RWE
- RWE sit 6th in the 3. Liga 2026/2027 table on 7 points from 4 games, while Würzburg are 11th on 4 points from 3.
- RWE have won 3 of their last 5 matches and have won their 2 home matches in the 3. Liga 2026/2027 without conceding a goal.
- Uwe Koschinat has had plenty of time to work on his RWE team since taking over in December 2024, the fruits of which have been evident in their high-tempo 4-3-3, built on quick transitions and early pressing.
Wurzburger Kickers
- Ralf Santelli's side are no doubt still a work in progress, but the German coach has done a solid job since taking over in 2021, fashioning a side that can sit deep, get physical and spring forward on the counter.
- Kickers have been in average form of late, losing their last 2 and they're yet to win on the road in the 3. Liga 2026/2027, where they've scored 1.00 goal per game and conceded 2.50.
Head-to-Head
There is no official H2H record between the clubs, so this clash is more of an unknown than a rivalrous affair.
Key Players
- Semir Telalovic is RWE's most dangerous finisher, having scored 2 goals in 3 3. Liga 2026/2027 games.
- Ivan Franjic has been Kickers' sharpest threat, matching Telalovic's 2 goals per 3 matches in the 2026/2027 campaign.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are the clear favorite at 1.42, with Kickers at 6.0 and the draw at 4.7.
- A sharp alternative then is to back RWE and under 3.5 goals.
Essen to edge it
Essen are in top form right now and they'll look to pin Würzburg back in their own half from the start.