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RW Essen vs RB Leipzig - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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DFB Pokal Stadion an der Hafenstrasse, Essen
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
1 - 1
05:00 PM
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Match Events

9' Event
Brumme L.
23'
Abiama D.
34'
Seiwald N.

AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 1-4. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. RB Leipzig have shipped 1.52 goals a game lately, while RW Essen have conceded 1.48 and scored 2.14. Past meetings favor RW Essen slightly — 2-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 17, 2024, ending 1:4. xG projections (2.06 - 1.81) back RW Essen to edge this. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

38%
RW Essen
20%
Draws
42%
RB Leipzig
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: RB Leipzig

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

38% / Low Confidence
  • RB Leipzig have won more games recently than RW Essen.
  • RW Essen are the model's pick here, at 70%.
  • RB Leipzig arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor RB Leipzig, who have won 1 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors RW Essen here — 2 wins from the last 3 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
RW Essen Clean Sheet 11%
RB Leipzig Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric RW Essen RB Leipzig
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 16 18
Draws 4 0
Losses 9 11
Goals Scored 2.14 2.14
Goals Conceded 1.48 1.52
Expected Goals (xG) 2.06 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 17, 2024 DFB Pokal
RW Essen vs RB Leipzig
1:4
Jan 26, 2001 Regionalliga North
RB Leipzig vs RW Essen
0:2
Aug 3, 2000 Regionalliga North
RW Essen vs RB Leipzig
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

RW Essen Compare

Top Goalscorer Brumme L.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.58
Avg xA / game 1.03

RB Leipzig Compare

Top Goalscorer Baumgartner C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

RW Essen 65 / 100
RB Leipzig 14 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
RW Essen RB Leipzig

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick RW Essen Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

RW Essen found the back of the net in 83% of recent matches (29 games).

Games between these two average 3.67 goals.

RB Leipzig's defensive record shows goals conceded in 66% of 29 matches.

RW Essen has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

RW Essen VS RB Leipzig
2.13 Goals Scored 2.38
1.25 Goals Conceded 2
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

RW Essen

(Home)
23 Oct
RW Essen
1 : 0
Regensburg
17 Oct
Ingolstadt
1 : 0
RW Essen
13 Oct
RW Essen
2 : 0
Fortuna Koln
09 Oct
Preussen Munster
3 : 3
RW Essen
03 Oct
Arminia Bielefeld
2 : 2
RW Essen
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RB Leipzig

(Away)
24 Oct
RB Leipzig
4 : 0
Elversberg
21 Oct
Real Madrid
4 : 1
RB Leipzig
17 Oct
Bayern Munich
6 : 1
RB Leipzig
13 Oct
RB Leipzig
1 : 0
PSV
10 Oct
RB Leipzig
6 : 0
Eintracht Frankfurt
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Sonnenhof Grossaspach 3
Arminia Bielefeld 2
Energie Cottbus 0
Augsburg 2
Jeddeloh 5
Heidenheim 2
Saarbrucken 1
Hertha Berlin 2
RW Essen 2
St. Pauli 0
Eintracht Trier 0
RB Leipzig 6
Wurzburger Kickers 1
1. FC Koln 2
Braunschweig 2
Union Berlin 4
Westfalia Rhynern 0
Dresden 6
Hallescher 2
Schalke 5
HEBC Hamburg 0
Dortmund 5
Luneburger Hansa 0
Werder Bremen 3
Greuther Furth 1
Bochum 2
Krieschow 0
Mainz 9
Verl 0
Hamburger 3
SC St.Tonis 0
Eintracht Frankfurt 11
Schott Mainz 0
B. Monchengladbach 5
Preussen Munster 1
Karlsruher 2
Munich 1860 0
Holstein Kiel 2
Aue 0
Hoffenheim 4
Wehen 0
Bayer Leverkusen 4
FC Viktoria Koln 1
Nurnberg 2
Hemelingen 1
Hannover 9
Mannheim 0
Kaiserslautern 1
Phonix Lubeck 2
Paderborn 4
Hansa Rostock 0
VfB Stuttgart 4
Dusseldorf 1
Freiburg 5
Altglienicke 3
Wolfsburg 4
Duisburg 1
Elversberg 3
Jena 1
Darmstadt 2
VfL Osnabruck 1
Bayern Munich 4
Bahlinger 0
Magdeburg 4
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Nurnberg -
Hannover -
Kaiserslautern -
Paderborn -
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Wolfsburg -
Elversberg -
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Bayern Munich -
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