Rot-Weiß Essen vs Hansa Rostock preview and prediction
The match
The 3. Liga sees Rot-Weiß Essen take on Hansa Rostock on Sunday 20 September, kicking off at 12:30 (WAT) at Stadion Essen. Rot-Weiß Essen are 3rd with 27 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Hansa Rostock sit 10th on 19 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Rot-Weiß Essen's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Waldhof Mannheim 2–1 away. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Hansa Rostock's last 5: WLDWL Most recently they beat Stuttgart II 3–2 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Rot-Weiß Essen arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.2 for Rot-Weiß Essen and 1.8 for Hansa Rostock. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 71%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rot-Weiß Essen 47%, draw 21%, Hansa Rostock 32%.
Both teams to score: yes (71%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Rot-Weiß Essen 2–1 Hansa Rostock. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rot-Weiß Essen47%fair 2.12 · @2.10
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @3.40
Hansa Rostock32%fair 3.10 · @2.90
4.00Expected goals
2.20Rot-Weiß Essen xG
1.80Hansa Rostock xG
71%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
1–17%
2–27%
1–27%
3–16%
3–25%
From our goals model: Rot-Weiß Essen 2.2 – 1.8 Hansa Rostock expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rot-Weiß Essen to win✗
47%
2.12
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.40
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Rot-Weiß Essen ahead at half-time✗
38%
2.62
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rot-Weiß Essen / FT Rot-Weiß Essen✗
30%
3.37
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.55
–
Form
Rot-Weiß Essen – last 6
WWWDWW
16 Sep
@ Waldhof Mannheim
2–1
W
12 Sep
vs Würzburger Kickers
6–2
W
5 Sep
vs FC Viktoria Köln
1–0
W
29 Aug
@ SV Wehen
0–0
D
23 Aug
vs FC St. Pauli
2–0
W
15 Aug
vs Havelse
1–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Hansa Rostock – last 6
WLDWLD
16 Sep
vs Stuttgart II
3–2
W
11 Sep
@ FC Viktoria Köln
0–4
L
5 Sep
vs SV Wehen
1–1
D
30 Aug
@ FC Saarbrücken
4–2
W
21 Aug
vs VfB Stuttgart
0–4
L
16 Aug
vs Waldhof Mannheim
3–3
D
1.8Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rot-Weiß Essen and Hansa Rostock.
What is the prediction for Rot-Weiß Essen vs Hansa Rostock?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Rot-Weiß Essen vs Hansa Rostock?
On our numbers Rot-Weiß Essen have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Hansa Rostock 32%.
How many goals will there be in Rot-Weiß Essen vs Hansa Rostock?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rot-Weiß Essen vs Hansa Rostock?
Our predicted score is Rot-Weiß Essen 2–1 Hansa Rostock, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Rot-Weiß Essen vs Hansa Rostock?
Rot-Weiß Essen vs Hansa Rostock (3. Liga) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Essen.
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.
