SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen Predictions

3. Liga3. Liga · Germany
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SSV Ulm 1846

SSV Ulm 1846

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Rot-Weiß Essen

Rot-Weiß Essen

🗓️ Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 13:30 CEST (venue time) · 11:30 UTC (your time)📍 Donaustadion, Ulm

Win Probability (1X2)

SSV Ulm 1846 12%Draw 21%Rot-Weiß Essen 67%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5

@ 4(+38% edge)

Match Result

8/10

Late Drama as Rot-Weiß Essen Edge SSV Ulm 1846 in Five-Goal Thriller

Rot-Weiß Essen snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over SSV Ulm 1846 at the Donaustadion, with a last-gasp winner capping off a pulsating encounter. The visitors struck first, finding the net inside two minutes, but Ulm responded with two goals in quick succession to turn the game on its head before halftime. Essen, however, restored parity just before the break and, after a tense second half marked by heavy discipline and a red card for Ulm, clinched all three points with a decisive goal in the dying moments. Both sides traded blows in a match full of momentum swings and emotional highs. Ulm’s aggressive approach saw them pick up four yellow cards and a red, while Essen kept their composure to capitalize late. The result leaves Ulm ruing missed opportunities and disciplinary lapses, while Essen celebrate a hard-earned away win.

🔥 AI Prediction Report

CERTIFIED W

Predicted

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Actual

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✅Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results2/2 hit

over_under_2_5 — over@ 4
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1x2 — away@ 1.44
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Key Moments

2' — Goal

Jaka Cuber Potocnik gives Rot-Weiß Essen an early lead with a clinical finish.

28' — Goal

Lucas Röser equalizes for Ulm, capping a sustained spell of pressure.

35' — Goal

Ulm take the lead with a second goal, turning the match on its head.

40' — Goal

Essen level the score just before halftime, shifting momentum.

Red Card' — Card

Ulm reduced to ten men after a second-half sending off, changing the tactical landscape.

90' — Goal

Essen snatch victory with a dramatic late winner.

SSV Ulm 1846

SSV Ulm 1846

6/10

SSV Ulm 1846 showed resilience after conceding early, turning the match around with two quick goals in the first half. Their 5-2-3 formation provided defensive solidity initially, but lapses in concentration and discipline proved costly. Four yellow cards and a red undermined their efforts, particularly as they were forced to play a man down late on, which ultimately opened the door for Essen’s late winner. Despite flashes of attacking promise and a spirited response to adversity, Ulm struggled to maintain control, particularly after their numerical disadvantage. Their inability to see out the draw or reclaim the lead was a reflection of both tactical inflexibility and mounting pressure from the visitors.

Key Players

Lucas Röser: Scored one of Ulm's two first-half goals, leading the line with energy.
Dennis Chessa: Instrumental in midfield, helping to orchestrate Ulm’s attacking phases.

Strengths

Quick response after concedingEffective attacking transitions in the first half

Weaknesses

Disciplinary issues (4 yellows, 1 red)Struggled to manage the game after taking the leadDefensive lapses late in each half
Rot-Weiß Essen

Rot-Weiß Essen

7.5/10

Rot-Weiß Essen started brightly, capitalizing on early momentum with a goal inside two minutes. Their 3-4-2-1 setup allowed for fluid transitions and width, which they exploited to stretch Ulm’s back five. After conceding twice in quick succession, Essen showed character to level before halftime and maintained composure under pressure, especially as Ulm’s discipline faltered. Essen’s late push, aided by their numerical advantage, paid dividends with a dramatic 90th-minute winner. Their ability to stay organized and seize their chances, particularly in high-pressure moments, was the difference on the day.

Key Players

Jaka Cuber Potocnik: Opened the scoring early and was a constant threat up front.
Kaito Mizuta: Instrumental in midfield, contributing to Essen’s attacking build-up and late winner.

Strengths

Fast starts and early pressureComposure under adversityClinical finishing in decisive moments

Weaknesses

Vulnerable to quick countersAllowed Ulm back into the game after taking the lead

Tactical Analysis

Ulm’s 5-2-3 formation emphasized defensive solidity and wing play, but left them occasionally exposed in central areas, especially when Essen overloaded the midfield. Their shape allowed for quick transitions, which paid off with two first-half goals, but their narrow midfield struggled to cope once reduced to ten men. The red card forced Ulm into a more reactive posture, ceding possession and territory late on. Essen’s 3-4-2-1 offered flexibility, with wingbacks pushing high and attacking midfielders drifting into pockets of space. This stretched Ulm’s back line and created overloads, particularly as the match wore on. Essen’s patience and width ultimately broke Ulm’s resistance, especially after the hosts’ dismissal.

Turning Point

The red card for Ulm in the second half, which shifted momentum decisively in Essen’s favor and paved the way for the late winner.

Man of the Match

Jaka Cuber Potocnik

Scored the crucial early goal and remained a persistent attacking threat throughout, setting the tone for Essen’s victory.

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SSV Ulm 18460.95

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Rot-Weiß Essen2.30

Expected goals · model says 2.30

Win Probability
SSV Ulm 1846 14% Draw 18% Rot-Weiß Essen 68%

Over 2.5 Goals

63%

BTTS: Yes

55%

Likely Scores

0-2 · 1-2 · 0-1

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SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
21%
67%
SSV Ulm 1846 12%Draw 21%Rot-Weiß Essen 67%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
63%
37%
Over 2.5 63%Under 2.5 37%

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The Case For This SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen Prediction

Rot-Weiß Essen travel to SSV Ulm 1846 as strong favorites, with a significant gap in league position and overall quality. Ulm, struggling defensively and fighting relegation, have conceded heavily all season, while Essen's attack is among the league's best. Both sides have a strong trend toward high-scoring games, and recent H2H meetings have seen plenty of goals. Expect Essen to control the match and create more chances, but Ulm's motivation and home crowd could see them get on the scoresheet.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Essen's away attack (2.0+ goals/game) vs Ulm's weak home defense (1.89 conceded/game).
  • →Ulm's recent form: DLLWL, conceding 12 in last 5.

Injuries & Team News

  • →No significant injuries reported for either side.

Match Context

  • →Essen's over 2.5 rate (67.57%) and Ulm's (64.86%) both support high goal expectation.
  • →Both teams have 4/5 BTTS in recent matches.
  • →Essen have more to play for (promotion race), Ulm are fighting relegation.

How SSV Ulm 1846 and Rot-Weiß Essen Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

SSV Ulm 1846SSV Ulm 1846last 5 matches

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Rot-Weiß EssenRot-Weiß Essenlast 5 matches
T. MuselXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

B. HuningXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

G. SwajkowskiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Cuber PotocnikXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen — Last 10 Matches

SSV Ulm 1846SSV Ulm 1846Last 10 results
L2-3
D1-1
L0-2
L2-3
W2-1
L1-5
D1-1
W1-0
D1-1
L1-3
Lvs Rot-Weiß Essen2-3
D@ VfL Osnabrück1-1
Lvs FC Viktoria Köln0-2
L@ TSV 1860 München2-3
Wvs Havelse2-1
L@ Hansa Rostock1-5
D@ Stuttgart II1-1
Wvs Verl1-0
D@ Energie Cottbus1-1
Lvs FC Ingolstadt 041-3

Strengths

  • +Defensively solid — 0.0 conceded/game
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 65.79% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Struggling to score — 0.0 goals/game
Rot-Weiß EssenRot-Weiß EssenLast 10 results
W3-2
W1-0
L1-6
L1-2
L3-5
W4-1
W3-1
W1-0
W2-1
W4-2
W@ SSV Ulm 18463-2
Wvs Verl1-0
L@ Stuttgart II1-6
Lvs FC Saarbrücken1-2
L@ Energie Cottbus3-5
Wvs FC Ingolstadt 044-1
W@ FC Schweinfurt 053-1
Wvs MSV Duisburg1-0
W@ FC Viktoria Köln2-1
Wvs Erzgebirge Aue4-2

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 68.42% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 3.0 conceded/game

What History Says: SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen

SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen Head-to-Head History

Last 4 meetings between these sides

2

SSV Ulm 1846 wins

0

Draws

2

Rot-Weiß Essen wins

50%0% draws50%
16 May 26SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen2-3
20 Dec 25Rot-Weiß Essen vs SSV Ulm 18463-2
17 Feb 24Rot-weiss Essen vs SSV ULM 18460-2
24 Sept 23SSV ULM 1846 vs Rot-weiss Essen2-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
SSV Ulm 1846 Win3.7512.0%-14.7%
Draw4.0021.0%-4.0%
Rot-Weiß Essen Win1.2567.0%-13.0%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value3.0063.0%+29.7%
Under 2.51.3637.0%-36.5%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yesvalue3.4054.0%+24.6%
No1.3046.0%-30.9%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 3.00EV +0.890
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 3.40EV +0.836

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Things to Watch: SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen

  • ⚠️Some match stats (shots, possession, corners) missing for recent games.
  • ⚠️Lineups not available at time of prediction.
  • ⚠️Essen's away defense has been leaky (42 conceded in 18 away games).
  • ⚠️Final round of season: motivation and rotation risks possible.

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How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for SSV Ulm 1846 vs Rot-Weiß Essen: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 10 May 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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