Hansa Rostock and Rot-Weiss Essen face each other on Saturday 02.28.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a 3. Liga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Hansa Rostock's home ground, the Ostseestadion.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Hansa and Rot-Weiss Essen, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Hansa vs Rot-Weiss Essen

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Hansa Rostock will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Hansa Rostock vs Rot-Weiss Essen.

We just see some flaws that Rot-Weiss Essen can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.32, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.

👉 Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

Our top tip for Hansa Rostock vs Rot-Weiss Essen is to take advantage of the corners market, particularly taking the over on 9.5 corners. There is good value to be had in that bet, which is priced at 1.38.

Both teams need to combine for at least 10 corners to win the bet, which may seem like a lot. But based on their statistical profile for this season, we expect them to easily clear that mark in their upcoming matchup.

Hansa Rostock preview

Hansa Rostock heads into the match with the following record in the 3. Liga: in 25 matches, Hansa secured 10 victories, 10 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Hanseaten's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.

Hansa Rostock has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 41 goals, of which 41 were scored in the 3. Liga, resulting in an average of 1.64 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Ryan Don Naderi, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Marco Schuster has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Hansa Rostock has conceded 28 goals in the 3. Liga (an average of 1.12 per game) and 32 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.23 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Rot-Weiss Essen preview

Rot-Weiss Essen comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the 3. Liga. They have secured 11 victories, 10 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.72 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses.

Rot-Weiss Essen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 48 goals during this period. Of that total, 48 were netted in the 3. Liga, with an average of 1.92 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.85.

Rot-Weiss Essen's offensive system is led by Marek Janssen, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kaito Mizuta. The forward has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.64 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1.62 per match.

Head to head: Hansa Rostock vs Rot-Weiss Essen

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Hansa Rostock Team Logo

Hansa Rostock

Germany - 3. Liga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D D L W

1.6

Home D L W D D

1.54

Away L D W W W

1.67

Away Team

Rot-Weiss Essen Team Logo

Rot-Weiss Essen

Germany - 3. Liga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D D W

1.72

Home W D W W D

1.92

Away L D D D W

1.5

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Published on 25 February 2026, at 20:34 Last updated on 25 February 2026, at 20:34
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