VfL Osnabruck vs RW Essen: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Osnabruck prepare to host RW Essen on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this GERMANY: 3. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Osnabruck, currently 4th in the standings with 43 points from 24 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 19 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

RW Essen, sitting 5th with 43 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Osnabruck and RW Essen have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Hansa, Osnabruck recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-3-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Jonsson, Wiemann, Muller, Janotta, Lesueur, Wagner, Wiethaup, Kammerbauer, Proger, Meissner, Kehl. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

RW Essen's last outing came against Regensburg, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Wienand, Gjasula, Huning, Alonso, Brumme, Musel, Reisig, Hofmann, Abiama, Safi, Janssen. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Osnabruck are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Osnabruck 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Osnabruck's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. RW Essen's games average 3.7 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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