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
Key match information
Osnabrück played Rot-Weiss Essen in 3. Liga (Germany). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Osnabrück: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Rot-Weiss Essen: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Osnabrück scores 1.46 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Rot-Weiss Essen scores 2.00 and concedes 1.58. League average: 3.15 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Osnabrück 42%, Rot-Weiss Essen 88%. Over 2.5: Osnabrück 42%, Rot-Weiss Essen 63%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Rot-Weiss Essen has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.58. Osnabrück: 13.0 shots per match, Rot-Weiss Essen: 15.0.
Match halves
Osnabrück: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 1.00. Rot-Weiss Essen: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.25.
Goals by minute
Osnabrück: 76-90+ (9 goals). Rot-Weiss Essen: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.15 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Osnabrück is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Osnabrück · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.46 goals / match - Osnabrück · 2 goals / match - Rot-Weiss Essen
Osnabrück is 58% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Osnabrück · 1.58 goals / match - Rot-Weiss Essen
Osnabrück scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Rot-Weiss Essen keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 matches).
Rot-Weiss Essen scores in 96% of matches (23 of 24 matches), while Osnabrück keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Osnabrück
Over / Under - Rot-Weiss Essen
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 29% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rot-Weiss Essen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Osnabrück
Rot-Weiss Essen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Osnabrück 0 - 1 - 0 Rot-Weiss Essen. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.