Our Rot-Weiss Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim Prediction: 3-1
Rot-Weiss Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim in the Germany 3. Liga is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 4, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Rot-Weiss Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim 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 – Hansa Rostock vs Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen will hope to recover from their recent 2-3 Germany 3. Liga setback against Hansa Rostock on February 28. In that match, Rot-Weiss Essen saw 50% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hansa Rostock | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 71 |
 Rot-Weiss Essen | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 61 |
Waldhof Mannheim's Last Match – Waldhof Mannheim vs Alemannia Aachen
Waldhof Mannheim will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Germany 3. Liga victory over Alemannia Aachen, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Waldhof Mannheim recorded 49% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Waldhof Mannheim | 49% | 0 (5) | - | 59 |
 Alemannia Aachen | 51% | 0 (5) | - | 53 |
Rot-Weiss Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim Stats
Key Stats
| Rot-Weiss Essen | Waldhof Mannheim | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rot-Weiss Essen are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Waldhof Mannheim average 1.3 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Rot-Weiss Essen 18-17
Waldhof Mannheim 13-21
What are the odds for this match?
Rot-Weiss Essen to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.8
Waldhof Mannheim to win: @4