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

As RW Essen prepare to host Wehen Wiesbaden on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30 under referee Exuzidis, 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 24 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 25 points from 13 home 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.

Wehen Wiesbaden, sitting 6th with 41 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between RW Essen and Wehen Wiesbaden have favored RW Essen, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

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

Wehen Wiesbaden's last outing came against Duisburg, where they secured a 6-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Brdar, Janitzek, Hubner, Gillekens, May, Gozusirin, Fechner, Mockenhaupt, Kalem, Flotho, Kaya. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, RW Essen are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Wehen Wiesbaden are likely to counter with a 3-4-1-2 setup. 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 3.7 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Wehen Wiesbaden's games average 2.9 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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