The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated Germany. Cup. First round fixtures of the week. Energie Cottbus and Augsburg will lock horns on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 13:00 at Home Arena in Germany. The man with the whistle is Harm Osmers, a well-known figure in German football. Conditions are forecast to be Clear skies, 20°C. On the injury front, Energie Cottbus are sweating on the fitness of Schmitt, and Augsburg will be monitoring Schulz closely. Historical data shows: Augsburg 2 - 1 Energie Cottbus (2025). Augsburg 1 - 3 Energie Cottbus (2024). Augsburg 1 - 1 Energie Cottbus (2022). Augsburg 0 - 0 Energie Cottbus (2021). Augsburg 0 - 3 Energie Cottbus (2023). Score prediction: 1:0.