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DFB-Pokal · round of 32 · 27 October 2026 · 17:00

Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: tip, odds and prediction – 27 October 2026, DFB-Pokal

Rot-Weiß Essen
W
1–2
1Rot-Weiß Essen14.14
XDraw8.50
2RB Leipzig1.21

Best available odds · Updated 27/10/26, 16:22

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Played: final score 1–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Rot-Weiß Essen are at home to RB Leipzig on 27 October 2026 · 17:00 at Stadion an der Hafenstraße (Essen), with F. Exner as the referee. Our favourites are RB Leipzig (80%). Further down: our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and our analysis of the match.

Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: tip and prediction
Handicap
RB Leipzig -2 (Asian handicap)
1.80
Goals
Over 3.5 goals
1.73
Combo
RB Leipzig plus over 2.5 goals
1.55
64% · combo fair price
55%Chance
0–2likely score
≈ 4 goalstotal in the match
Safer option: Draw or RB Leipzig (X2) – 92% probability, top odds 1.06. As the result has short odds, we recommend adding a goals tip.

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Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: match preview and analysis

How we arrived at this tip

  1. Attack and defence. Rot-Weiß Essen have scored 2.0 and conceded 0.0 goals per game on average in this competition; RB Leipzig average 6.0 scored and 0.0 conceded.
  2. Form in the competition. Rot-Weiß Essen: 1W 0D 0L, goals 2–0; RB Leipzig: 1W 0D 0L, goals 6–0.
  3. Head to head. In their 2 meetings so far, Rot-Weiß Essen have 0 wins, RB Leipzig have 2 wins and 0 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 2–6.

What to expect

RB Leipzig should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 1–3, about 4 goals combined, and 0–2 (9.6%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.

At 1.21, the odds on the result are low, so take a look at the goals markets: Over 3.5 goals (odds 1.73), and our probability for it is 56%. We estimate both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 74%.

Prediction: key points

  1. Meetings: 2; Rot-Weiß Essen 0 wins, 0 draws, RB Leipzig 2 wins.
  2. Meetings between these sides have averaged 4.0 goals.
  3. Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Rot-Weiß Essen 2–0, RB Leipzig 6–0.
  4. We are expecting about 4 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 74%.
  5. Absent: Rot-Weiß Essen 0, RB Leipzig 0.

Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes

Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 54%, best available odds 1.74). Our projection of about 4 goals is in line with it.

Absences

Rot-Weiß Essen are missing: no absences. RB Leipzig are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.

Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: the odds compared

Match result1X2
Best available odds14.148.501.21
Market average12.237.711.16
Lowest odds9.456.381.13
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.101.0687.8%
Over 2.5 goals1.281.2474.4%
Under 2.5 goals3.823.6225.6%
Over 3.5 goals1.731.6855.6%
BTTS – yes1.741.7253.9%
BTTS – no2.052.0146.1%

Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 27/10/26, 16:22. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 7.9%.

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Match at a glance

  • Likely result: Rot-Weiß Essen 0–2 RB Leipzig, roughly 4 goals in total.
  • Form in the competition: Rot-Weiß Essen 1W 0D 0L (2:0), RB Leipzig 1W 0D 0L (6:0).
  • H2H: 2 matches: Rot-Weiß Essen 0W 0D 2L, goals 2–6.
  • Absences: Rot-Weiß Essen 0, RB Leipzig 0.

Who will win Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?

Rot-Weiß Essen8%
Draw12%
RB Leipzig80%

We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.

Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: more markets and betting tips

Draw or RB Leipzig (X2)92.3% · fair odds 1.08 · best 1.06
Likely
Over 1.5 goals87.8% · fair odds 1.14 · best 1.10
Likely
RB Leipzig to win80.2% · fair odds 1.25 · best 1.21
Likely
Over 2.5 goals74.4% · fair odds 1.34 · best 1.28
Likely
Over 3.5 goals55.6% · fair odds 1.80 · best 1.73
Possible
Both sides to score: yes53.9% · fair odds 1.86 · best 1.74
Possible
Both sides to score: no46.1% · fair odds 2.17 · best 2.05
Outsider
Under 3.5 goals44.4% · fair odds 2.25 · best 2.22
Outsider
Under 2.5 goals25.6% · fair odds 3.91 · best 3.82
Outsider
Draw12.1% · fair odds 8.25 · best 8.50
Outsider
Rot-Weiß Essen to win7.7% · fair odds 13.01 · best 14.14
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.

Corners and cards

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 1.80 · Under 1.93
probability of over 51.8%

Most likely correct scores

0 : 29.6%
0 : 39.6%
1 : 28.1%
1 : 38.1%
0 : 47.2%
0 : 16.4%

Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: who is missing

Rot-Weiß Essen

  • No reported absences

RB Leipzig

  • No reported absences

This list may be updated before kick-off.

Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: team stats compared

Rot-Weiß EssenRB Leipzig
50%Form50%
25%Attack75%
0%Head to head100%
20%Goals80%
31.7%Overall68.3%

These values rely on just this season's games, a sample that is still small.

Form in the competition

Rot-Weiß EssenW
RB LeipzigW

Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: head to head

All matches
0Rot-Weiß Essen
0Draws
2RB Leipzig
27/10/26 · Rot-Weiß Essen 1–2 RB Leipzig
17/8/24 · Rot-Weiß Essen 1–4 RB Leipzig

Returns calculator

Potential return0 €
Net profit0 €
Implied probability0%
Market margin7.9%

Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig: questions and answers

What is the best tip for Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?

RB Leipzig -2 (Asian handicap) (1.80); Over 3.5 goals (1.73).

Who will win Rot-Weiß Essen vs RB Leipzig?

Our probabilities: Rot-Weiß Essen to win 8%, a draw 12%, RB Leipzig to win 80%.

What time and where is kick-off?

27 October 2026, kick-off at 17:00, at Stadion an der Hafenstraße, Essen. Referee: F. Exner.

Who will be missing?

Rot-Weiß Essen: no absences. RB Leipzig: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.

Will there be three or more goals?

Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 74% (odds 1.28); under 2.5 goals is at 26% (odds 3.82).

Will both teams score?

We think both teams will score with a 54% probability (odds 1.74).

What is the likeliest correct score?

Our likeliest score is 0–2 (9.6%); after that come 0–3 (9.6%) and 1–2 (8.1%).

How do you work out your predictions?

Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.

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