Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen prediction & analysis
68%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultRot-Weiß Essen to win ✓42% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.51
Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen preview and prediction
The match
The 3. Liga sees Waldhof Mannheim take on Rot-Weiß Essen on Wednesday 16 September, kicking off at 18:00 (WAT) at Carl-Benz Stadion. Waldhof Mannheim are 8th with 19 points from 13 games (in the top half), while Rot-Weiß Essen sit 3rd on 27 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Waldhof Mannheim's last 5: WLLDD Most recently they beat SV Wehen 1–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Rot-Weiß Essen's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Würzburger Kickers 6–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Rot-Weiß Essen arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 March 2026, finished Rot-Weiß Essen 1–0 Waldhof Mannheim.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.6 for Waldhof Mannheim and 1.7 for Rot-Weiß Essen. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 68% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Waldhof Mannheim 1–1 Rot-Weiß Essen. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Waldhof Mannheim35%fair 2.86 · @2.88
Draw23%fair 4.37 · @3.30
Rot-Weiß Essen42%fair 2.37 · @2.15
3.30Expected goals
1.57Waldhof Mannheim xG
1.73Rot-Weiß Essen xG
68%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Waldhof Mannheim 1.6 – 1.7 Rot-Weiß Essen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
On our numbers Waldhof Mannheim have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Rot-Weiß Essen 42%.
How many goals will there be in Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
Our predicted score is Waldhof Mannheim 1–1 Rot-Weiß Essen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen (3. Liga) kicks off on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Carl-Benz Stadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
