Don't miss a second of Hansa Rostock versus Stuttgart in the Germany. Cup. First round! Scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026 at 20:45, this clash at Home Arena in Germany has all the ingredients for a classic. Referee Bastian Dankert takes charge. Forecast: Light rain, 14°C. Key absences: Braun (Hansa Rostock), Krüger (Stuttgart). These two have a storied rivalry: Hansa Rostock 0 - 3 Stuttgart (2021). Hansa Rostock 1 - 2 Stuttgart (2022). Hansa Rostock 2 - 0 Stuttgart (2022). Hansa Rostock 4 - 4 Stuttgart (2024). Hansa Rostock 1 - 1 Stuttgart (2022). Our prediction stands at 3:0.