Rot-Weiss Essen vs RB Leipzig — match summary
Germany · DFB Pokal · kick-off 28 Oct 2026 00:00
Full time · score 1-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Rot-Weiss Essen 25 · RB Leipzig 51
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Rot-Weiss Essen 31 · RB Leipzig 42
Shots on target 1-2 · corners 5-7 · possession 37-63
NextGOAL tip: RB Leipzig -2 · 1 stars
This DFB Pokal cup tie comes at a moment when both teams won their most recent match, but the conditions they arrive in are clearly different. Rot-Weiss Essen have just won in the league 1-0 while controlling the game, whereas RB Leipzig have just thrashed their opponents in the Bundesliga 4-0 after losing heavily in two straight matches in Europe and the league. Rot-Weiss Essen, as a team from the lower division, play at home. Their league form is considered solid enough, but their defence still shows gaps from time to time. As for RB Leipzig, although their results have fluctuated, their attack remains dangerous and their league record says they score fairly frequently. This game is therefore a test of how well the home team can cope with the opposition's pace. After kick-off, the first thing to watch is whether RB Leipzig can immediately set up an attacking game, because if they take an early lead, the game could open up and end with a clear margin.