Rot-Weiss Essen vs RB Leipzig: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Rot-Weiss Essen host RB Leipzig at Stadion an der Hafenstraße on Tuesday 27 October 2026, kick-off 17:00 UTC, in the DFB-Pokal (round 2). Prediction markets make RB Leipzig the favourite at 81%, with the draw at 12% (Polymarket). Rot-Weiss Essen have had 24 days of rest since playing Bielefeld (Club Friendly); RB Leipzig have had 5 after facing Real Madrid and travel about 373 km. Rot-Weiss Essen have no reported absences; RB Leipzig are missing 2 (Marc Guiu, Assan Ouédraogo). The forecast at kick-off is 16°C with rain.