Our Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction: 1-2
Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund in the Germany DFB Pokal is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Monday August 18, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
This Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rot-Weiss Essen's Last Match – TSV Havelse vs Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Germany 3. Liga draw against TSV Havelse on August 9. In that match, Rot-Weiss Essen had 71% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TSV Havelse | 29% | 0 (2) | - | 33 |
 Rot-Weiss Essen | 71% | 0 (8) | - | 113 |
Borussia Dortmund's Last Match – Borussia Dortmund vs Juventus
Borussia Dortmund will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Elite Club Friendlies loss against Juventus on August 10. In that match, Borussia Dortmund saw 58% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 58% | 0 (1) | 0.92 | 73 |
 Juventus | 42% | 0 (4) | 1.35 | 20 |
Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund Stats
Key Stats
| Rot-Weiss Essen | Borussia Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 3.6 | Average Scored | 2.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rot-Weiss Essen are averaging 3.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Borussia Dortmund average 2.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Rot-Weiss Essen 36-13
Borussia Dortmund 28-14
What are the odds for this match?
Rot-Weiss Essen to win: @11
Draw: @6.25
Borussia Dortmund to win: @1.222