Hansa vs Stuttgart prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 1/32 finals of the German Cup, the return match between Hansa and Stuttgart will take place on August 21, 2026. The visitors are the favorites, but it will also be their season opener.
Hansa vs Stuttgart: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Rostock played in Bundesliga 2 from 2021 to 2024, but once again lost its spot there. They have not managed to return from the third division—last spring, they finished in fifth place. This season they started with Hoffenheim’s reserve team, winning 3-2 away. Against Waldhof, they managed only a draw, but it was an entertaining 3-3 result.
The Stuttgart team was runner-up in 2024, and won the cup the previous season. Last spring they reached the final again, but lost to Bayern. However, in the 2025/2026 Bundesliga campaign, they climbed to fourth place. Ahead of their Champions League return, Sebastian Hoeneß received several new signings, including the purchase of promising midfielder Leo Sauer from Feyenoord.
The home side scored an average of 1.95 goals last season, conceding 1.29 in response. The cup finalist played exciting football in the Bundesliga with 2.09 goals scored per match, but also allowed 1.44 goals per game.
Previous Matches: Hansa vs Stuttgart
Between 2018 and 2020, the clubs met three times in the cup. Rostock's team won the first encounter, but then lost the following two matches.
The visitors are a class above, and that outweighs the home advantage. Our bet is on an away win with a "-1.5 goal" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Hansa vs Stuttgart: Key Statistics and Trends
- Hansa have won two of their last three matches
- Stuttgart have won four of their last six friendlies
Hansa vs Stuttgart: Potential Starting Lineups
Hansa play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Unbehaun - Kelle, Wallner, Karstens, Bonert - Schuster, Dirkner - Brzozowski, Krauss, Lennemann - Voglsammer.
Stuttgart play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Nübel - Hendriks, Chabot, Hackes - Mittelstädt, Andres, Stiller, Leveling - Führich, Undav - Demirović
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