Match

Hoffenheim II vs Rot-Weiß Essen: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 34Kick-off on April 24, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim

Hoffenheim IIRot-Weiß Essen

The Footlab AI model makes Rot-Weiß Essen the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for Hoffenheim II. The most likely score is 1-1. If Rot-Weiß Essen wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.3% of the 4,500 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 4, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hoffenheim II vs Rot-Weiß Essen?

Rot-Weiß Essen starts as the favourite with a 119-point Elo edge (2,016 vs 1,897).

29%24%47%
Hoffenheim II winDrawRot-Weiß Essen win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Hoffenheim II vs Rot-Weiß Essen

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Hoffenheim II

4-2-3-1
  1. 36J. Dedic
  1. 20Juan Tiago Esteban Poller
  2. 17B. Makanda
  3. 16L. Engelns
  4. 10Y. B. Zor Muhammed
  5. 8Diren Dağdeviren
  1. 3Sean Dulic
  2. 47Maximilian Theuer
  3. 6V. Lässig
  4. 13Tristan Spranger
  1. 1L. Petersson

Rot-Weiß Essen

4-2-3-1
  1. 14L. Brumme
  1. 22J. Sietan
  2. 11Noah Pesch
  3. 18D. Abiama
  4. 16R. Reisig
  5. 25N. Bätzner
  1. 23J. Ríos Alonso
  2. 15Ben Vincent Hüning
  3. 19F. Bouebari
  4. 37J. Hofmann
  1. 1J. Golz

Computed on November 4, 2026 at 10:35 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hoffenheim II have 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 defeats; Rot-Weiß Essen have 8, 4 and 3.

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

Hoffenheim II
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 31, 2026FC Viktoria Köln(home)0-13. Liga
Oct 25, 2026Waldhof Mannheim(away)1-43. Liga
Oct 18, 2026Verl(home)2-13. Liga
Oct 13, 2026Stuttgart II(away)2-33. Liga
Oct 10, 2026MSV Duisburg(away)2-33. Liga
Rot-Weiß Essen
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 1, 2026SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)1-03. Liga
Oct 27, 2026RB Leipzig(home)1-2DFB Pokal
Oct 23, 2026SSV Jahn Regensburg(home)1-03. Liga
Oct 17, 2026FC Ingolstadt 04(away)0-13. Liga
Oct 13, 2026Fortuna Köln(home)2-03. Liga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Hoffenheim II win, 1 draw, 2 Rot-Weiß Essen wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 7, 2026Hoffenheim II 2-4 Rot-Weiß Essen3. Liga
Oct 1, 2025Rot-Weiß Essen 3-1 Hoffenheim II3. Liga
Jul 14, 2024Rot-Weiß Essen 0-0 Hoffenheim IIFriendlies Clubs
Sep 8, 2023Hoffenheim II 5-1 Rot-Weiß EssenFriendlies Clubs

Last archived meeting: Hoffenheim II vs Rot-Weiß Essen on Mar 7, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hoffenheim II score 1.5 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Rot-Weiß Essen score 1.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hoffenheim II1.51.829/1510/15
Rot-Weiß Essen1.71.177/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hoffenheim II sit 9th in 3. Liga (16 points from 12 matches) and Rot-Weiß Essen sit 3rd (24 points from 12 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Rot-Weiß Essen12732201324
9Hoffenheim II12516212016

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Hoffenheim II vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
The Footlab AI model makes Rot-Weiß Essen the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for Hoffenheim II.
Where and when is Hoffenheim II vs Rot-Weiß Essen played?
Hoffenheim II vs Rot-Weiß Essen is played on April 24, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 64% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.3% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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