Waldhof Mannheim v Rot-Weiß Essen Prediction & Expected Goals (16 Sep) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultRot-Weiß Essen to win ✓43% · @2.15

Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.29

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.44

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.49

Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

18:00 WAT, Wednesday 16 September: Waldhof Mannheim v Rot-Weiß Essen in the 3. Liga, played at Carl-Benz Stadion. In the table, Waldhof Mannheim are 8th, upper half, on 19 points after 13 matches; Rot-Weiß Essen are 3rd (among the top four) with 27.

Current form

Waldhof Mannheim, last 5: WLLDD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over SV Wehen, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.

Rot-Weiß Essen, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 6–2 win over Würzburger Kickers, at home. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.

Momentum favours Rot-Weiß Essen, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.3 for Waldhof Mannheim.

Head to head

When they last met (4 Mar 2026) it ended Rot-Weiß Essen 1–0 Waldhof Mannheim.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Waldhof Mannheim 1.6 xG, Rot-Weiß Essen 1.7 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 64% for three or more goals, 68% for GG.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Waldhof Mannheim 35%, draw 22%, Rot-Weiß Essen 43%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.44.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Waldhof Mannheim 1–1 Rot-Weiß Essen. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Waldhof Mannheim35%fair 2.82 · @2.88

Draw22%fair 4.63 · @3.30

Rot-Weiß Essen43%fair 2.33 · @2.15

3.30Expected goals

1.56Waldhof Mannheim xG

1.74Rot-Weiß Essen xG

68%Both score

64%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–110%

1–29%

2–18%

2–27%

0–16%

1–06%

From our goals model: Waldhof Mannheim 1.6 – 1.7 Rot-Weiß Essen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Rot-Weiß Essen to win ✓	43%	2.33	2.15
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	78%	1.28	1.29
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	68%	1.48	1.44
Draw no bet	Rot-Weiß Essen (draw no bet) ✓	55%	1.83	–
Asian handicap	Waldhof Mannheim +1 (Asian handicap)	72%	1.38	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	84%	1.19	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	64%	1.56	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	58%	1.72	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	76%	1.31	–
First team to score	Rot-Weiß Essen to score first	51%	1.97	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	37%	2.67	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Rot-Weiß Essen / FT Rot-Weiß Essen ✗	26%	3.92	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✓	9%	11.49	–

Waldhof Mannheim – last 6

WLLDDW

13 Sep	@ SV Wehen	1–0	W
5 Sep	vs Verl	0–1	L
30 Aug	@ Havelse	2–3	L
21 Aug	vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern	0–0	D
16 Aug	@ Hansa Rostock	3–3	D
7 Aug	vs Fortuna Düsseldorf	2–1	W

1.3Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Rot-Weiß Essen – last 6

WWDWWL

12 Sep	vs Würzburger Kickers	6–2	W
5 Sep	vs FC Viktoria Köln	1–0	W
29 Aug	@ SV Wehen	0–0	D
23 Aug	vs FC St. Pauli	2–0	W
15 Aug	vs Havelse	1–0	W
9 Aug	@ FC Saarbrücken	2–5	L

2.0Scored / game

1.2Conceded / game

33%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	FC Viktoria Köln	13	9	2	2	+18	29
2	MSV Duisburg	13	9	2	2	+15	29
3	Rot-Weiß Essen	13	8	3	2	+8	27
4	SV Wehen	13	6	3	4	+9	21
5	FC Ingolstadt 04	13	6	3	4	0	21
6	FC Saarbrücken	13	6	2	5	+5	20
7	Alemannia Aachen	13	6	2	5	0	20
8	Waldhof Mannheim	13	6	1	6	+3	19
9	Hoffenheim II	13	6	1	6	+2	19
10	Hansa Rostock	13	5	4	4	0	19
11	SV Meppen	13	5	3	5	0	18
12	Stuttgart II	13	5	3	5	-1	18
13	Fortuna Düsseldorf	13	4	4	5	-3	16
14	Preußen Münster	13	4	3	6	-4	15
15	Würzburger Kickers	13	4	2	7	-8	14
16	SSV Jahn Regensburg	13	3	4	6	0	13
17	Verl	13	3	3	7	-10	12
18	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach	13	3	3	7	-16	12
19	Fortuna Köln	13	2	4	7	-6	10
20	Havelse	13	2	4	7	-12	10

Team

Pts

+18

+15

-1

-3

-4

-8

-10

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach

-16

Fortuna Köln

-6

Havelse

-12

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.

Who will win Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?

On our numbers Waldhof Mannheim have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Rot-Weiß Essen 43%.

How many goals will there be in Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?

Our predicted score is Waldhof Mannheim 1–1 Rot-Weiß Essen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.

When is Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen?

Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen (3. Liga) kicks off on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Carl-Benz Stadion.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Waldhof Mannheim v Rot-Weiß Essen: numbers & prediction