TSV 1860 Munchen vs SC Rot-Weiss Essen Best odds and tips

TSV 1860 Munchen currently sit 9th in the 3. Liga 2024-2025 standings with 51 points from 35 games, just two points ahead of 10th-placed SC Rot-Weiss Essen, who have 49 points from the same number of matches. With just two points separating the sides, this clash could have a big impact on the mid-table standings as we enter the final stretch of the season. Felix Herzenbruch is the foundation of the Essener’s defence, and his ability to quickly transition the ball forward allows the team to play a fast-paced game. Uwe Koschinat has instilled a more aggressive, pressing identity on the squad since he took over as head coach in December 2024, and it has paid dividends with the side coming into this match in good form. Marc Schnatterer is the creative hub of the home side’s midfield, and Patrick Hobsch is the clinical forward that they have been lacking in recent years. With 11 goals in 33 league games, Hobsch is the top scorer, and with four goals in his last five appearances, he looks a good anytime scorer bet for this game.

Patrick Gloeckner has done a fantastic job since taking over as head coach in January 2025, quickly instilling a patient, possession-based system on his side. They play a possession-based 4-2-3-1 system, which allows them to control the tempo and switch formations to adapt to their opponents. TSV 1860 Munchen have won seven, drawn three, and lost seven of their 17 home games in the 3. Liga this season, conceding 26 goals. SC Rot-Weiss Essen have won six, drawn two, and lost nine of their 17 away games in the 3. Liga, scoring an average of 1.06 goals and conceding 1.53 goals per away match.

With both teams coming into this match in good form, winning four and losing one of their last five in all competitions, this should be a close match. However, the home side have the edge in the head-to-head, and with TSV 1860 Munchen playing at home, the odds of 2.40 for the home win seem a bit tight, while the away win is a bit generous at 2.90. A clash between a patient, possession-based team and a direct, high-energy side should be an absorbing tactical battle, and with both sides likely to score, over 2.5 goals looks a tempting market.