HANSA VS RW ESSEN - GERMANY: 3. LIGA MATCH PREVIEW
GERMANY: 3. LIGA MATCH DETAILS: HANSA VS RW ESSEN
As Hansa prepare to host RW Essen on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this GERMANY: 3. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
HANSA PREVIEW IN GERMANY: 3. LIGA
Hansa, currently 7th in the standings with 40 points from 25 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 20 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
RW ESSEN PREVIEW IN GERMANY: 3. LIGA
RW Essen, sitting 5th with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR HANSA VS RW ESSEN
Recent meetings between Hansa and RW Essen have favored RW Essen, with RW Essen claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against 1860 Munchen, Hansa recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Uphoff, Bergh, Carstens, Gurleyen, Mejdr, Fatkic, Schuster, Kinsombi , Dietze, Voglsammer, Holten. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
RW Essen's last outing came against Osnabruck, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a 3-4-1-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Wienand, Kraulich, Schultz, Alonso, Brumme, Gjasula, Reisig, Hofmann, Mizuta, Abiama, Safi. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Looking ahead, Hansa are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hansa and RW Essen are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR HANSA VS RW ESSEN
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hansa's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. RW Essen's games average 3.5 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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