Rot-Weiss Essen – RB Leipzig

Recent form · Written before the match

Rot-Weiss Essen beat Fortuna Köln 2-0 on 13 October 2026, then lost 0-1 at Ingolstadt on 17 October. A match against Jahn Regensburg is scheduled for 23 October, four days before the cup.

RB Leipzig won 6-0 against Eintracht Frankfurt on 10 October, then lost 1-6 at Bayern Munich on 17 October. A match against Elversberg is scheduled for 24 October, three days before the cup.

The standings, minutes load, chances, shots, pressing and comparable xG are not established.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

No recent meeting between the two teams could be verified in the usable pages opened. A 1-4 result associated with the 2024/25 season appears in a search snippet, but it is not confirmed by a viewable page.

Even if confirmed, a previous meeting would have limited relevance if the squads, coaches and context had changed.

Absences and returns

No reliable list of absentees or suspended players, no confirmed starting goalkeeper, and no uncertain starters had been published before October 19, 2026. Squad lists do not establish availability on match day.

Context & news

In the scenario favorable to Leipzig, their individual quality and quick transitions can exploit Essen's turnovers, while early control of transitions could lead to a closed match. In the scenario favorable to Essen, home-field advantage, a compact block, transitions, and set pieces can reduce the gap, especially if Leipzig rotates heavily.

The match is a knockout tie, with no first-leg score, and qualification is the verified stake. Comparable data on progression, box defending, chances created, and set pieces are lacking.