Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBayer Leverkusen to win ✓69% · @1.20
Double chanceBayer Leverkusen or draw ✓87% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗69% · @1.57
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓79% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗8% · fair 13.11
Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen preview and prediction
The match
The Friendlies Clubs sees Bayer Leverkusen take on Rot-Weiß Essen on Saturday 1 August, kicking off at 10:00 (WAT).
Form guide
Bayer Leverkusen's last 5: WWWLL Most recently they beat Genk 4–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Rot-Weiß Essen's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.0 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.6 goals: 3.1 for Bayer Leverkusen and 1.4 for Rot-Weiß Essen. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 79% and both teams to score at 69%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Bayer Leverkusen 3–1 Rot-Weiß Essen. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bayer Leverkusen69%fair 1.44 · @1.20
Draw18%fair 5.69 · @6.00
Rot-Weiß Essen13%fair 7.60 · @10.75
4.55Expected goals
3.11Bayer Leverkusen xG
1.44Rot-Weiß Essen xG
69%Both score
79%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–18%
2–17%
4–16%
3–25%
3–05%
2–25%
From our goals model: Bayer Leverkusen 3.1 – 1.4 Rot-Weiß Essen 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
Bayer Leverkusen to win✓
69%
1.44
1.20
Double chance
Bayer Leverkusen or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.01
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.46
1.57 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
94%
1.06
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.63
1.67
Half-time result
Bayer Leverkusen ahead at half-time✓
55%
1.83
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bayer Leverkusen / FT Bayer Leverkusen✓
49%
2.04
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
8%
13.11
–
Form
Bayer Leverkusen – last 6
WWWLLD
29 Jul
vs Genk
4–0
W
25 Jul
@ Kickers Offenbach
3–1
W
18 Jul
@ SF Baumberg
7–0
W
22 Apr
vs Bayern München
0–2
L
17 Mar
@ Arsenal
0–2
L
11 Mar
vs Arsenal
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Rot-Weiß Essen – last 6
LLWWLW
25 Jul
vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–2
L
17 Jul
@ Ried
0–3
L
11 Jul
vs SW Essen
5–1
W
4 Jul
@ Bottrop
11–0
W
26 May
@ SpVgg Greuther Fürth
0–2
L
22 May
vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
1–0
W
3.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bayer Leverkusen and Rot-Weiß Essen.
What is the prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
On our numbers Bayer Leverkusen have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Rot-Weiß Essen 13%.
How many goals will there be in Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
We expect about 4.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 79% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
Our predicted score is Bayer Leverkusen 3–1 Rot-Weiß Essen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.6 goals in total.
When is Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
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