Rot-Weiß Essen vs Waldhof Mannheim predictions, Mar 04, 2026

German 3 Bundesliga, on Wednesday,

Rot-Weiß Essen

Waldhof

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In an intriguing German 3 Bundesliga clash, Rot-Weiß Essen will host Waldhof Mannheim on March 4, 2026. Despite playing on home soil, Essen’s recent performance has been underwhelming, managing to secure victory in only 1 of their last 5 matches. Their form indicates struggles in both defense and attack, which could pose challenges against a more confident Waldhof Mannheim side.

Mannheim, in contrast, has shown a marked improvement, winning 3 of their last 5 encounters. Their tactical approach typically emphasizes a solid defensive unit complemented by swift counterattacks, potentially exploiting any gaps left by Essen’s backline. With current bookmakers placing odds at 1.78 for a home win and 3.81 for an away victory, the expectation leans slightly towards Rot-Weiß Essen, yet the odds suggest a competitive matchup.

Our predictive model suggests a 53.5% chance of a home victory, with a typical outcome being a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Essen. However, with Mannheim’s upward trajectory and Essen’s inconsistent form, this match holds potential for surprises. Fans can expect an engaging contest as both teams vie for crucial points in the Bundesliga campaign.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-01T18:52:02+00:00.

Rot-Weiß Essen
51%
Draw
24.5%
Waldhof
24.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.81 3.89 3.9
betsson 1.82 3.7 3.7
MarathonBet 1.79 3.72 3.68
WilliamHill 1.8 3.5 3.7
Pinnacle 1.79 3.93 3.78

Latest Results

28.02.26 Hansa Rostock – Rot-Weiß Essen – 3:2
21.02.26 VfL Osnabrück – Rot-Weiß Essen – 3:0
14.02.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – Jahn Regensburg – 3:2
08.02.26 Alemannia Aachen – Rot-Weiß Essen – 3:3
01.02.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – Wehen Wiesbaden – 1:1
01.03.26 Waldhof Mannheim – Alemannia Aachen – 2:1
20.02.26 VfB Stuttgart II – Waldhof Mannheim – 3:1
15.02.26 Energie Cottbus – Waldhof Mannheim – 1:1
06.02.26 Waldhof Mannheim – Ulm 1846 – 2:1
31.01.26 Viktoria Köln – Waldhof Mannheim – 1:3

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 7 and 9)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rot-Weiß Essen won 3.
  • In recent matches, Rot-Weiß Essen has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Waldhof is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Rot-Weiß Essen may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Rot-Weiß Essen is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Rot-Weiß Essen won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 8:11. (average 1.1:1.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Rot-Weiß Essen won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 3:3. (average 1:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.09.25 Waldhof Mannheim – Rot-Weiß Essen – 6:1
    09.03.25 Rot-Weiß Essen – Waldhof Mannheim – 1:0
    28.09.24 Waldhof Mannheim – Rot-Weiß Essen – 1:0
    21.04.24 Waldhof Mannheim – Rot-Weiß Essen – 0:2
    12.11.23 Rot-Weiß Essen – Waldhof Mannheim – 2:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 VfL Osnabruck 26 14 7 5 41:25 16 49
    2 Cottbus 26 14 7 5 51:38 13 49
    3 Duisburg 26 13 8 5 47:33 14 47
    4 Verl 26 12 9 5 60:38 22 45
    5 Wehen 26 13 5 8 40:29 11 44
    6 Hansa Rostock 26 11 10 5 44:30 14 43
    7 RW Essen 26 11 10 5 50:44 6 43
    8 Munich 1860 26 12 6 8 42:36 6 42
    9 Mannheim 26 12 3 11 43:47 -4 39
    10 Viktoria Koln 26 11 5 10 38:33 5 38
    11 Ingolstadt 26 9 9 8 45:36 9 36
    12 Stuttgart II 26 10 5 11 32:42 -10 35
    13 Hoffenheim II 26 9 5 12 48:47 1 32
    14 Alemannia Aachen 26 9 5 12 43:48 -5 32
    15 Regensburg 26 9 5 12 34:39 -5 32
    16 Saarbrucken 26 6 11 9 35:38 -3 29
    17 Aue 26 5 9 12 29:43 -14 24
    18 Ulm 26 7 3 16 34:52 -18 24
    19 TSV Havelse 26 4 8 14 36:56 -20 20
    20 Schweinfurt 26 3 2 21 23:61 -38 11

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