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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 3.8 | 2.05 | ||
| 3.09 | 3.94 | 2.07 | ||
| 3.05 | 3.8 | 2.02 | ||
| 3.03 | 3.74 | 1.99 | ||
| 2.9 | 3.6 | 2 | ||
| 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
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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