Waldhof Mannheim vs Rot-Weiß Essen predictions, Sep 16, 2026

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As Waldhof Mannheim prepares to host Rot-Weiß Essen on September 16, 2026, both teams will be eager to secure valuable points in the German 3 Bundesliga. Waldhof Mannheim is struggling, having notched just one victory in their last five matches. This lack of form could impact their confidence as they take on a more in-form opponent.

In contrast, Rot-Weiß Essen comes into this fixture with a stronger recent track record, winning three of their last five encounters. This resurgence suggests a tactical robustness that Waldhof Mannheim will need to counter effectively. Rot-Weiß Essen’s ability to capitalize on counter-attacks and maintain possession may pose significant challenges for the home side.

Bookmakers are leaning slightly toward Rot-Weiß Essen, offering odds of 2.37 for an away win compared to 2.56 for a home victory. The statistical breakdown reflects a probability model predicting a 36.5% chance of a home win, a 24.6% likelihood of a draw, and a 39% probability favoring an away win.

With both teams’ recent forms and tactical styles in mind, this matchup could produce an intense contest, though predicting an outright winner remains a complex endeavor. The predicted final score stands at a 1:1 draw, indicating a closely fought battle.

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Waldhof 36.5%

Draw 24.7%

Rot-Weiß Essen 38.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.55	3.80	2.37
	2.43	3.65	2.48
	2.47	3.64	2.32
	2.56	3.8	2.36
	2.55	3.65	2.31

Latest Results

05.09.26 Waldhof Mannheim – SC Verl – 0:1 30.08.26 TSV Havelse – Waldhof Mannheim – 3:2 21.08.26 Waldhof Mannheim – 1. FC Kaiserslautern – 0:1 ET 16.08.26 Hansa Rostock – Waldhof Mannheim – 3:3 07.08.26 Waldhof Mannheim – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 2:1

05.09.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – Viktoria Köln – 1:0 29.08.26 Wehen Wiesbaden – Rot-Weiß Essen – 0:0 23.08.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – FC St. Pauli – 2:0 15.08.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – TSV Havelse – 1:0 09.08.26 1. FC Saarbrücken – Rot-Weiß Essen – 5:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Waldhof won 2.

Waldhof is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Rot-Weiß Essen is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Waldhof won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 11:9. (average 1.4:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Waldhof won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:5. (average 2:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

04.03.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – Waldhof Mannheim – 1:0 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

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Duisburg	4	4	0	0	12:3	9	12
2	Saarbrucken	4	3	0	1	14:7	7	9
3	Viktoria Koln	5	3	0	2	13:8	5	9
4	Hansa Rostock	5	2	2	1	11:12	-1	8
5	Alemannia Aachen	4	2	1	1	8:5	3	7
6	Preussen Munster	4	2	1	1	7:7	0	7
7	RW Essen	4	2	1	1	4:5	-1	7
8	Hoffenheim II	4	2	0	2	9:5	4	6
9	Stuttgart II	4	2	0	2	6:7	-1	6
10	Grossaspach	4	2	0	2	2:4	-2	6
11	Meppen	4	2	0	2	6:9	-3	6
12	Fortuna Koln	4	1	2	1	3:3	0	5
13	Ingolstadt	4	1	2	1	5:6	-1	5
14	Wurzburger Kickers	4	1	1	2	7:7	0	4
15	Mannheim	4	1	1	2	7:8	-1	4
16	Dusseldorf	4	1	1	2	2:4	-2	4
17	TSV Havelse	4	1	0	3	6:8	-2	3
18	Regensburg	4	1	0	3	7:10	-3	3
19	Verl	4	1	0	3	5:10	-5	3
20	Wehen	4	0	2	2	2:8	-6	2

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