VfB Stuttgart II vs Rot-Weiß Essen predictions, May 02, 2026

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VfB Stuttgart II

Rot-Weiß Essen

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As VfB Stuttgart II prepares to host Rot-Weiß Essen on May 2, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into this encounter in the German 3. Bundesliga. VfB Stuttgart II has struggled, managing just one victory in their last five matches, which raises questions about their tactical coherence and ability to find consistent scoring opportunities. Their reliance on home advantage will be tested against a more resilient Rot-Weiß Essen squad.

In contrast, Rot-Weiß Essen has shown commendable form, winning three out of their last five games. Their attacking prowess and ability to control midfield battles have been key components of their recent success. This form suggests a tactical edge, particularly in exploiting defensive gaps that Stuttgart II may present.

Bookmakers have set odds at 3.01 for a home win, reflecting the prevailing belief in Stuttgart II’s struggles, while away win odds sit at 2.02, indicative of Essen’s upward trend. Our model predicts a likelihood of 29.2% for a Stuttgart II victory, 22.9% for a draw, and a 47.6% chance of an away win. As both teams take the field, expect a fiercely contested match with no guaranteed outcome, but the visitors appear poised to capitalize on their current momentum.

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Stuttgart II
30.4%
Draw
24.1%
Rot-Weiß Essen
45.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 3.1 3.8 2.05
bet_at_home 3.09 3.94 2.07
betsson 3.05 3.8 2.02
MarathonBet 3.03 3.74 1.99
WilliamHill 2.9 3.6 2
Pinnacle 2.99 4.03 2.02

Latest Results

26.04.26 TSV Havelse – VfB Stuttgart II – 3:2
19.04.26 VfB Stuttgart II – Erzgebirge Aue – 2:2
11.04.26 Alemannia Aachen – VfB Stuttgart II – 3:1
08.04.26 VfB Stuttgart II – Ulm 1846 – 1:1
04.04.26 VfB Stuttgart II – Jahn Regensburg – 3:1
26.04.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – 1. FC Saarbrücken – 1:2
19.04.26 Energie Cottbus – Rot-Weiß Essen – 5:3
11.04.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – FC Ingolstadt 04 – 4:1
07.04.26 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 – Rot-Weiß Essen – 1:3
04.04.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – MSV Duisburg – 1:0

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 14 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ 2. Bundesliga (Promotion: )).
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Rot-Weiß Essen is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Stuttgart II won 0 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:4. (average 1.3:1.3).
  • Including home match between the teams, Stuttgart II won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    05.12.25 Rot-Weiß Essen – VfB Stuttgart II – 1:1
    17.05.25 VfB Stuttgart II – Rot-Weiß Essen – 1:1
    21.12.24 Rot-Weiß Essen – VfB Stuttgart II – 2:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 VfL Osnabruck 35 22 7 6 58:28 30 73
    2 Cottbus 35 19 9 7 68:48 20 66
    3 RW Essen 35 18 10 7 73:58 15 64
    4 Duisburg 35 18 9 8 63:47 16 63
    5 Hansa Rostock 35 16 12 7 64:42 22 60
    6 Verl 35 16 10 9 75:47 28 58
    7 Alemannia Aachen 35 17 6 12 66:55 11 57
    8 Munich 1860 35 15 10 10 52:47 5 55
    9 Wehen 35 14 8 13 49:47 2 50
    10 Mannheim 35 14 7 14 57:65 -8 49
    11 Viktoria Koln 35 14 5 16 48:49 -1 47
    12 Regensburg 35 13 7 15 52:55 -3 46
    13 Ingolstadt 35 11 10 14 55:49 6 43
    14 Stuttgart II 35 12 7 16 45:59 -14 43
    15 Saarbrucken 35 9 14 12 44:50 -6 41
    16 Hoffenheim II 35 11 7 17 61:65 -4 40
    17 TSV Havelse 35 8 8 19 53:77 -24 32
    18 Ulm 35 9 5 21 46:72 -26 32
    19 Aue ✔ 35 5 12 18 42:65 -23 27
    20 Schweinfurt ✔ 35 5 5 25 33:79 -46 20

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