Waldhof Mannheim host Rot-Weiß Essen in the 3. Liga on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. Our model makes Rot-Weiß Essen the favourite at 40%, with the draw at 25% and Waldhof Mannheim at 35%.
Form and league position
Waldhof Mannheim sit 12th of 20 with 7 points from 5 games (8 scored, 8 conceded), recent form L-L-W. Rot-Weiß Essen sit 3rd of 20 with 10 points from 5 games (10 scored, 7 conceded), recent form W-L-W-W-W.
Head-to-head record
There is no recent head-to-head history between these two in our records, so past meetings carry no weight in this projection.
Goals outlook
Attack-versus-defence rates give an expected score of 1.6–1.7, about 3.3 goals in total. That puts Over 2.5 goals at 64% and both teams to score at 66%.
Team news
No injuries or suspensions are reported for either squad.
What the market says
Bookmakers price Waldhof Mannheim at 2.47, the draw at 3.64 and Rot-Weiß Essen at 2.32; those prices are blended into the probabilities above.
Prediction
Rot-Weiß Essen to win (40%), most likely score 1-2.
This preview is a model projection built from league standings, recent form, goal rates, reported absences and, where available, bookmaker prices. It is refreshed automatically as new data arrives.
