Karlsruher SC – Energie Cottbus

Energie Cottbus travelled to Karlsruhe and turned a dreary home performance into a decisive 3‑0 victory, widening the gap between the two clubs in the league table. The win lifted the visitors to seventh place with eight points, while the hosts slipped further down to 14th with just five points from six matches. Cottbus, who have scored 14 goals and conceded 13 this season, now sit two points ahead of the relegation‑threatened Karlsruhe, who have managed only six goals while letting in twelve. The result also settled the head‑to‑head record for the campaign, giving Cottbus the sole win in their two meetings.