Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen
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Hannover 96 II
Hannover 96 II
Germany
Germany
3. Liga
Sunday
13:30
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Stadion an der Hafenstraße
Essen
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Rot-Weiss Essen - Hannover 96 II ai prediction 26.01.2025 3. Liga

Preview for match Rot-Weiss Essen vs Hannover 96 II

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Rot-Weiss Essen will host Hannover 96 II at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße in a crucial 3. Liga encounter. This match marks the 21st matchday of the season, where both teams find themselves in contrasting positions on the league table. Rot-Weiss Essen currently sits in 19th place, struggling to find form with only 17 points from 19 matches. Their campaign has been characterized by a mere four victories, five draws, and ten defeats, leading to a goal difference of -11, having scored 23 goals while conceding 34. In contrast, Hannover 96 II occupies the 16th position with 21 points, coming off a commendable home victory against Erzgebirge Aue. Their record includes six wins, three draws, and eleven defeats, with a goal difference standing at -7, having netted 24 goals and conceded 31.

The significance of this match cannot be overstated, as both teams are keen to enhance their standings to avoid relegation. Rot-Weiss Essen will be particularly eager to leverage their home advantage, where they have recorded three wins, three draws, and four losses. Conversely, Hannover 96 II's away record is also modest, with three wins, two draws, and five losses. The last direct meeting between these two sides ended in a 3-1 victory for Rot-Weiss Essen, providing them with a psychological edge heading into this fixture.

As we delve into the statistics and recent performances of both teams, it becomes evident that this match holds pivotal importance in shaping the trajectory of their respective seasons.

Our betting tip for the match Rot-Weiss Essen vs Hannover 96 II

In light of the current standings and recent performances, our betting tip for this match is a home win for Rot-Weiss Essen (Tip 1). This is supported by their recent head-to-head success against Hannover 96 II and their need to secure crucial points at home. Additionally, we predict that both teams will score in this match, given their respective attacking records. Therefore, our second betting tip is "Both teams to score? Yes."

Our tips

AI prediction for the match Rot-Weiss Essen vs Hannover 96 II

The AI prediction for this encounter leans towards a home victory for Rot-Weiss Essen. Analyzing both teams' recent performances, it appears that while Hannover 96 II has shown some resilience, their overall inconsistent form, particularly away from home, may prove detrimental. Conversely, Rot-Weiss Essen's need for points and their historical advantage in direct encounters suggests they are likely to emerge victorious in this match.

Rot-Weiss Essen performance check

Rot-Weiss Essen has faced a challenging season thus far, currently positioned at the bottom of the league table. Under the management of Uwe Koschinat, the team has managed to secure four wins, five draws, and ten defeats. Their recent form is concerning, with only one victory in the last five matches, complemented by two draws and two defeats. Despite their struggles, the squad has shown moments of promise, especially in their home fixtures, where they have recorded three wins, three draws, and four losses. The players will be keen to capitalize on their home ground advantage to secure a much-needed victory.

How is the current performance of Hannover 96 II

Hannover 96 II, managed by Daniel Stendel, has experienced a tumultuous season, currently sitting in 16th place. With a total of 21 points from 20 matches, their record consists of six wins, three draws, and eleven defeats. Recent performances have been mixed, with two victories in their last five matches, albeit accompanied by three defeats. Their away form has been particularly lackluster, with three wins, two draws, and five losses. The team will be eager to build on their last home victory against Erzgebirge Aue as they seek to improve their standing in the league.

Head-to-head last direct meetings

The last direct meeting between Rot-Weiss Essen and Hannover 96 II saw Rot-Weiss Essen emerge victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. This victory not only reflects their capability to compete effectively against Hannover but also provides a psychological advantage heading into the upcoming match.

Performance last 5 matches

In their last five matches, Rot-Weiss Essen has managed to secure one win, two draws, and has suffered two defeats. This performance indicates a struggle for consistency, which they will aim to rectify in the upcoming fixture. On the other hand, Hannover 96 II has recorded two wins and three defeats in their last five encounters, demonstrating their own challenges in maintaining form.

Performance

Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen
Last games

Rot-Weiss Essen performance of the last 5 home matches

Victories
20%
Over 2.5
80%
Hannover 96 II
Hannover 96 II
Last games

Hannover 96 II performance of the last 5 away matches

Victories
20%
Over 2.5
60%

Last match results Rot-Weiss Essen and Hannover 96 II

In their most recent matches, Rot-Weiss Essen faced Alemannia Aachen in a disappointing 0-2 away loss, while Hannover 96 II celebrated a 2-1 victory at home against Erzgebirge Aue. These results further emphasize the contrasting trajectories of both teams as they prepare for their upcoming clash.

Best odds and our betting tip

The best odds for a home win for Rot-Weiss Essen are available at Betano with odds of 1.83, while a draw can be found at Bet9ja with odds of 3.95. For an away win for Hannover 96 II, Betano offers odds of 3.85. Based on our experience with various betting sites, we recommend exploring the best betting sites in our bookmaker comparison to find the most favorable odds for this match.

Conclusion on the match

In conclusion, Rot-Weiss Essen enters this match as the favored side, buoyed by their historical success against Hannover 96 II and the pressing need for points to escape the relegation zone. While both teams possess vulnerabilities, the home advantage and current form suggest a significant chance for Rot-Weiss Essen to secure a vital win.

Here are the best betting tips for tomorrow, as the competition continues to heat up in the 3. Liga, presenting numerous opportunities for astute bettors.

Current Standing

POS TEAM PTS MP W D L GF GA GD
2
1
Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus
40 20 12 4 4 44 24 20
1
2
Dynamo Dresden
Dynamo Dresden
38 20 11 5 4 40 23 17
3
3
1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken
35 20 9 8 3 28 18 10
6
4
Viktoria Köln
Viktoria Köln
32 20 10 2 8 34 28 6
5
5
FC Ingolstadt 04
FC Ingolstadt 04
31 20 8 7 5 43 33 10
8
6
Hansa Rostock
Hansa Rostock
31 20 9 4 7 28 22 6
4
7
Arminia Bielefeld
DSC Arminia Bielefeld
31 20 8 7 5 25 22 3
11
8
Borussia Dortmund II
Borussia Dortmund II
29 20 8 5 7 37 31 6
12
9
SC Verl
SC Verl
29 20 7 8 5 31 27 4
7
10
Erzgebirge Aue
FC Erzgebirge Aue
29 20 9 2 9 32 36 -4
13
11
Alemannia Aachen
Alemannia Aachen
28 20 6 10 4 20 21 -1
9
12
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
28 20 7 7 6 30 33 -3
10
13
SV Sandhausen
SV Sandhausen
27 20 7 6 7 31 31 0
14
14
TSV 1860 München
TSV 1860 München
24 20 7 3 10 29 38 -9
15
15
Waldhof Mannheim
Waldhof Mannheim
22 20 5 7 8 20 24 -4
17
16
Hannover 96 II
Hannover 96 II
21 20 6 3 11 24 31 -7
16
17
VfB Stuttgart II
VfB Stuttgart II
20 20 5 5 10 26 37 -11
19
18
VfL Osnabrück
VfL Osnabrück
18 20 4 6 10 25 38 -13
18
19
Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen
17 20 4 5 11 23 36 -13
20
20
SpVgg Unterhaching
SpVgg Unterhaching
14 20 2 8 10 23 40 -17
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