Ulm vs Rot-Weiss Essen | Prediction | 3. Liga | 16/05
Germany - 3. Liga
Ulm and Rot-Weiss Essen face each other on Saturday 05.16.2026, at 12:30 (UK Time), in a 3. Liga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Ulm's home ground, the Donaustadion.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ulm 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 Ulm vs Rot-Weiss Essen
With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:
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Market: No BTTS 2nd Half · @ 1.51
Last updated: 12-05-2026
The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.
Our prediction is: Rot-Weiss Essen to win the 1st half
The various signs and statistics we have studied point to this being a one-sided affair, with the favoured Rot-Weiss Essen likely coming out on top away from home. Rot-Weiss Essen has simply been the superior team this season, whereas Ulm has struggled.
But for some added value, we recommend betting on Rot-Weiss Essen to win the first half, which would bring a higher potential payout.
Our prediction is: Draw
Ulm vs Rot-Weiss Essen is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.59 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
Ulm preview
Ulm heads into the match with the following record in the 3. Liga: in 37 matches, Ulm secured 9 victories, 6 draws, and 22 losses, maintaining an average of 0.89 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Ulm's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Ulm has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 47 goals, of which 47 were scored in the 3. Liga, resulting in an average of 1.27 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Elias Löder, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Leon Dajaku has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Ulm has conceded 75 goals in the 3. Liga (an average of 2.03 per game) and 76 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
- 16 May 2026UlmRot-Weiss EssenL2316 May 20263. LigaUlm
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Rot-Weiss Essen2 - 3L - 09 May 2026OsnabrückUlmD1109 May 20263. LigaOsnabrück
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Ulm1 - 1D - 02 May 2026UlmViktoria KölnL0202 May 20263. LigaUlm
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Viktoria Köln0 - 2L - 25 Apr 20261860 MünchenUlmL3225 Apr 20263. Liga1860 München
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Ulm3 - 2L - 18 Apr 2026UlmHavelseW2118 Apr 20263. LigaUlm
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Havelse2 - 1W
Rot-Weiss Essen preview
Rot-Weiss Essen comes into the game with 37 matches played so far in the 3. Liga. They have secured 19 victories, 10 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.81 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 10 draws, and 9 losses.
Rot-Weiss Essen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 75 goals during this period. Of that total, 75 were netted in the 3. Liga, with an average of 2.03 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.97.
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 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kaito Mizuta. The midfielder has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 64 goals with an average of 1.73 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 65 goals in 38 matches, averaging 1.71 per match.
- 20 Sept 2026Rot-Weiss EssenHansa RostockD1120 Sept 20263. LigaRot-Weiss Essen
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Hansa Rostock1 - 1D - 16 Sept 2026Waldhof MannheimRot-Weiss EssenW1216 Sept 20263. LigaWaldhof Mannheim
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Rot-Weiss Essen1 - 2W - 12 Sept 2026Rot-Weiss EssenWürzburger KickersW6212 Sept 20263. LigaRot-Weiss Essen
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Würzburger Kickers6 - 2W - 05 Sept 2026Rot-Weiss EssenViktoria KölnW1005 Sept 20263. LigaRot-Weiss Essen
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Viktoria Köln1 - 0W - 29 Aug 2026Wehen WiesbadenRot-Weiss EssenD0029 Aug 20263. LigaWehen Wiesbaden
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Rot-Weiss Essen0 - 0D
Head to head: Ulm vs Rot-Weiss Essen
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ulm
Home
Rot-Weiss Essen
Away
Points & Results
- PPG0.891.81
- 24%Wins51%
- 35%First to Score57%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.272.03
- Conceded/game2.031.73
- xG1.451.79
- xGA1.601.54
Trends
- 73%Both Score81%
- 14%Clean Sheet16%
- 14%Failed to Score5%
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