Catch the German DFB Pokal match on 21.08.2026 where VfB Stuttgart clashes with Hansa Rostock. VfB Stuttgart’s chances look good, and we've broken down everything you need to know. Place your bets based on our reliable tips!
Key Player Statistics: Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart
Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFB Pokal | Hansa Rostock | VfB Stuttgart | 13.09.2020 | 0-1 |
| DFB Pokal | Hansa Rostock | VfB Stuttgart | 12.08.2019 | 0-1 |
| DFB Pokal | Hansa Rostock | VfB Stuttgart | 18.08.2018 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Liga | Hansa Rostock | Waldhof Mannheim | 16.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| 3. Liga | Hoffenheim II | Hansa Rostock | 09.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hansa Rostock | Neustrelitz | 02.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hansa Rostock | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 01.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Watford | Hansa Rostock | 25.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hansa Rostock | Greifswalder FC | 15.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hansa Rostock | Hvidovre | 11.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Anker Wismar | Hansa Rostock | 08.07.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hansa Rostock | BFC Preussen | 10.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arminia Bielefeld | Hansa Rostock | 09.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Fulham | VfB Stuttgart | 15.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfB Stuttgart | Everton | 08.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfB Stuttgart | Paris FC | 01.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kickers Offenbach | VfB Stuttgart | 29.07.2026 | 1-8 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hollenbach | VfB Stuttgart | 25.07.2026 | 0-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Balingen | VfB Stuttgart | 19.07.2026 | 0-7 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfB Stuttgart | FC Luzern | 05.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| DFB Pokal | Bayern München | VfB Stuttgart | 23.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Bundesliga | Eintracht Frankfurt | VfB Stuttgart | 16.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | Bayer Leverkusen | 09.05.2026 | 3-1 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart
Three times. That's how many times Hansa Rostock have hosted VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Pokal at home — and they've only won once, back in 2018. Stuttgart claimed the other two, both 1-0 victories. History, it seems, has a habit of repeating itself at the Ostseestadion.
Stuttgart arrive here as heavy favourites, and honestly, it's hard to argue with the bookmakers. The odds say it all — Stuttgart at 1.21, Rostock at a massive 9.05. But here's what you need to watch for: Rostock just opened their 3Liga season with a 3-2 win away at Hoffenheim II, showing genuine attacking intent. They're a team that scores goals. Conceding them, though? That's a different story.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, are in pre-season mode but looking sharp. They hammered Kickers Offenbach 8-1, demolished Balingen 7-0, and beat Everton 3-1 in a friendly. Yes, they lost to Fulham and were beaten 3-0 by Bayern in the Pokal final last season, but the quality in this squad is undeniable.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Stuttgart coasting through this one. Here's an insider detail most casual viewers will miss — Deniz Undav leads their early-season stats with three goals and two assists in just five matches. Ermedin Demirović adds two goals and an assist in only three games. That's a genuinely frightening front line facing third-tier opposition.
The surprising statistical insight? All three of Stuttgart's recent DFB Pokal wins in this exact fixture ended 1-0. Rostock haven't kept a clean sheet against them since that 2018 upset. The pattern strongly suggests a low-scoring Stuttgart win rather than a goal fest.
For the bettors reading this — the Stuttgart win at 1.21 offers virtually no value, but the Asian Handicap market deserves serious attention. Stuttgart -1.5 could be the smarter play here. I'd also back Under 3.5 goals given the historical head-to-head pattern, and Undav scoring anytime at generous odds looks genuinely appealing given his early-season form.
My bold prediction: Stuttgart win 2-0, Undav gets on the scoresheet, and Rostock manage just one shot on target all night.
This is David versus Goliath — and Goliath remembered his sling this time.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Carstens | Germany | 27 | Defender | 192 | 87 |
| P. Klewin | Germany | 32 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 86 |
| F. Pfanne | Germany | 31 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| A. Jonjić | Germany | 27 | Attacker | 184 | 75 |
| A. Gürleyen | Germany | 27 | Defender | 193 | 90 |
| B. Uphoff | Germany | 33 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 84 |
| D. Lanius | Germany | 29 | Defender | 195 | 85 |
| M. Krauß | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 170 | 70 |
| K. Fatkić | Slovenia | 29 | Midfielder | 187 cm | 78 kg |
| J. Mejdr | Czechia | 31 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| V. Bergh | Sweden | 27 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| M. Schuster | Germany | 30 | Midfielder | 179 | 77 |
| J. Dirkner | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 181 | 70 |
| D. Hummel | Germany | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Gebuhr | Germany | 23 | Defender | 188 | 86 |
| M. Hagemoser | Germany | 23 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 87 |
| L. Wallner | Austria | 23 | Defender | 192 | 77 |
| B. Dietze | Germany | 23 | Attacker | 183 | 82 |
| F. Ruschke | Germany | 23 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| F. Bock | Germany | 18 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Führich | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 73 |
| N. Nartey | Denmark | 26 | Midfielder | 187 | 82 |
| J. Vagnoman | Germany | 25 | Defender | 190 | 90 |
| A. Karazor | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 191 | 76 |
| M. Mittelstädt | Germany | 29 | Defender | 180 | 71 |
| F. Bredlow | Germany | 31 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 87 |
| D. Undav | Germany | 30 | Midfielder | 179 | 86 |
| J. Chabot | Germany | 28 | Defender | 195 | 95 |
| E. Demirović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 84 |
| J. Leweling | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | 86 |
| R. Hendriks | Netherlands | 25 | Defender | 189 | 83 |
| A. Stiller | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| N. Woltemade | Germany | 24 | Attacker | 198 | 90 |
| Y. Keitel | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 84 |
| L. Assignon | France | 26 | Defender | 181 | 77 |
| J. Diehl | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 174 | 67 |
| L. Jaquez | Switzerland | 23 | Defender | 187 | 80 |
| José María Andrés Baixauli | Spain | 21 | Midfielder | 190 | 82 |
| Florian Hellstern | Germany | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Catovic | Serbia | 19 | Midfielder | 190 | 88 |
Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart match odds
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