MATCH OVERVIEW
Sandhausen and Rot-Weiss Essen are set to face off in a pivotal 3. Liga match that could have significant implications for their respective campaigns. Sandhausen, playing at home, will look to leverage their familiarity with the venue to secure a win against a formidable Rot-Weiss Essen side. The match is scheduled for April 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and will be held at Sandhausen's home stadium.
ODDS ANALYSIS
The odds for this match suggest a closely contested battle, with Rot-Weiss Essen slightly favored to win at 2.33 compared to Sandhausen's 2.88. The probability of a draw stands at 3.5, indicating a competitive match. Based on these odds, Rot-Weiss Essen has a higher chance of securing victory, but Sandhausen's home advantage could play a crucial role.
TEAM ANALYSIS
Sandhausen
Sandhausen has had a mixed season, with an average of 32 matches played. They have a 50% rate of matches with over 2.5 goals and a 59.38% rate of both teams scoring. Their possession stands at 49.56%, with an average of 1.34 goals per match. Defensively, they concede 1.69 goals per game, which could be a concern against Rot-Weiss Essen's attacking prowess.
Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen has played 33 matches this season, with a higher over 2.5 goals percentage at 57.58%. They average 1.39 goals per match and concede 1.45, showing a slightly better defensive record than Sandhausen. Their possession is slightly lower at 47.61%, but they have a higher shots on target average, which could be decisive.
KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
Sandhausen
Dominic Baumann has been a standout performer for Sandhausen, scoring 11 goals this season. Jeremias Lorch and David Otto have also contributed significantly with 5 and 4 goals respectively.
Rot-Weiss Essen
Ahmet Arslan leads the charge for Rot-Weiss Essen with 13 goals, supported by Leonardo Vonic and Torben Müsel, each with 5 goals. Lucas Brumme has also been influential, scoring 4 goals.
STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE
Offensive Metrics
- Sandhausen averages 11.88 shots per game, with 4.13 on target.
- Rot-Weiss Essen averages 14.48 shots per game, with 4.7 on target.
Defensive Metrics
- Sandhausen concedes 1.69 goals per game.
- Rot-Weiss Essen concedes 1.45 goals per game.
Possession and Passing
- Sandhausen averages 387.59 passes per game with a success rate of 311.78.
- Rot-Weiss Essen averages 366.82 passes per game with a success rate of 292.39.
PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION
Based on the data, Rot-Weiss Essen appears to have a slight edge due to their better offensive and defensive metrics. However, Sandhausen's home advantage and their ability to score could make this a closely contested match. Key factors will include the performance of top scorers like Dominic Baumann and Ahmet Arslan.
Final Score Prediction: Sandhausen 1-2 Rot-Weiss Essen Half Time Score Prediction: Sandhausen 0-1 Rot-Weiss Essen Probability of Both Teams to Score: 60% Probability of Over 2.5 Goals: 55%