RW Essen vs Mannheim: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As RW Essen prepare to host Waldhof Mannheim on March 4, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this GERMANY: 3. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

RW Essen, currently 5th in the standings with 43 points from 25 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 25 points from 13 home 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.

Waldhof Mannheim, sitting 10th with 36 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between RW Essen and Waldhof Mannheim have favored Waldhof Mannheim, with Waldhof Mannheim claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-6). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Osnabruck, RW Essen recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Wienand, Kraulich, Schultz, Alonso, Brumme, Gjasula, Reisig, Hofmann, Mizuta, Abiama, Safi. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Waldhof Mannheim's last outing came against Stuttgart-2, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Nijhuis, Abifade, Ogbemudia, Rieckmann, Ba, Thalhammer, Michel, Thill, Ferati, Asallari, Lohkemper. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, RW Essen are expected to maintain their unknown structure, RW Essen and Waldhof Mannheim 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: RW Essen's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Waldhof Mannheim's games average 3.9 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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