Hansa Rostock and RW Essen Clash in Crucial 3. Liga Match

The 26th matchday of the 3. Liga features a pivotal encounter between Hansa Rostock and Rot-Weiss Essen on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 13:00 UTC at Ostseestadion in Rostock, Germany. Both teams are vying for promotion and a win is crucial to maintain their position in the league standings.

Current Form and Recent Performance

Hansa Rostock currently ranks 6th in the 3. Liga, whereas Rot-Weiss Essen holds the 7th position. Recent performances suggest a trend towards high-scoring games for both sides. Hansa Rostock’s last five matches have yielded an average of over three goals per game, with four of those games featuring more than two goals scored. Rot-Weiss Essen’s recent encounters have been even more prolific, averaging more than four goals per match, with at least three goals scored in four of their last five games.

Key Statistics and Head-to-Head Record

In their previous two matches this season, Hansa Rostock and Rot-Weiss Essen have faced each other. Historically, Hansa Rostock has won 2 of the 5 total matches played against Rot-Weiss Essen, with 2 wins for Rot-Weiss Essen and 1 draw. At Ostseestadion, Hansa Rostock has won 2 of the 2 matches played, while at Stadion Essen, Rot-Weiss Essen has won 1 of the 3 matches played. The total score across all matches is 12-7 in favor of Hansa Rostock.

Match Details and Goals

The match on February 28, 2026, concluded with a score of 3-2 in favor of Hansa Rostock. Michael Schultz scored an own goal for Rot-Weiss Essen at the 41st minute, followed by goals from Andreas Voglsammer (61st minute) and Dickson Abiama (63rd minute) for Hansa Rostock. Rot-Weiss Essen responded with goals from José-Enrique Ríos Alonso (82nd minute, penalty) and Emil Holten (86th minute, penalty).

Betting Odds and Predictions

Prior to the match, odds favored a home win for Hansa Rostock at 1.90, a draw at 3.80, and an away win for Rot-Weiss Essen at 3.70. Predictions suggest a high-scoring encounter, with a tip for over 2.5 goals offered at odds of 1.72. A Double Chance bet for X2 (draw or Rot-Weiss Essen win) was offered at 1.83. A predicted result of a 2-2 draw was given odds of 12.00.

Where to Watch

The match was broadcast live on NDR and Magenta Sport.

Looking Ahead

This match highlighted the competitive nature of the 3. Liga, with both teams demonstrating attacking prowess. As the season progresses, these close encounters will be crucial in determining the promotion contenders.