Hansa Rostock arrive in the DFB Pokal first round as a 3. Liga side with a leaky defence: they have conceded in all 5 of their last matches and kept zero clean sheets. Stuttgart, a Bundesliga outfit, have scored 18 goals in their last 5 games and carry a clear class advantage into this cup tie. The gap in squad depth and quality is reflected in the market, where Rostock are priced at 11.00 to 13.00 to win. Stuttgart have scored in 4 of their last 5 outings and conceded in only 4 of 5, suggesting they will control this fixture. Rostock's defence has shipped goals in every recent match, leaving Stuttgart well-placed to build a comfortable lead. The AH -2 for Stuttgart at 2.02 offers genuine value for a side expected to dominate a lower-division opponent at home. Main tip: Stuttgart AH -2 at 2.02.
The numbers behind the tip
Form · last five
Goals per game · last five
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