Where and when is FC Saarbrücken vs Hansa Rostock played?

FC Saarbrücken vs Hansa Rostock is played on August 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Stadion Ludwigspark, in the 3. Liga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 72% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

FC Saarbrücken vs Hansa Rostock: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Stadion Ludwigspark, Saarbrücken

FC Saarbrücken

Hansa Rostock

The Footlab model makes FC Saarbrücken the favourite at 43%, against 22% for a draw and 35% for Hansa Rostock. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FC Saarbrücken vs Hansa Rostock?

A very open match: only 72 Elo points separate FC Saarbrücken (1,905) and Hansa Rostock (1,978).

FC Saarbrücken win43 %

Draw22 %

Hansa Rostock win35 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Saarbrücken have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Hansa Rostock have 7, 4 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

FC Saarbrücken
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Hertha BSC(home)	1-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	SSV Jahn Regensburg(away)	1-0	3. Liga
Aug 9, 2026	Rot-Weiß Essen(home)	5-2	3. Liga
Jul 26, 2026	VfR Aalen(away)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	FC Augsburg(away)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs

Hansa Rostock
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	VfB Stuttgart(home)	0-4	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Waldhof Mannheim(home)	3-3	3. Liga
Aug 9, 2026	Hoffenheim II(away)	3-2	3. Liga
Aug 2, 2026	Neustrelitz(home)	4-1	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026	Borussia Mönchengladbach(home)	1-3	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 FC Saarbrücken win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Hansa Rostock win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 16, 2026	FC Saarbrücken 3-4 Hansa Rostock	3. Liga
Dec 20, 2025	Hansa Rostock 1-1 FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga
Mar 29, 2025	Hansa Rostock 0-0 FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga
Oct 22, 2024	FC Saarbrücken 2-0 Hansa Rostock	3. Liga
Jan 27, 2021	Hansa Rostock 4-2 FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga
Sep 26, 2020	FC Saarbrücken 2-0 Hansa Rostock	3. Liga

Last archived meeting: FC Saarbrücken vs Hansa Rostock on May 16, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

FC Saarbrücken score 1.5 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Hansa Rostock score 2.5 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
FC Saarbrücken	1.5	1.3	5	9/15	5/15
Hansa Rostock	2.5	2.1	3	10/15	13/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FC Saarbrücken sit 2nd in 3. Liga (6 points from 2 matches) and Hansa Rostock sit 6th (4 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	FC Saarbrücken	2	2	0	0	6	2	6
6	Hansa Rostock	2	1	1	0	6	5	4

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for FC Saarbrücken vs Hansa Rostock?: The Footlab model makes FC Saarbrücken the favourite at 43%, against 22% for a draw and 35% for Hansa Rostock.
Where and when is FC Saarbrücken vs Hansa Rostock played?: FC Saarbrücken vs Hansa Rostock is played on August 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Stadion Ludwigspark, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 72% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.