DFB Pokal· Round of 32· Stadion an der Hafenstrasse
Rot-Weiß Essen
RB Leipzig27 Oct
Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.37
Expected goals
1.6 - 2.2
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More Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5RB Leipzig +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2RB Leipzig or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Rot-Weiß Essen +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XRot-Weiß Essen or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2RB Leipzig to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5RB Leipzig -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1Rot-Weiß Essen to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Rot-Weiß Essen -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig preview & analysis
Match preview
Rot-Weiß Essen host RB Leipzig in the DFB Pokal (Round of 32) at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Rot-Weiß Essen arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 7. Most recently they beat Fortuna Köln 2-0 at home. RB Leipzig arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 at home.
Head to head
In the last 1 meeting between these sides, Rot-Weiß Essen have won 0, RB Leipzig have won 1 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 5.0 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes RB Leipzig narrow favourites: Rot-Weiß Essen 23%, draw 38%, RB Leipzig 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 73% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Rot-Weiß Essen 1-2 RB Leipzig.
Recent form
Rot-Weiß Essen- 13 OctHFortuna Köln2-0
- 9 OctAPreußen Münster3-3
- 3 OctAArminia Bielefeld2-2
- 20 SeptHHansa Rostock1-1
- 16 SeptAWaldhof Mannheim2-1
RB Leipzig- 13 OctHPSV Eindhoven1-0
- 10 OctHEintracht Frankfurt6-0
- 20 SeptABayer Leverkusen0-2
- 13 SeptHHamburger SV5-0
- 10 SeptAComo1-4
Head to head
Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: FAQ
What is the Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Rot-Weiß Essen 1-2 RB Leipzig.
Who is the favourite to win Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
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RB Leipzig are favourites. Our model gives Rot-Weiß Essen a 23% chance of winning, RB Leipzig 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig kick off?
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Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse, Essen.
