Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Betiball's prediction for Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund on 18 August 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund preview before placing your bet.

Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund: Starting Lineups Time : 18/08/2025 14:45

Rot-Weiss Essen
0 - 1
Finished
Borussia Dortmund
90+5' event Kelsey Owusu Aninkorah-Meisel
87' event Kelsey Owusu Aninkorah-Meisel / Klaus Gjasula
84' event Torben Musel / Jose-Enrique Rios Alonso
83' event Dominik Martinovic / Ramien Safi
76' event Marvin Obuz / Ahmet Arslan
75' event Nils Kaiser / Lucas Brumme
event 90+4' Salih Ozcan / Marcel Sabitzer
event 79' Sehrou Guirassy
event 76' Daniel Svensson
event 64' Jobe Bellingham / Pascal Gross
event 64' Julian Brandt / Maximilian Beier
90+5' event Kelsey Owusu Aninkorah-Meisel
event 90+4' Salih Ozcan / Marcel Sabitzer
87' event Kelsey Owusu Aninkorah-Meisel / Klaus Gjasula
event 79' Sehrou Guirassy
84' event Torben Musel / Jose-Enrique Rios Alonso
event 76' Daniel Svensson
83' event Dominik Martinovic / Ramien Safi
event 64' Jobe Bellingham / Pascal Gross
76' event Marvin Obuz / Ahmet Arslan
event 64' Julian Brandt / Maximilian Beier
75' event Nils Kaiser / Lucas Brumme
Rot-Weiss Essen Rot-Weiss Essen
Substitutions
#32 Luca Bazzoli
#19 Franci Bouebari
#18 Nils Kaiser
#11 Dominik Martinovic
#26 Torben Musel
#10 Marvin Obuz
#30 Kelsey Owusu Aninkorah-Meisel
#39 Gianluca Swajkowski
#35 Felix Wienand
Rot-Weiss Essen Rot-Weiss Essen Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund
12Shots13
5Shots on Goal4
11Fouls9
2Corner Kick6
9Free kick11
2Offside4
1Yellow card1
3Save5
5Successful Tackles6
9Interceptions6
14Long pass32
5Shots off goal5
2Blocked4
8Tackle13
7Dribbles5
20Throw-in22
322Passes644
52Attacks126
31Dangerous attacks56
1Corner Kicks(HT)4
Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund
Substitutions
#27 Karim Adeyemi
#7 Jobe Bellingham
#10 Julian Brandt
#37 Cole Campbell
#42 Almugera Kabar
#49 Yannik Luhrs
#33 Alexander Niklas Meyer
#6 Salih Ozcan
#21 Giovanni Reyna
Commentary
90+5' Kelsey Owusu Aninkorah-Meisel - Rot-Weiss Essen receive a yellow card
90+4' Borussia Dortmund — substitution: Salih Ozcan / Marcel Sabitzer
87' Rot-Weiss Essen — substitution: Kelsey Owusu Aninkorah-Meisel / Klaus Gjasula
84' Rot-Weiss Essen — substitution: Torben Musel / Jose-Enrique Rios Alonso
83' Rot-Weiss Essen — substitution: Dominik Martinovic / Ramien Safi
79' Goal! Sehrou Guirassy - Borussia Dortmund
76' Rot-Weiss Essen — substitution: Marvin Obuz / Ahmet Arslan
76' Daniel Svensson - Borussia Dortmund receive a yellow card
75' Rot-Weiss Essen — substitution: Nils Kaiser / Lucas Brumme
64' Borussia Dortmund — substitution: Jobe Bellingham / Pascal Gross
64' Borussia Dortmund — substitution: Julian Brandt / Maximilian Beier

How We Build the Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund on 18 August 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rot-Weiss Essen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Borussia Dortmund's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Rot-Weiss Essen and Borussia Dortmund sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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