Hansa Rostock vs Stuttgart Prediction 21 August 2026
🔊 Hansa Rostock will host Stuttgart in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. For the hosts, this is one of the biggest matches of the season: the finalists of last year's competition are coming to Ostseestadion, and the match is expected to be played in front of a packed crowd. Hansa have already picked up four points in two rounds of the 3. Liga and are in good form, while for Stuttgart this will be their first official match of the new season.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last meeting took place in the first round of the 2020/21 DFB-Pokal: Stuttgart won in Rostock 1-0.
Head-to-head statistics Hansa Rostock - Stuttgart
Hansa Rostock Team Overview
Hansa have made a very productive start to the season in the Third Liga. In the first round, Daniel Brinkmann's side beat Hoffenheim II 3-2, then drew 3-3 at home with Waldhof. Four points from two matches is a solid start, especially considering Rostock have already scored six goals.
At the same time, the opening matches of the season have fairly clearly highlighted Hansa's strengths and weaknesses. In attack the team looks convincing, they can come back quickly and make active use of set pieces. Against Waldhof, Rostock fell behind by two goals twice but found an answer both times and ultimately salvaged a draw. All three of Hansa's goals came from set pieces.
But the defence still raises questions. After the 3-3 with Waldhof, Brinkmann noted directly that the team's work without the ball needs improving. In that match Hansa allowed their opponents too much space on several occasions, and similar mistakes against a Bundesliga club will be considerably more costly.
Andreas Voglsammer deserves a special mention. The 34-year-old striker has scored three goals in the first two rounds and has already become the team's main finisher. He got on the scoresheet again against Waldhof and also hit the crossbar from a free kick. If Hansa can regularly deliver the ball into his zone, the hosts will have a real chance to punish Stuttgart for any lack of concentration.
Rostock's main advantage ahead of this cup match is match rhythm and home ground. The team has already built up the necessary intensity. On top of that, Hansa clearly have no intention of sitting back on their own half: the start of the season shows that Brinkmann prefers a more adventurous style of football.
Match Results: Hansa Rostock
Stuttgart Team Overview
Stuttgart are beginning their official season after an extended pre-season. Sebastian Hoeneß's side tried out various combinations during their friendly matches and met Fulham in their final warm-up. The English side won 1:0, making it the first defeat for the Swabians in their summer preparation. At the same time, Hoeneß got the chance to see his team's problems ahead of their first official match.
Most importantly, Stuttgart are going into the DFB-Pokal without the status of reigning holders. The Swabians won the trophy in the 2024/25 season, but a year later reached the final and lost to Bayern 0:3. So the current edition begins for the club with a new motivation - to win the cup back, rather than defend the title.
The squad difference compared to Hansa remains significant. Even accounting for possible rotation, Hoeneß has far more quality players at virtually every position. This is especially important in the second half, when physical load and individual decisions can start to shape the course of the match.
That said, I wouldn't expect Stuttgart to press hard from the opening minutes. For the team this is only the first official match of the season, whereas Hansa have already found their competitive rhythm. A more rational approach would be ball control and gradually increasing pressure as the match progresses.
The Swabians' main task is to stop Hansa from turning the match into an emotional cup shootout. The longer Stuttgart can maintain control and force the hosts to defend deep, the more the difference in class will show.
Match Results: Stuttgart
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 22;
- first-half wins for the home side - 8; for the away side - 3; draws - 2;
- average first-half total: 1.05;
- today's home side average 0.55 goals, the away side - 0.5.
- Hansa Rostock have scored in the first half in 5 matches in a row.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 22;
- both teams scored all time - 14 times;
- at the home team's ground - 8 times.
- Hansa Rostock score and concede in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Hansa Rostock score and concede at home in 8 matches in a row.
- Stuttgart score and concede away in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Stuttgart score and concede in 6 of their last 7 matches.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Hansa deserve credit for their start to the season: four points, six goals scored, and the ability to come back even after falling seriously behind. At home, Rostock will surely cause Stuttgart problems, particularly from set pieces and with the backing of their fans.
But Hansa's defence still has too many open spaces, and against a Bundesliga-level side mistakes like that are usually punished. Stuttgart are behind in terms of match rhythm, but they significantly outclass their opponents individually and in squad depth. Even after the summer break, that should be enough to win.
That said, I'm not expecting a rout: Hansa are at home, have already found some form, and are capable of keeping it interesting at least until the second half. Final bet: Stuttgart win with handicap (-1.5). Prediction for the result: a "Swabians" win, 3:1.
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