Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen Prediction, H2H & Stats

World: Friendlies Clubs · Club Friendlies
Full time
3:0
HT 2 - 0
10' I. Maza
23' P. Schick (Penalty)
30' G. Swajkowski
58' M. Geschwill
66' J. Gnagnon
73' J. Berghoff
79' M. Culbreath
90+2' L. Bade
90+4' M. Obuz
Saturday, 1 August 2026

Head to head

Last 2 meetings
2games
1Bayer Leverkusen wins
0Draws
1Rot-Weiß Essen wins
3Goals per game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
26 Jul 2024Friendlies Clubs Rot-Weiß Essen 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen
02 Feb 2021DFB Pokal Rot-weiss Essen 2 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen

Recent form

7 W 0 D 3 L in the last 10
05 Nov 2026UEFA Europa League Bayer Leverkusen 0 - 1 Marseille L
31 Oct 2026Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 4 VfB Stuttgart L
28 Oct 2026DFB Pokal Bayer Leverkusen 5 - 2 1. FC Nürnberg W
25 Oct 2026Bundesliga 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen L
22 Oct 2026UEFA Europa League OFI 0 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen W
18 Oct 2026Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 1 SC Freiburg W
15 Oct 2026UEFA Europa League Lech Poznan 0 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen W
10 Oct 2026Bundesliga FSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen W
20 Sep 2026Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 RB Leipzig W
16 Sep 2026UEFA Europa League Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 Celje W
5 W 3 D 2 L in the last 10
01 Nov 20263. Liga SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach 0 - 1 Rot-Weiß Essen W
27 Oct 2026DFB Pokal Rot-Weiß Essen 1 - 2 RB Leipzig L
23 Oct 20263. Liga Rot-Weiß Essen 1 - 0 SSV Jahn Regensburg W
17 Oct 20263. Liga FC Ingolstadt 04 1 - 0 Rot-Weiß Essen L
13 Oct 20263. Liga Rot-Weiß Essen 2 - 0 Fortuna Köln W
09 Oct 20263. Liga Preußen Münster 3 - 3 Rot-Weiß Essen D
03 Oct 2026Friendlies Clubs Arminia Bielefeld 2 - 2 Rot-Weiß Essen D
20 Sep 20263. Liga Rot-Weiß Essen 1 - 1 Hansa Rostock D
16 Sep 20263. Liga Waldhof Mannheim 1 - 2 Rot-Weiß Essen W
12 Sep 20263. Liga Rot-Weiß Essen 6 - 2 Würzburger Kickers W

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bayer Leverkusen Draw Rot-Weiß Essen

Most likely scores

2-2 6.4%
2-3 5.6%
3-2 5.3%
1-2 5.1%
2-1 4.8%
3-3 4.7%

Expected goals: 2.5 Bayer Leverkusen · 2.65 Rot-Weiß Essen

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals95%
Over 2.5 goals88%
Over 3.5 goals75%
Both teams score84%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
50%
Form
50%
40%
Attack
60%
86%
Defence
14%
100%
Goal model
0%
50%
Head to head
50%
50%
Goals
50%
55%
Overall
44%

Season numbers

Friendlies Clubs 2026

When the goals come

1
0-15'
3
3
16-30'
2
2
31-45'
3
6
46-60'
4
1
61-75'
4
1
76-90'
3
1
0-15'
0
0
16-30'
1
0
31-45'
2
0
46-60'
1
0
61-75'
1
0
76-90'
3
Bayer Leverkusen Rot-Weiß Essen

Side by side

Bayer Leverkusen Rot-Weiß Essen
3 Played 5
3 Won 3
0 Drawn 0
0 Lost 2
4.7 Goals scored per game 4.2
0.3 Goals conceded per game 1.2
4 / 5 Scored per game (home / away) 3 / 5
2 Clean sheets 2
0 Failed to score 1
3 Longest winning run 3
4-0 Biggest win 5-1
- Biggest defeat 1-2
0/0 Penalties scored 0/0

Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen: preview and prediction

Bayer Leverkusen host Rot-Weiß Essen in the World Friendlies Clubs (Club Friendlies) on Saturday, 1st August 2026 at 10:00.

Bayer Leverkusen are struggling, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (W-L-W-L-L). Rot-Weiß Essen are in good shape, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (W-L-W-L-W).

In the last 2 meetings, Bayer Leverkusen won 1, Rot-Weiß Essen won 1 and 0 ended level. These games average 3 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% and over 2.5 goals in 100%.

Our goal model expects about 2.5 goals for Bayer Leverkusen and 2.65 for Rot-Weiß Essen. It gives Rot-Weiß Essen the edge (38% home win, 18% draw, 43% away win), 88% for over 2.5 goals and 84% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-2.

Our pick was Over 2.5.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen FAQs

What is the best prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?

Our top tip is Tip of the Day: Over 2.5.

Who will win Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?

Rot-Weiß Essen are favourites: our model gives Bayer Leverkusen 38%, the draw 18% and Rot-Weiß Essen 43%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 84% chance in our model, and it happened in 100% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 5.2 goals in total, with a 88% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Bayer Leverkusen vs Rot-Weiß Essen?

Kick-off is on Saturday, 1st August 2026 at 10:00.