Ludwigspark-Stadion · Referee Patrick Schwengers, Germany · Analysis updated 14:24 UTC
FC Saarbrücken vs Rot-Weiß Essen Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.07 expected goals for FC Saarbrücken and 1.64 for Rot-Weiß Essen, a combined total of 3.71. That distribution gives FC Saarbrücken the largest share of the 1X2 market at 48%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 72% for over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 48% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
FC Saarbrücken win
47.9% probability
Expected goals
2.07 – 1.64
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
FC Saarbrücken home form
6 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Rot-Weiß Essen away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 5 of the last 9 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
69%
Double chance 12
79%
Double chance X2
52%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–18.6%
- 1–18.3%
- 2–27.1%
- 1–26.8%
- 3–15.9%
Recent form
FC Saarbrücken
- 2026-10-17T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Fortuna Düsseldorf · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-10-13T17:00:00.000Z · H vs MSV Duisburg · 2-4 (L)
- 2026-10-10T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Fortuna Köln · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-10-02T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Nancy · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:30:00.000Z · H vs SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach · 2-1 (W)
Rot-Weiß Essen
- 2026-10-03T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Arminia Bielefeld · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-20T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Hansa Rostock · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-16T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Waldhof Mannheim · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-12T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Würzburger Kickers · 6-2 (W)
- 2026-09-05T14:30:00.000Z · H vs FC Viktoria Köln · 1-0 (W)
Head-to-head
- 2026-08-09T14:30:00.000Z · FC Saarbrücken 5-2 Rot-Weiß Essen (3. Liga)
- 2026-04-26T14:30:00.000Z · FC Saarbrücken 2-1 Rot-Weiß Essen (3. Liga)
- 2025-11-29T13:00:00.000Z · FC Saarbrücken 2-3 Rot-Weiß Essen (3. Liga)
- 2025-04-26T12:00:00.000Z · FC Saarbrücken 3-0 Rot-Weiß Essen (3. Liga)
- 2024-12-01T15:30:00.000Z · FC Saarbrücken 1-0 Rot-Weiß Essen (3. Liga)
- 2024-04-24T17:00:00.000Z · FC Saarbrücken 1-1 Rot-weiss Essen (3. Liga)
- 2023-10-22T14:30:00.000Z · FC Saarbrücken 1-2 Rot-weiss Essen (3. Liga)
- 2023-03-18T13:00:00.000Z · FC Saarbrücken 3-0 Rot-weiss Essen (3. Liga)
- 2022-09-19T17:00:00.000Z · FC Saarbrücken 0-1 Rot-weiss Essen (3. Liga)
3. Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSV Duisburg | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 25 |
| 2 | FC Viktoria Köln | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 20 |
| 3 | Rot-Weiß Essen | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Saarbrücken | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| 5 | Hoffenheim II | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 6 | Hansa Rostock | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 15 |
| 7 | Stuttgart II | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 | Alemannia Aachen | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 9 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 14 |
| 10 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 14 |
| 11 | Waldhof Mannheim | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 13 |
| 12 | Preußen Münster | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 12 |
| 13 | SV Wehen | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 12 |
| 14 | Verl | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 12 |
| 15 | SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 12 |
| 16 | Würzburger Kickers | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 | SV Meppen | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 11 |
| 18 | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 19 | Fortuna Köln | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 10 |
| 20 | Havelse | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is FC Saarbrücken win, at 47.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 70% and over 2.5 goals at 72%.
A 48% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.