record unchanged at two wins, two draws and two losses and a narrow +1 goal difference. The result also settles the head‑to‑head this season, giving Bielefeld the sole win in their two meetings. With the three points, Bielefeld edge a little closer to the safety zone, whereas Cottbus stay in the upper half of the table but lose ground in the chase for a top‑four spot.