Rot-Weiss Essen vs Hansa Rostock — match summary
Germany · 3. Liga · kick-off 20 Sept 2026 18:30
Full time · score 1-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Rot-Weiss Essen 63 · Hansa Rostock 40
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Rot-Weiss Essen 49 · Hansa Rostock 32
Shots on target 5-3 · corners 7-3 · possession 50-50
NextGOAL tip: Under 3.25 · 3 stars
Rot-Weiss Essen and Hansa Rostock meet in the 3. Liga in clearly contrasting form. The hosts just won 2-1 in their latest match and are on a winning run, while the visitors just won 3-2 but before that lost 0-4 without an answer. Rot-Weiss Essen have been picking up wins while keeping things under control, conceding no more than one goal in several recent matches, while Hansa Rostock do score plenty but their defence opens up enough for opponents to hit back every time they face something solid. This game should see the hosts as the side that has to push forward, because form and confidence are on their side, while the visitors will likely sit back and wait for counter-attacking moments and use their speed in transition as their main weapon. If the hosts score first the game will be even more in their hands, but if the visitors defend tightly and counter sharply, the game could turn into a low-scoring affair as many expect.