Match

Rot-Weiß Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 25Kick-off on February 27, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Stadion an der Hafenstraße, Essen

Rot-Weiß EssenWaldhof Mannheim

The Footlab AI model makes Rot-Weiß Essen the favourite at 58%, against 22% for a draw and 20% for Waldhof Mannheim. The most likely score is 1-1. If Rot-Weiß Essen wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.3% of the 4,481 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 Rot-Weiß Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim?

Rot-Weiß Essen starts as the favourite with a 148-point Elo edge (2,016 vs 1,869).

58%22%20%
Rot-Weiß Essen winDrawWaldhof Mannheim win

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

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Probable lineup for Rot-Weiß Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim

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.

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

Waldhof Mannheim

4-3-3
  1. 7L. Bierschenk
  2. 9Gonçalo Gregório
  3. 12V. Thill
  1. 21J. Rieckmann
  2. 28D. Michel
  3. 8M. Thalhammer
  1. 14Oluwaseun God Power Osaro Ogbemudia
  2. 15C. Kammerknecht
  3. 24L. Klünter
  4. 17Owono Darnell Keumo
  1. 1T. Nijhuis

Computed on November 4, 2026 at 01:20 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

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

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

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
Waldhof Mannheim
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 1, 2026FC Saarbrücken(away)1-23. Liga
Oct 25, 2026Hoffenheim II(home)4-13. Liga
Oct 17, 2026Würzburger Kickers(away)0-23. Liga
Oct 14, 2026FC Ingolstadt 04(home)0-33. Liga
Oct 10, 2026SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)5-13. Liga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Rot-Weiß Essen wins, 0 draws, 2 Waldhof Mannheim wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 16, 2026Waldhof Mannheim 1-2 Rot-Weiß Essen3. Liga
Mar 4, 2026Rot-Weiß Essen 1-0 Waldhof Mannheim3. Liga
Sep 27, 2025Waldhof Mannheim 6-1 Rot-Weiß Essen3. Liga
Mar 9, 2025Rot-Weiß Essen 1-0 Waldhof Mannheim3. Liga
Sep 28, 2024Waldhof Mannheim 1-0 Rot-Weiß Essen3. Liga
Apr 21, 2024Waldhof Mannheim 0-2 Rot-Weiß Essen3. Liga

Last archived meeting: Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen on Sep 16, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Rot-Weiß Essen score 1.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Waldhof Mannheim score 1.4 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Rot-Weiß Essen1.71.177/156/15
Waldhof Mannheim1.41.627/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Rot-Weiß Essen sit 3rd in 3. Liga (24 points from 12 matches) and Waldhof Mannheim sit 8th (16 points from 12 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Rot-Weiß Essen12732201324
8Waldhof Mannheim12516211916

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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 Rot-Weiß Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim?
The Footlab AI model makes Rot-Weiß Essen the favourite at 58%, against 22% for a draw and 20% for Waldhof Mannheim.
Where and when is Rot-Weiß Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim played?
Rot-Weiß Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim is played on February 27, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion an der Hafenstraße, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 63% 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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