Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig prediction & analysis
60%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.66 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultRB Leipzig to win ✓69% · @1.17
Double chanceRB Leipzig or draw ✓89% · @1.04
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.75
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.63
Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig preview and prediction
The match
The DFB Pokal sees Rot-Weiß Essen take on RB Leipzig on Tuesday 27 October, kicking off at 18:00 (WAT) at Stadion Essen.
Form guide
Rot-Weiß Essen's last 5: WLWDD Most recently they beat SSV Jahn Regensburg 1–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.
RB Leipzig's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat SV Elversberg 4–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 1.2 for Rot-Weiß Essen and 2.8 for RB Leipzig. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 60%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 60% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.66, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Rot-Weiß Essen 1–2 RB Leipzig. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rot-Weiß Essen11%fair 9.28 · @13.00
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @7.00
RB Leipzig69%fair 1.46 · @1.17
4.00Expected goals
1.18Rot-Weiß Essen xG
2.82RB Leipzig xG
60%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–38%
0–27%
0–37%
1–16%
1–46%
From our goals model: Rot-Weiß Essen 1.2 – 2.8 RB Leipzig 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
RB Leipzig to win✓
69%
1.46
1.17
Double chance
RB Leipzig or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.75 ▲
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
RB Leipzig ahead at half-time✗
54%
1.85
–
Half-time / full-time
HT RB Leipzig / FT RB Leipzig✗
49%
2.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
9%
11.63
–
Form
Rot-Weiß Essen – last 6
WLWDDD
23 Oct
vs SSV Jahn Regensburg
1–0
W
17 Oct
@ FC Ingolstadt 04
0–1
L
13 Oct
vs Fortuna Köln
2–0
W
9 Oct
@ Preußen Münster
3–3
D
3 Oct
@ Arminia Bielefeld
2–2
D
20 Sep
vs Hansa Rostock
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
RB Leipzig – last 6
WLLWWL
24 Oct
vs SV Elversberg
4–0
W
21 Oct
@ Real Madrid
1–4
L
17 Oct
@ Bayern München
1–6
L
13 Oct
vs PSV Eindhoven
1–0
W
10 Oct
vs Eintracht Frankfurt
6–0
W
20 Sep
@ Bayer Leverkusen
0–2
L
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rot-Weiß Essen and RB Leipzig.
What is the prediction for Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
On our numbers Rot-Weiß Essen have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 21% and RB Leipzig 69%.
How many goals will there be in Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
Our predicted score is Rot-Weiß Essen 1–2 RB Leipzig, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig (DFB Pokal) kicks off on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 18:00 (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.
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