Football Match: Red-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund (First round, scheduled from 8:15 PM to 11:15 PM)
Borussia Dortmund Favored in Cup Match Against Rot-Weiss Essen
On August 18, 2025, Rot-Weiss Essen will face off against Ruhr district neighbors Borussia Dortmund in a cup match. The match, scheduled for a 6:00 PM kick-off, will be broadcasted live on ARD, with highlights to follow.
Rot-Weiss Essen, currently playing in the third division, will be relying on the momentum they displayed in the second half of last season. Despite their attacking prowess and home advantage, they face a tough challenge against a Borussia Dortmund team that recently finished fourth in the 2024/25 Bundesliga season.
Analysts predict a clear victory for Borussia Dortmund, with score predictions ranging from 3-1 to 5-1 in favor of Dortmund. This forecast is based on Dortmund’s superior squad depth, quality, and experience, which are expected to help them overcome Essen's defensive vulnerabilities.
According to various sources, here are the key predictions:
| Source | Score Prediction | Key Notes | |-----------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | The Hard Tackle | Rot-Weiss Essen 1-3 Borussia Dortmund | Essen motivated but Dortmund’s firepower expected to prevail[1] | | Sports Mole | Rot-Weiss Essen 1-5 Borussia Dortmund | Dortmund strong, multiple goals predicted, Essen unlikely to advance[2]| | Football Whispers | Rot-Weiss Essen 1-5 Borussia Dortmund | Bookmakers favor Dortmund, high scoring game expected[3] | | Scores24.live | Dortmund favored with -1.5 handicap | Dortmund expected to dominate despite home crowd pressure[5] |
However, the actual result was a closer 1-0 Dortmund win, a narrower margin than predicted, suggesting Essen’s defense was somewhat more resilient than anticipated.
Meanwhile, the matches SC Preußen Münster - Hertha BSC, 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 - Fortuna Düsseldorf, and SG Dynamo Dresden - 1. FSV Mainz 05 are also being played on the same day. These matches are not part of the cup competition and will also be broadcasted live on ARD, with highlights to follow after the live broadcast.
Rot-Weiss Essen will be aiming to make life as difficult as possible for Borussia Dortmund in their quest to progress in the cup. The match is sure to be an exciting one, with Essen's home support and Dortmund's superior squad likely to create a thrilling atmosphere.
Sports fans eagerly anticipate the cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and Borussia Dortmund on August 18, 2025. Despite Essen's home advantage and second-half momentum, European leagues analysts predict a victory for Dortmund, with scores ranging from 1-3 to 5-1. This forecast is based on Dortmund's superior squad depth, quality, and experience, contrasted with Essen's defensive vulnerabilities.
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