Hansa Rostock vs Rot-Weiss Essen: match statistics
Statistical analysis suggests very even chances for both teams, pointing towards a draw. Hansa Rostock shows solid home form with a 38% win rate and a high xG (2.02), yet their last five matches yielded only 1 point per match. Rot-Weiss Essen has better overall form (1.6 PPG in the last 5 matches) and more wins this season, but they draw in 50% of away cases and concede an average of 2 goals per match. The hosts hold a possession advantage (56%) and better scoring efficiency at home, while the visitors show higher shot conversion (12%). Considering Rot-Weiss Essen's tendency for away draws and the balanced strength of both teams, splitting the points seems the most probable outcome, though the hosts hold a slight edge due to the home advantage.
Hansa Rostock vs Rot-Weiss Essen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hansa Rostock played against Rot-Weiss Essen in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Hansa Rostock has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Rot-Weiss Essen has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Hansa Rostock scores 1.64 goals per game and allows 1.12. Rot-Weiss Essen scores 1.92 and allows 1.64. Games in this league average 3.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Hansa Rostock's games and 84% of Rot-Weiss Essen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 64%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hansa Rostock has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.75 per game. Hansa Rostock takes 15.4 shots per game, while Rot-Weiss Essen takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Hansa Rostock leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Rot-Weiss Essen leads at halftime in 32% and scores 1.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hansa Rostock's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Rot-Weiss Essen, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.15 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis suggests very even chances for both teams, pointing towards a draw. Hansa Rostock shows solid home form with a 38% win rate and a high xG (2.02), yet their last five matches yielded only 1 point per match. Rot-Weiss Essen has better overall form (1.6 PPG in the last 5 matches) and more wins this season, but they draw in 50% of away cases and concede an average of 2 goals per match. The hosts hold a possession advantage (56%) and better scoring efficiency at home, while the visitors show higher shot conversion (12%). Considering Rot-Weiss Essen's tendency for away draws and the balanced strength of both teams, splitting the points seems the most probable outcome, though the hosts hold a slight edge due to the home advantage.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Hansa Rostock | Rot-Weiss Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rot-Weiss Essen is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Hansa Rostock · 1.6 pts / game - Rot-Weiss Essen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rot-Weiss Essen is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.64 goals / game - Hansa Rostock · 1.92 goals / game - Rot-Weiss Essen
Hansa Rostock is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Hansa Rostock · 1.64 goals / game - Rot-Weiss Essen
Hansa Rostock scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Rot-Weiss Essen keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 meczów).
Rot-Weiss Essen scores in 92% of games (23 of 25 meczów), while Hansa Rostock keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hansa Rostock
Over / Under - Rot-Weiss Essen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hansa Rostock - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rot-Weiss Essen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Hansa Rostock
Rot-Weiss Essen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (3. Liga).
Teams vs league
| Hansa Rostock | Liga | Rot-Weiss Essen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.76 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 63% | ▲ 84% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 64% | • 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 22% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 72% | 76% | ▼ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 84% | • 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Hansa Rostock's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Rot-Weiss Essen. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hansa Rostock vs Rot-Weiss Essen?
The 3. Liga match finished Hansa Rostock 3:2 Rot-Weiss Essen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hansa Rostock vs Rot-Weiss Essen?
Hansa Rostock score 1.64 goals per game on average and Rot-Weiss Essen 1.92. The 3. Liga average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Hansa Rostock's matches and 84% of Rot-Weiss Essen's.
What form are Hansa Rostock and Rot-Weiss Essen in?
Over the last 5 games Hansa Rostock have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Rot-Weiss Essen 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hansa Rostock vs Rot-Weiss Essen?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.