Where and when is Backnang vs Essingen played?

Backnang vs Essingen is played on May 1, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Etzwiesenstadion, in the Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 70% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Backnang vs Essingen: prediction and stats

Oberliga - Baden-WürttembergBaden-Württemberg - 30Kick-off on May 1, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Etzwiesenstadion, Backnang

Backnang

Essingen

The Footlab model makes Essingen the favourite at 39%, against 23% for a draw and 38% for Backnang. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Backnang vs Essingen?

A very open match: only 7 Elo points separate Backnang (1,768) and Essingen (1,775).

Backnang win38 %

Draw23 %

Essingen win39 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Backnang have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; Essingen have 6, 4 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Backnang
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	FC Nöttingen(home)	2-1	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
Aug 15, 2026	Teningen(away)	4-1	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
Aug 8, 2026	1. FC Muhlhausen(home)	5-0	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
May 30, 2026	VfR Aalen(away)	1-4	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
May 23, 2026	Göppinger SV(home)	1-0	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg

Essingen
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Türkspor Neckarsulm(home)	1-2	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
Aug 15, 2026	Balingen(home)	3-1	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
Aug 8, 2026	Young Boys Reutlingen(away)	1-1	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
Jul 12, 2026	Ansbach(home)	4-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 4, 2026	Memmingen(away)	5-3	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Backnang win(s), 0 draw(s), 6 Essingen win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 11, 2026	Essingen 2-1 Backnang	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
Sep 27, 2025	Backnang 2-3 Essingen	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
May 16, 2025	Backnang 1-2 Essingen	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
Nov 2, 2024	Essingen 2-1 Backnang	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
Apr 20, 2024	Essingen 5-1 Backnang	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg
Oct 3, 2023	Backnang 0-3 Essingen	Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg

Last archived meeting: Essingen vs Backnang on Apr 11, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Backnang score 1.8 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Essingen score 1.8 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Backnang	1.8	1.5	3	10/15	11/15
Essingen	1.8	1.9	2	12/15	11/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Backnang sit 1st in Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg (9 points from 3 matches) and Essingen sit 7th (4 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
1	Backnang	3	3	0	0	11	2	9
7	Essingen	3	1	1	1	5	4	4

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Backnang vs Essingen?: The Footlab model makes Essingen the favourite at 39%, against 23% for a draw and 38% for Backnang.
Where and when is Backnang vs Essingen played?: Backnang vs Essingen is played on May 1, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Etzwiesenstadion, in the Oberliga - Baden-Württemberg.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 70% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.