{"id":3893,"date":"2026-08-21T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/rot-weiss-essen-vs-st-pauli-predictions-picks-odds-23-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T16:00:00","slug":"rot-weiss-essen-vs-st-pauli-predictions-picks-odds-23-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/rot-weiss-essen-vs-st-pauli-predictions-picks-odds-23-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &#8211; 23\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/dfb-pokal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">DFB Pokal<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/rot-weiss-essen.png\" alt=\"Rot-Weiss Essen\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Rot-Weiss Essen<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">23 Aug 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">17:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/st-pauli.png\" alt=\"St. Pauli\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">St. Pauli<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">St. Pauli to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">2.02<\/span><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/rot-weiss-essen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Rot-Weiss Essen<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/st-pauli.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> St. Pauli<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 23\/08\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/dfb-pokal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">DFB Pokal &middot; 1st Round<\/div><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 23 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Stadion Essen<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-cmp\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-oc-title\">Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli &ndash; Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-oc-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oc-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\">Bookmaker<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">1<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">X<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">2<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\">Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>Stake<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">3.00<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\">3.60<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">2.02<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>bc.game<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">3.15<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\">3.70<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\">2.08<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1X: Double Chance Rot-Weiss Essen or Draw<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">3.00<\/span><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Stake<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 14 Sep 2026 at 12:14 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> DFB Pokal<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> 1st Round<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 23 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 17:00 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Stadion Essen<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli Preview<\/h2><p>Rot-Weiss Essen head into this DFB Pokal first-round clash brimming with confidence from a strong 2025\/26 campaign. Uwe Koschinat's side finished third in the 3. Liga and contested a promotion\/relegation play-off, underlining their upward trajectory. Their home record at Stadion Essen is formidable: just one defeat in their last twelve matches on home soil. A 4-2-3-1 shape is expected, and the atmosphere should give them a genuine edge.<\/p><p>St. Pauli arrive in dire form, winless across their last twelve competitive fixtures. Relegation from the Bundesliga triggered a managerial change, with Marcel Rapp now tasked with rebuilding a squad that has undergone extensive turnover. New signings need time to gel, and a 3-4-1-2 system suggests Rapp wants defensive solidity first. This cup tie represents an early, uncomfortable examination of a project still very much in its infancy.<\/p><p>Rot-Weiss Essen's home record is the cornerstone of this selection. Having lost just once in their last 12 matches at Stadion Essen, with an average of 1.97 goals per game on home soil, they carry genuine threat. The double chance covering a home win or draw at <span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">3.00<\/span> reflects that defensive solidity and attacking output in front of their own supporters.<\/p><p>St. Pauli's form paints a bleak picture. Four defeats and a draw across their last five competitive outings, part of a broader 12-match winless streak, suggests a squad still reeling from relegation. A managerial change, wholesale squad turnover, and a new tactical system under Marcel Rapp's 3-4-1-2 all point to a side in transition rather than one ready to impose itself away from home.<\/p><p>Cup football rewards intensity and organisation, two qualities Rot-Weiss Essen have demonstrated consistently at Stadion Essen. Uwe Koschinat's likely 4-2-3-1 setup gives them width and pressing options against a reshuffled St. Pauli backline still finding its feet. Backing the hosts to avoid defeat here, with the draw at <span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_rot-weiss-essen_st-pauli_19714042\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\">3.60<\/span> providing additional cover, looks a well-founded position given the contrasting trajectories of these two sides.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know about Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Essen unbeaten in 92% of home matches<\/li><li>St. Pauli winless in twelve consecutive games<\/li><li>Relegated visitors rebuilding under new manager<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Rot-Weiss Essen<\/h4>\n                \n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">4.7<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">33%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">St. Pauli<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">4\/5 (80%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">61%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Rot-Weiss Essen<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">St. Pauli<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1D 4L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">3.1<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.6<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2\/5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Rot-Weiss Essen<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Jakob Golz<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> RB Name<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> CB Name<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> CB Name<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> LB Name<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> CM Name<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> CM Name<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> CAM Name<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> RW Name<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> ST Name<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> LW Name<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Dominik Martinovic <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Torben M&uuml;sel <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Mat&iacute;as Biscay <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Jannik Mause <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Manuel Wintzheimer <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Lucas Brumme <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">St. Pauli<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">3-4-1-2<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Ben Voll<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> David Nemeth<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Marcus Mathisen<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Tomoya Ando<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Arkadiusz Pyrka<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Mathias Rasmussen<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Joel Chima Fujita<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Louis Oppie<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Branimir Hrgota<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Martijn Kaars<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Taichi Hara<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Lars Ritzka<\/li><li>Erik Ahlstrand<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>James Sands <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Christopher Avevor <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Abdoulie Ceesay <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Connor Metcalfe <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Gi&#769;sli Th&oacute;rdarson <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Mathias Pereira Lage <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">St. Pauli arrive at this DFB-Pokal first-round tie with a well-sourced <strong>3-4-1-2<\/strong>, Branimir Hrgota operating behind the twin strike partnership of Martijn Kaars and Taichi Hara. Rot-Weiss Essen's <strong>4-2-3-1<\/strong> shape, by contrast, comes from a single speculative source, so treat that structure with some caution ahead of kickoff.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">The tactical contrast is intriguing on paper: St. Pauli's wing-backs will be central to stretching a four-man Essen defence, while the hosts' double pivot must cope with the movement of Hrgota in the hole. The confidence gap in lineup information slightly favours the Bundesliga visitors heading into this cup encounter.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli Match?<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli?<\/h3><p>Rot-Weiss Essen host St. Pauli at Stadion Essen on 23 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 local time.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli being played?<\/h3><p>This DFB Pokal first-round fixture takes place at <strong>Stadion Essen<\/strong>, home ground of Rot-Weiss Essen.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Watch Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2><p>Check local listings for DFB Pokal coverage; streaming availability varies by region and broadcaster agreements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 23\/08\/2026 Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli Preview Rot-Weiss Essen head into this DFB Pokal first-round clash brimming with confidence from a strong 2025\/26 campaign. Uwe Koschinat&#8217;s side finished third in the 3. Liga and contested a promotion\/relegation play-off, underlining their upward trajectory. 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