Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 1–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Rot-Weiß Essen welcome RB Leipzig on 27 October 2026 · 17:00 at Stadion an der Hafenstraße (Essen), and the referee is F. Exner. RB Leipzig (80%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Rot-Weiß Essen average 2.0 goals for and 0.0 against, compared with 6.0 for and 0.0 against for RB Leipzig.
- Form in the competition. Rot-Weiß Essen: 1W 0D 0L, goals 2–0; RB Leipzig: 1W 0D 0L, goals 6–0.
- Head to head. In 2 previous meetings, Rot-Weiß Essen have taken 0 wins to RB Leipzig's 2 wins, plus 0 draws; the goal tally stands at 2–6.
What to expect
In our view RB Leipzig hold the advantage. We project a 1–3 scoreline, around 4 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 0–2 (9.6%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
With the result at a short price (1.21), the goals markets are also worth considering: Over 3.5 goals (odds 1.73), which we give a 56% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 54%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 74%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 2; Rot-Weiß Essen 0 wins, 0 draws, RB Leipzig 2 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 4.0 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Rot-Weiß Essen 2–0, RB Leipzig 6–0.
- Our projection is around 4 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 74%.
- Unavailable: Rot-Weiß Essen 0, RB Leipzig 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 54%, top price 1.74). A projection of around 4 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Rot-Weiß Essen: no absences. RB Leipzig will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 14.14 | 8.50 | 1.21 |
| Market average | 12.23 | 7.71 | 1.16 |
| Lowest odds | 9.45 | 6.38 | 1.13 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.10 | 1.06 | 87.8% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.28 | 1.24 | 74.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 3.82 | 3.62 | 25.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 1.73 | 1.68 | 55.6% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.74 | 1.72 | 53.9% |
| BTTS – no | 2.05 | 2.01 | 46.1% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 27/10/26, 16:22. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.9%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Rot-Weiß Essen 0–2 RB Leipzig, roughly 4 goals in total.
- Form in the competition: Rot-Weiß Essen 1W 0D 0L (2:0), RB Leipzig 1W 0D 0L (6:0).
- H2H: 2 matches: Rot-Weiß Essen 0W 0D 2L, goals 2–6.
- Absences: Rot-Weiß Essen 0, RB Leipzig 0.
Who will win Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: injuries and missing players
Rot-Weiß Essen
- No reported absences
RB Leipzig
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: last matches of both teams
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Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
RB Leipzig -2 (Asian handicap) (1.80); Over 3.5 goals (1.73).
Who will win Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?
Our estimate gives Rot-Weiß Essen a 8% chance of winning, the draw 12% and RB Leipzig 80%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 27 October 2026 at 17:00, venue Stadion an der Hafenstraße, Essen. Referee: F. Exner.
Who will be missing?
Rot-Weiß Essen: no absences. RB Leipzig: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 74% (odds 1.28) and under 2.5 goals at 26% (odds 3.82).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 54% (odds 1.74).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 0–2 (9.6%), then 0–3 (9.6%) and 1–2 (8.1%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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