Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.85 – our chance 59% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultVfB Stuttgart to win ✓71% · @1.21
Double chanceVfB Stuttgart or draw ✓88% · fair 1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · @1.11
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.54
Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Friday 21 August: Hansa Rostock v VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Pokal, played at Ostseestadion.
Current form
Hansa Rostock, last 5: DWWLL Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Waldhof Mannheim, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
VfB Stuttgart, last 5: LWDWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Fulham, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 4.2 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hansa Rostock 0.9 xG, VfB Stuttgart 2.5 xG – a total near 3.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 66% and GG at 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hansa Rostock 12%, draw 17%, VfB Stuttgart 71%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.85.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.85 – the bookmaker implies 54%, our ratings say 59%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was VfB Stuttgart to win (71%, odds 1.21). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hansa Rostock 0–2 VfB Stuttgart. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hansa Rostock12%fair 8.32 · @11.00
Draw17%fair 5.72 · @5.90
VfB Stuttgart71%fair 1.42 · @1.21
3.40Expected goals
0.93Hansa Rostock xG
2.46VfB Stuttgart xG
59%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–210%
1–29%
0–38%
0–18%
1–38%
1–18%
From our goals model: Hansa Rostock 0.9 – 2.5 VfB Stuttgart expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
VfB Stuttgart to win✓
71%
1.42
1.21
Double chance
VfB Stuttgart or draw✓
88%
1.14
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.85 ▲
Draw no bet
VfB Stuttgart (draw no bet)✓
85%
1.17
–
Asian handicap
VfB Stuttgart -1 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.80
1.70
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.28
First team to score
VfB Stuttgart to score first✓
70%
1.43
–
Half-time result
VfB Stuttgart ahead at half-time✓
52%
1.91
–
Half-time / full-time
HT VfB Stuttgart / FT VfB Stuttgart✓
48%
2.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.54
–
Recent results
Hansa Rostock – last 6
DWWLLW
16 Aug
vs Waldhof Mannheim
3–3
D
9 Aug
@ Hoffenheim II
3–2
W
2 Aug
vs Neustrelitz
4–1
W
1 Aug
vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–3
L
25 Jul
@ Watford
0–3
L
15 Jul
vs Greifswalder FC
3–0
W
2.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
VfB Stuttgart – last 6
LWDWWW
15 Aug
@ Fulham
0–1
L
8 Aug
vs Everton
3–1
W
1 Aug
vs Paris FC
2–2
D
29 Jul
@ Kickers Offenbach
8–1
W
25 Jul
@ Hollenbach
5–0
W
19 Jul
@ Balingen
7–0
W
4.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hansa Rostock and VfB Stuttgart.
What is the prediction for Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our pick is VfB Stuttgart to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.21.
Who will win Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart?
On our numbers Hansa Rostock have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 17% and VfB Stuttgart 71%.
How many goals will there be in Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our predicted score is Hansa Rostock 0–2 VfB Stuttgart, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart?
Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart (DFB Pokal) kicks off on Friday 21 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Ostseestadion.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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