SC Rot-Weiss Essen
- Across all competitions, SC Rot-Weiss Essen have won two and lost three of their last five and are in a three-game losing streak.
- Essen have three wins and two losses in their last five home games, so they are far from an invincible side in their own yard, but they are more likely to win than the 1.29 odds suggest.
- RWE have conceded only five goals in their five home games, so they generally keep it tight.
- Recent notes:
- Across all competitions, RWE have won four and lost six of their past ten games.
- Torben Muesel is RWE's sharp shooter with three goals in their past five games, but his team have been sloppy in too many of their games.
- Uwe Koschinat has been in charge since 12 December 2024 and his 4-2-3-1 system is set up to press selectively, overload the flanks and be extremely dangerous in the vertical game when they do get the ball.
TSV Havelse
- Across all competitions, TSV Havelse have won two and lost three of their last five and are on a two-game losing skid.
- Samir Ferchichi has done a great job at Havelse since taking charge on 21 September 2022, fashioning a side that are very disciplined and can sit in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 block to absorb pressure before countering at pace.
- Havelse have won only one and lost four of their five away games, which seems like a red flag ahead of this tough away trip.
- Recent notes:
- Across all competitions, Havelse have won four and lost six of their past ten games.
- Jesse Edem Tugbenyo has made a great start to 3.Liga 2026/2027 with one goal in one game, so the visitors have someone to lead the line and score goals in the top corner.
Head-to-Head
The main match prediction in the head-to-head record is for SC Rot-Weiss Essen to win (W1, D1) but TSV Havelse are still chasing a first-ever away win .
Key Players
- Torben Muesel is RWE's sharp shooter with three goals in their past five games.
- Jesse Edem Tugbenyo has made a great start to 3.Liga 2026/2027 with one goal in one game.
- Uwe Koschinat (RWE) has implemented a 4-2-3-1 system since 12 December 2024.
- Samir Ferchichi (Havelse) has been in charge since 21 September 2022.
Betting Insights
- Essen are a market favorite and are more likely to win than the 1.29 odds suggest.
- Havelse are priced at 7.9 for an away win.
- Over 2.5 goals is heavily favoured at 1.27 while Under 2.5 is available at 3.55.
Prediction
- A home win for SC Rot-Weiss Essen at a shade of odds-on looks the way to play this 3.Liga 2026-2027 game as Uwe Koschinat's pragmatic, compact side are more settled in their own backyard.
- However, a visit from a well-organized TSV Havelse, who can punch above their weight when the script suits them, should keep the contest tight enough to make it close.
