Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen
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VfB Stuttgart II
VfB Stuttgart II
Germany
Germany
3. Liga
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Stadion an der Hafenstraße
Essen
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Rot-Weiss Essen - VfB Stuttgart II ai prediction 21.12.2024 3. Liga

Preview for match Rot-Weiss Essen vs VfB Stuttgart II

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 14:00, the Stadion an der Hafenstraße will host an intriguing encounter in the 3. Liga, where Rot-Weiss Essen will take on VfB Stuttgart II. As we approach the mid-point of the season, both teams find themselves in precarious positions, with Essen sitting in 18th place and Stuttgart II just above them in 16th. The stakes are high, as both clubs aim to secure vital points in their fight to avoid relegation.

Rot-Weiss Essen enters this match with a total of 16 points from 18 matches, recording 4 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses. Their offensive record shows 21 goals scored against 32 conceded, indicating a need for improvement in both attacking and defensive phases. At home, they have managed to achieve 3 victories alongside 2 draws and 4 defeats, suggesting a slightly better performance in familiar surroundings compared to their overall record.

Meanwhile, VfB Stuttgart II has accumulated 19 points, with 5 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses to their name. They have netted 24 goals but have also conceded 32, pointing to a similar struggle in maintaining defensive solidity. Notably, their away form has been troublesome, with no victories, 3 draws, and 6 defeats, which will undoubtedly add pressure as they travel to face Essen.

The last direct meeting between these two teams is not documented, adding an element of uncertainty to this matchup. Both teams will be looking to establish dominance early in the game to secure crucial points as they strive to climb the league table.

Our betting tip for the match Rot-Weiss Essen vs VfB Stuttgart II

Our prediction for the upcoming clash between Rot-Weiss Essen and VfB Stuttgart II is a home win for Rot-Weiss Essen, rated at 1.88 by Betano. This tip is based on their superior home record and the struggles faced by Stuttgart II away from home. Additionally, we believe that both teams will score in this match, given their leaky defenses, making the tip "Both teams to score? Yes" a viable option.

Our tips

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AI prediction for the match Rot-Weiss Essen vs VfB Stuttgart II

In analyzing the data and performance statistics, the AI betting tip suggests a home victory for Rot-Weiss Essen. Their recent form, while mixed, shows potential for improvement, especially at home. Conversely, VfB Stuttgart II has struggled significantly on the road, lacking the ability to turn draws into wins. Therefore, a 1x2 bet on Rot-Weiss Essen appears to be the most prudent choice.

Rot-Weiss Essen performance check

Rot-Weiss Essen, under the management of Uwe Koschinat, has had a challenging season thus far. Sitting in 18th place, their record of 4 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses reflects a need for consistency. The team has shown flashes of quality, particularly in their home performances, where they have managed to secure three victories. However, the recent trend of one win, one draw, and three defeats in their last five matches indicates a need for urgent improvement. Their last outing ended in a 2-0 loss to VfL Osnabrück, which will serve as a motivating factor to bounce back at home.

How is the current performance of VfB Stuttgart II

VfB Stuttgart II, managed by Markus Fiedler, finds themselves in a somewhat precarious position in the league, currently occupying 16th place. Their performance this season has been inconsistent, with 5 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. The team's inability to secure victories away from home—0 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses—has been particularly detrimental to their season. Their last match saw them suffer a heavy 3-0 defeat at home against Borussia Dortmund II, a result that has likely impacted team morale.

Head-to-head last direct meetings

There is no prior record of direct meetings between Rot-Weiss Essen and VfB Stuttgart II, which adds a layer of unpredictability to this encounter.

Performance last 5 matches

In their last five matches, Rot-Weiss Essen has managed 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, indicating a challenging phase as they seek to regain form. Conversely, VfB Stuttgart II has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, showcasing somewhat better form but still unable to convert away games into positive results.

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%
VfB Stuttgart II
VfB Stuttgart II
Last games

VfB Stuttgart II performance of the last 5 away matches

Victories
0%
Over 2.5
60%

Last match results Rot-Weiss Essen and VfB Stuttgart II

Rot-Weiss Essen's last match resulted in a disappointing 2-0 loss to VfL Osnabrück, while VfB Stuttgart II was defeated 3-0 at home by Borussia Dortmund II. Both teams will be looking to rectify these defeats in the upcoming fixture.

Best odds and our betting tip

The best odds for this match show Rot-Weiss Essen as the favorites at 1.88 with Betano, while a draw is priced at 3.90 with Bet9ja, and a win for VfB Stuttgart II is also available at 3.90 with Mozzart. Based on our experience with various betting sites, we recommend exploring the best betting sites in our bookmaker comparison for optimal betting opportunities.

Conclusion on the match

In conclusion, Rot-Weiss Essen emerges as the favored team in this matchup against VfB Stuttgart II, primarily due to their home advantage and the visitors' struggles on the road. The combination of both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities suggests that a high-scoring game could be on the cards, making the recommendation for both teams to score a prudent betting strategy.

Here are tomorrow's betting tips

As we look forward to more exciting fixtures, we encourage you to keep an eye out for tomorrow's betting tips, where more opportunities for profitable betting await.

Current Standing

POS TEAM PTS MP W D L GF GA GD
1
1
Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus
37 19 11 4 4 42 24 18
2
2
Dynamo Dresden
Dynamo Dresden
35 18 10 5 3 35 20 15
3
3
1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken
31 18 8 7 3 24 18 6
5
4
FC Ingolstadt 04
FC Ingolstadt 04
30 19 8 6 5 43 33 10
4
5
Arminia Bielefeld
DSC Arminia Bielefeld
30 18 8 6 4 24 19 5
6
6
SV Sandhausen
SV Sandhausen
27 18 7 6 5 29 26 3
7
7
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
27 18 7 6 5 30 32 -2
8
8
Viktoria Köln
Viktoria Köln
26 18 8 2 8 29 26 3
9
9
Erzgebirge Aue
FC Erzgebirge Aue
26 18 8 2 8 28 33 -5
10
10
Borussia Dortmund II
Borussia Dortmund II
25 18 7 4 7 35 30 5
11
11
SC Verl
SC Verl
25 18 6 7 5 29 26 3
12
12
Hansa Rostock
Hansa Rostock
25 18 7 4 7 24 22 2
13
13
TSV 1860 München
TSV 1860 München
24 18 7 3 8 28 31 -3
14
14
Alemannia Aachen
Alemannia Aachen
24 18 5 9 4 18 21 -3
15
15
Waldhof Mannheim
Waldhof Mannheim
20 18 5 5 8 19 23 -4
16
16
VfB Stuttgart II
VfB Stuttgart II
19 18 5 4 9 24 32 -8
17
17
Hannover 96 II
Hannover 96 II
18 18 5 3 10 22 29 -7
18
18
Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen
16 18 4 4 10 21 32 -11
19
19
SpVgg Unterhaching
SpVgg Unterhaching
14 18 2 8 8 22 35 -13
20
20
VfL Osnabrück
VfL Osnabrück
14 18 3 5 10 21 35 -14
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