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 model makes Rot-Weiß Essen the favourite at 55%, against 21% for a draw and 24% for Waldhof Mannheim. The most likely score is 2-1.

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 25, 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 119-point Elo edge (1,974 vs 1,854).

Rot-Weiß Essen win55 %
Draw21 %
Waldhof Mannheim win24 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rot-Weiß Essen have 7 wins, 0 draws and 8 defeats; Waldhof Mannheim have 3, 5 and 7.

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

Rot-Weiß Essen
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026FC St. Pauli(home)2-0DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026Havelse(home)1-03. Liga
Aug 9, 2026FC Saarbrücken(away)2-53. Liga
Aug 1, 2026Bayer Leverkusen(away)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Borussia Mönchengladbach(home)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Waldhof Mannheim
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 20261. FC Kaiserslautern(home)0-1DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026Hansa Rostock(away)3-33. Liga
Aug 7, 2026Fortuna Düsseldorf(home)2-13. Liga
Aug 1, 2026Eintracht Frankfurt(home)0-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 20261. FC Nürnberg(away)2-3Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Rot-Weiß Essen win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Waldhof Mannheim win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
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
Nov 12, 2023Rot-Weiß Essen 2-0 Waldhof Mannheim3. Liga

Last archived meeting: Rot-Weiß Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim on Mar 4, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Rot-Weiß Essen score 2.1 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Waldhof Mannheim score 1.3 and concede 2.0. The model gives a 71% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Rot-Weiß Essen2.12.157/1510/15
Waldhof Mannheim1.32.0110/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Rot-Weiß Essen sit 14th in 3. Liga (3 points from 2 matches) and Waldhof Mannheim sit 7th (4 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7Waldhof Mannheim2110544
14Rot-Weiß Essen2101353

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 Rot-Weiß Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim?
The Footlab model makes Rot-Weiß Essen the favourite at 55%, against 21% for a draw and 24% 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 model gives a 71% 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.

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