Osnabrück vs Rot-Weiss Essen: match statistics
The analysis indicates a closely contested matchup between two teams occupying high positions in the table. Osnabrück displays solid home form with 58% clean sheets and just 0.75 goals conceded per match at home, making them a tough opponent on their own ground. Rot-Weiss Essen, on the other hand, stands out with offensive efficiency, scoring 1.91 goals per match away, but their defense raises concerns – they concede an average of 1.91 goals and have only 9% clean sheets in away matches. The recent form of both teams is good (Osnabrück 2.2 PPG, Essen 1.8 PPG in the last 5 matches), which further supports a draw outcome. Essen's high draw rate away from home (55%) and their tendency to share points, combined with the hosts' defensive solidity, suggests the most likely result is a draw in this encounter.
Osnabrück vs Rot-Weiss Essen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Osnabrück played against Rot-Weiss Essen in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Osnabrück has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Rot-Weiss Essen has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Osnabrück scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 1.00. Rot-Weiss Essen scores 2.00 and allows 1.58. Games in this league average 3.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Osnabrück's games and 88% of Rot-Weiss Essen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 63%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rot-Weiss Essen has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.58 per game. Osnabrück takes 13.0 shots per game, while Rot-Weiss Essen takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Osnabrück leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Rot-Weiss Essen leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Osnabrück's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 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 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
The analysis indicates a closely contested matchup between two teams occupying high positions in the table. Osnabrück displays solid home form with 58% clean sheets and just 0.75 goals conceded per match at home, making them a tough opponent on their own ground. Rot-Weiss Essen, on the other hand, stands out with offensive efficiency, scoring 1.91 goals per match away, but their defense raises concerns – they concede an average of 1.91 goals and have only 9% clean sheets in away matches. The recent form of both teams is good (Osnabrück 2.2 PPG, Essen 1.8 PPG in the last 5 matches), which further supports a draw outcome. Essen's high draw rate away from home (55%) and their tendency to share points, combined with the hosts' defensive solidity, suggests the most likely result is a draw in this encounter.
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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
| Osnabrück | Rot-Weiss Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.36 |
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.
Osnabrück is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Osnabrück · 1.8 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 37% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Osnabrück · 2 goals / game - Rot-Weiss Essen
Osnabrück is 58% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Osnabrück · 1.58 goals / game - Rot-Weiss Essen
Osnabrück scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Rot-Weiss Essen keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 meczów).
Rot-Weiss Essen scores in 96% of games (23 of 24 meczów), while Osnabrück keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 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 - Osnabrück
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)
Osnabrück - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rot-Weiss Essen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Osnabrück
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
| Osnabrück | Liga | Rot-Weiss Essen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.46 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 63% | ▲ 88% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 63% | • 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 22% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 83% | • 83% |
^ 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 Osnabrück's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Rot-Weiss Essen. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Osnabrück vs Rot-Weiss Essen?
The 3. Liga match finished Osnabrück 3:0 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 Osnabrück vs Rot-Weiss Essen?
Osnabrück score 1.46 goals per game on average and Rot-Weiss Essen 2.00. The 3. Liga average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Osnabrück's matches and 88% of Rot-Weiss Essen's.
What form are Osnabrück and Rot-Weiss Essen in?
Over the last 5 games Osnabrück have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Rot-Weiss Essen 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Osnabrück vs Rot-Weiss Essen?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Osnabrück vs Rot-Weiss Essen: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.