Double chanceBayer Leverkusen or draw ✓84% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗69% · @1.57
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓77% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.45
Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 1 August the Friendlies Clubs brings Bayer Leverkusen against Rot-Weiß Essen. Kick-off: 10:00 WAT.
Current form
Bayer Leverkusen, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Genk, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Rot-Weiß Essen, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 3.0 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bayer Leverkusen 2.7 xG, Rot-Weiß Essen 1.5 xG – a total near 4.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 77% and GG at 69%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bayer Leverkusen 66%, draw 18%, Rot-Weiß Essen 16%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bayer Leverkusen 2–1 Rot-Weiß Essen. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Bayer Leverkusen66%fair 1.51 · @1.20
Draw18%fair 5.60 · @6.00
Rot-Weiß Essen16%fair 6.35 · @10.75
4.27Expected goals
2.74Bayer Leverkusen xG
1.53Rot-Weiß Essen xG
69%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–17%
2–26%
1–16%
3–26%
2–05%
From our goals model: Bayer Leverkusen 2.7 – 1.5 Rot-Weiß Essen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Bayer Leverkusen
Rot-Weiß Essen
Attack vs Friendlies Clubs average
+40%
+30%
Goals conceded vs average
-27%
-4%
Our expected goals here
2.32
1.53
Our own ratings from every Friendlies Clubs result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Bayer Leverkusen to win✓
66%
1.51
1.20
Double chance
Bayer Leverkusen or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.01
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.46
1.57 ▲
Draw no bet
Bayer Leverkusen (draw no bet)✓
81%
1.24
–
Asian handicap
Bayer Leverkusen -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
59%
1.70
1.67
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
60%
1.67
1.50
First team to score
Bayer Leverkusen to score first✓
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
Bayer Leverkusen ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.05
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bayer Leverkusen / FT Bayer Leverkusen✓
42%
2.37
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.45
–
Recent results
Bayer Leverkusen – last 6
WWWLLD
29 Jul
vs Genk
4–0
W
25 Jul
@ Kickers Offenbach
3–1
W
18 Jul
@ SF Baumberg
7–0
W
22 Apr
vs Bayern München
0–2
L
17 Mar
@ Arsenal
0–2
L
11 Mar
vs Arsenal
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Rot-Weiß Essen – last 6
LLWWLW
25 Jul
vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–2
L
17 Jul
@ Ried
0–3
L
11 Jul
vs SW Essen
5–1
W
4 Jul
@ Bottrop
11–0
W
26 May
@ SpVgg Greuther Fürth
0–2
L
22 May
vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
1–0
W
3.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bayer Leverkusen and Rot-Weiß Essen.
What is the prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
On our numbers Bayer Leverkusen have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Rot-Weiß Essen 16%.
How many goals will there be in Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
Our predicted score is Bayer Leverkusen 2–1 Rot-Weiß Essen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?
Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
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