Hansa Rostock Host VfB Stuttgart at Ostseestadion

Match Analysis

VfB Stuttgart enter as commanding favourites, with market odds of 1.22 reflecting a 77 per cent implied probability of victory. The ratings substantially reinforce this view: Stuttgart hold decisive advantages across overall strength (45 vs 13), attack (36 vs 0), defense (60 vs 37), and dominance (39 vs 15). Hansa Rostock's only notable dimension is consistency (80 vs 17), suggesting stability within their own tier, yet their attack rating of zero is striking and limits offensive threat. The head-to-head record tilts toward Stuttgart with two wins in three meetings, including back-to-back Pokal victories in 2019 and 2020, though Hansa's single win came in 2018. Recent form adds complexity: Hansa show a mixed but resilient pattern (WLLWD), while Stuttgart appear sharper with three wins in five (DWWWL). The market and ratings align closely on Stuttgart's superiority, though Stuttgart's low consistency score (17) hints at volatility that could create openings in a knockout format.

An objective read of long-term data and odds — not a prediction or betting advice.