GERMANY 2. BUNDESLIGA
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BBBank Wildpark
Referee: P. Alt
Karlsruher SC
Match Timeline
VfL Bochum
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
4'
K. Watjen · Assist: F. Alfa-Ruprecht
VfL Bochum
19'
S. Fukuda
Karlsruher SC
🟨
22'
Fabian Schleusener
Karlsruher SC
🟨
31'
Dženis Burnić
Karlsruher SC
🟨
39'
Noah Loosli
VfL Bochum
🔄
46'
F. Onyeka ↔ C. Lenz
VfL Bochum
🔄
63'
G. Holtmann ↔ M. Kwarteng
VfL Bochum
🔄
64'
L. Morgalla ↔ O. Keumo
VfL Bochum
70'
M. Kwarteng · Assist: M. Bero
VfL Bochum
🔄
71'
K. Watjen ↔ C. Marshall
VfL Bochum
🔄
75'
D. Burnic ↔ L. Ben Farhat
Karlsruher SC
🔄
75'
S. Jung ↔ R. Pinto Pedrosa
Karlsruher SC
🔄
81'
N. Rapp ↔ M. Waschenbach
Karlsruher SC
🔄
81'
F. Alfa-Ruprecht ↔ K. Miyoshi
VfL Bochum
🟨
85'
Oliver Olsen
VfL Bochum
🔄
86'
F. Schleusener ↔ R. Simic
Karlsruher SC
🟨
90+2'
Philipp Hofmann
VfL Bochum
🟨
90+1'
Matúš Bero
VfL Bochum

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 77%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 90.3%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 81.6%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
77%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
90.3%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
81.6%
-
Corners O/U Under 11.5 Corners
67.4%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Karlsruher SC Win 77%
Draw 9.5%
VfL Bochum Win 13.5%
Expected Goals (xG)
Karlsruher SC1.5
VfL Bochum1.6
Recent Form (Last 5)
Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC
WWDLW
52 GF / 62 GA
VfL Bochum VfL Bochum
WLDWL
47 GF / 46 GA
Key Stats
1.58
Average Goals Scored
1.42
1.88
Average Goals Conceded
1.39
20
BTTS Yes
22
25
Over 2.5
16
4.09
Shots on Goal
4.58

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC 33 matches
VfL Bochum VfL Bochum 33 matches
Karlsruher SC Statistic VfL Bochum
12 Wins 10
8 Draws 11
13 Losses 12
52 Goals For 47
62 Goals Against 46
1.58 Avg Goals Scored 1.42
1.88 Avg Goals Conceded 1.39
20 BTTS Yes 22
28 Over 1.5 28
25 Over 2.5 16
18 Over 3.5 9
5 Clean Sheets 8
10 Failed To Score 5
4.09 Shots On Goal 4.58
11.79 Total Shots 13.97
4.39 Corners 5.06
48% Ball Possession 46%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This fixture has the profile of a tight matchup, with VfL Bochum's more proactive style and Karlsruher SC's more cautious structure likely to keep the contest close. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors VfL Bochum. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Karlsruher SC expected to line up in 3-5-2 and VfL Bochum in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward VfL Bochum having the stronger overall control. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Karlsruher SC Analysis

Karlsruher SC are currently 9 in the standings with 44 points from 33 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 12 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses, while the 52:62 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on M. Wanitzek (15 goals), F. Schleusener (11 goals), L. Ben Farhat (6 goals), with creative support from M. Wanitzek (7 assists), David Herold (7 assists), F. Schleusener (4 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, their split return of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses fits a very strong split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with E. Sihlaroğlu unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

VfL Bochum Analysis

VfL Bochum are currently 10 in the standings with 41 points from 33 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 10 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses, while the 47:46 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Philipp Hofmann (12 goals), F. Onyeka (8 goals), G. Holtmann (5 goals), with creative support from Maximilian Wittek (7 assists), Philipp Hofmann (6 assists), Koji Miyoshi (3 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, their split return of 2 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses fits a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Karlsruher SC won 3 times, VfL Bochum won 3 times, while 9 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 17:15 from Karlsruher SC's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 2.13 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (90.6%)
Predicted formations: Karlsruher SC 3-5-2 / VfL Bochum 4-2-3-1
Missing players: Karlsruher SC 1, VfL Bochum 0
H2H summary: Karlsruher SC wins 3, draws 9, VfL Bochum wins 3
Stats
Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC
VfL Bochum VfL Bochum
Shots on Goal
6
Shots on Goal
4
Shots off Goal
7
Shots off Goal
5
Blocked Shots
3
Blocked Shots
2
11 Corner Kicks 2
7 Fouls 8
1 Offsides 2
62% Ball Possession 38%
16 Total Shots 11
6 Shots on Goal 4
7 Shots off Goal 5
3 Blocked Shots 2
13 Shots insidebox 10
3 Shots outsidebox 1
2 Goalkeeper Saves 5
571 Total passes 362
490 Passes accurate 290
2.13 expected_goals 1.16
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 4 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Karlsruher SC
Formation
VfL Bochum
C. Bernat
C. Bernat
P. Scholl
P. Scholl
M. Franke
M. Franke
N. Rapp
N. Rapp
S. Jung
S. Jung
P. Forster
P. Forster
D. Burnic
D. Burnic
M. Wanitzek
M. Wanitzek
D. Herold
D. Herold
F. Schleusener
F. Schleusener
S. Fukuda
S. Fukuda
T. Horn
T. Horn
L. Morgalla
L. Morgalla
E. Masovic
E. Masovic
N. Loosli
N. Loosli
O. Olsen
O. Olsen
M. Bero
🎯
M. Bero
K. Watjen
K. Watjen
F. Alfa-Ruprecht
🎯
F. Alfa-Ruprecht
F. Onyeka
F. Onyeka
G. Holtmann
G. Holtmann
P. Hofmann
P. Hofmann
Karlsruher SC 3-5-2
Starting XI
1
C. Bernat
G
15
P. Scholl
D
28
M. Franke
D
6
N. Rapp
↓ 81'
D
2
S. Jung
↓ 75'
M
11
P. Forster
M
7
D. Burnic
↓ 75' 🟨 31'
M
10
M. Wanitzek
M
20
D. Herold
M
24
F. Schleusener
↓ 86' 🟨 22'
F
13
S. Fukuda
⚽ 19'
F
Substitutes
30
R. Himmelmann
G
8
Kwon Hyeok-Kyu
M
9
R. Simic
↑ 86'
F
29
M. N. Duhring
D
21
M. Waschenbach
↑ 81'
M
17
L. Opitz
M
19
L. Ben Farhat
↑ 75'
M
36
R. Pinto Pedrosa
↑ 75'
D
34
M. Kritzer
M
VfL Bochum 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
T. Horn
G
39
L. Morgalla
↓ 64'
D
4
E. Masovic
D
20
N. Loosli
🟨 39'
D
13
O. Olsen
🟨 85'
D
19
M. Bero
🎯 70' 🟨 90+1'
M
8
K. Watjen
⚽ 4' ↓ 71'
M
29
F. Alfa-Ruprecht
🎯 4' ↓ 81'
M
21
F. Onyeka
↓ 46'
M
17
G. Holtmann
↓ 63'
M
33
P. Hofmann
🟨 90+2'
F
Substitutes
22
N. Thiede
G
7
K. Vogt
D
16
C. Marshall
↑ 71'
F
30
O. Keumo
↑ 64'
D
34
C. Lenz
↑ 46'
M
37
A. Crimaldi
F
23
K. Miyoshi
↑ 81'
M
11
M. Kwarteng
⚽ 70' ↑ 63'
M
35
K. Koscierski
D
Last matches: Karlsruher SC
08.05.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
SC Paderborn 07
2
2
D
03.05.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
SV Darmstadt 98
2
1
W
25.04.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Hannover 96
1
3
L
17.04.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
SV Elversberg
0
3
L
10.04.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Arminia Bielefeld
4
1
W
05.04.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
FC Schalke 04
0
1
L
26.03.26
Fri
Karlsruher SC
SV Wehen
0
1
L
20.03.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
3
1
W
15.03.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0
3
L
08.03.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Dynamo Dresden
3
3
D
01.03.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
1. FC Magdeburg
3
1
W
21.02.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Holstein Kiel
3
1
W
13.02.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
1. FC Nürnberg
1
5
L
08.02.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Fortuna Düsseldorf
1
1
D
01.02.26
Fri
Karlsruher SC
TSV Steinbach
4
2
W
31.01.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Eintracht Braunschweig
0
1
L
24.01.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Hertha BSC
2
2
D
17.01.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Preußen Münster
2
0
W
10.01.26
Fri
Karlsruher SC
Slavia Praha
1
1
D
20.12.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
VfL Bochum
2
2
D
Last matches: VfL Bochum
09.05.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Hannover 96
1
1
D
02.05.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Arminia Bielefeld
1
1
D
26.04.26
2.
VfL Bochum
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
2
1
W
18.04.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Dynamo Dresden
0
2
L
12.04.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Eintracht Braunschweig
4
1
W
04.04.26
2.
VfL Bochum
1. FC Magdeburg
1
4
L
27.03.26
Fri
VfL Bochum
Rot-Weiß Essen
0
4
L
22.03.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Holstein Kiel
2
3
L
14.03.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Hertha BSC
1
1
D
07.03.26
2.
VfL Bochum
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3
2
W
27.02.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Fortuna Düsseldorf
1
2
L
20.02.26
2.
VfL Bochum
1. FC Nürnberg
1
1
D
15.02.26
2.
VfL Bochum
SC Paderborn 07
0
0
D
06.02.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Preußen Münster
1
1
D
31.01.26
2.
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
2
0
W
25.01.26
2.
VfL Bochum
SV Elversberg
1
1
D
18.01.26
2.
VfL Bochum
SV Darmstadt 98
3
3
D
10.01.26
Fri
VfL Bochum
Alemannia Aachen
2
1
W
20.12.25
2.
VfL Bochum
Karlsruher SC
2
2
D
13.12.25
2.
VfL Bochum
Hannover 96
0
0
D
H2H: Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum
17.05.26
H2H
Karlsruher SC
VfL Bochum
1
2
L
20.12.25
H2H
VfL Bochum
Karlsruher SC
2
2
D
10.12.22
H2H
Vfl Bochum
Karlsruher SC
1
2
W
31.01.21
H2H
Vfl Bochum
Karlsruher SC
1
2
W
27.09.20
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
0
1
L
24.05.20
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
0
0
D
20.10.19
H2H
Vfl Bochum
Karlsruher SC
3
3
D
05.02.17
H2H
Vfl Bochum
Karlsruher SC
1
1
D
13.08.16
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
1
1
D
22.04.16
H2H
Vfl Bochum
Karlsruher SC
1
1
D
06.11.15
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
3
0
W
21.02.15
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
0
0
D
12.09.14
H2H
Vfl Bochum
Karlsruher SC
1
1
D
11.05.14
H2H
Vfl Bochum
Karlsruher SC
1
0
L
06.12.13
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
0
0
D
Last matches: Karlsruher SC
03.05.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
SV Darmstadt 98
2
1
W
25.04.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Hannover 96
1
3
L
10.04.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Arminia Bielefeld
4
1
W
26.03.26
Fri
Karlsruher SC
SV Wehen
0
1
L
20.03.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
3
1
W
08.03.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Dynamo Dresden
3
3
D
21.02.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Holstein Kiel
3
1
W
08.02.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Fortuna Düsseldorf
1
1
D
01.02.26
Fri
Karlsruher SC
TSV Steinbach
4
2
W
24.01.26
2.
Karlsruher SC
Hertha BSC
2
2
D
10.01.26
Fri
Karlsruher SC
Slavia Praha
1
1
D
13.12.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
SC Paderborn 07
0
4
L
23.11.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
SV Elversberg
2
3
L
01.11.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
FC Schalke 04
2
1
W
18.10.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2
3
L
27.09.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
1. FC Magdeburg
1
0
W
13.09.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
1. FC Nürnberg
2
1
W
23.08.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
Eintracht Braunschweig
2
0
W
02.08.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
Preußen Münster
3
2
W
18.05.25
2.
Karlsruher SC
SC Paderborn 07
3
0
W
H2H at home: Karlsruher SC
17.05.26
H2H
Karlsruher SC
VfL Bochum
1
2
L
27.09.20
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
0
1
L
24.05.20
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
0
0
D
13.08.16
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
1
1
D
06.11.15
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
3
0
W
21.02.15
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
0
0
D
06.12.13
H2H
Karlsruher SC
Vfl Bochum
0
0
D
Last matches: VfL Bochum
02.05.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Arminia Bielefeld
1
1
D
18.04.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Dynamo Dresden
0
2
L
04.04.26
2.
VfL Bochum
1. FC Magdeburg
1
4
L
14.03.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Hertha BSC
1
1
D
27.02.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Fortuna Düsseldorf
1
2
L
06.02.26
2.
VfL Bochum
Preußen Münster
1
1
D
25.01.26
2.
VfL Bochum
SV Elversberg
1
1
D
13.12.25
2.
VfL Bochum
Hannover 96
0
0
D
29.11.25
2.
VfL Bochum
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
3
0
W
09.11.25
2.
VfL Bochum
Eintracht Braunschweig
2
0
W
25.10.25
2.
VfL Bochum
Holstein Kiel
1
1
D
04.10.25
2.
VfL Bochum
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2
3
L
20.09.25
2.
VfL Bochum
1. FC Nürnberg
1
2
L
12.09.25
2.
VfL Bochum
SC Paderborn 07
0
1
L
23.08.25
2.
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
1
2
L
02.08.25
2.
VfL Bochum
SV Darmstadt 98
1
4
L
H2H away: VfL Bochum
17.05.26
H2H
Karlsruher SC
VfL Bochum
1
2
W

Standings

2. Bundesliga
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 34 21 7 6 50:31 19 70
W L W W W
2 34 18 8 8 64:39 25 62
W L W D W
3 34 18 8 8 59:45 14 62
W D L L D
4 34 16 12 6 60:44 16 60
D D D W D
5 34 13 13 8 57:45 12 52
L D L D L
6 34 16 4 14 52:47 5 52
W W L L L
7 34 14 9 11 47:44 3 51
L W L L D
8 34 12 10 12 47:45 2 46
D W D W D
9 34 11 11 12 49:47 2 44
W D D W L
10 34 12 8 14 53:64 -11 44
L D W L L
11 34 11 8 15 54:53 1 41
W L W L W
12 34 11 8 15 44:48 -4 41
L L W W W
13 34 10 9 15 53:51 2 39
W L D W D
14 34 12 3 19 52:58 -6 39
L W W L W
15 34 10 7 17 36:54 -18 37
L W L W D
16 34 10 7 17 49:68 -19 37
W L D L W
17 34 11 4 19 33:53 -20 37
L W L W L
18 34 6 12 16 38:61 -23 30
L D D L L
Promotion - Bundesliga
Promotion - Bundesliga (Promotion)
2. Bundesliga (Relegation)
Relegation - 3. Liga

Missing Players

Karlsruher SC 1 missing
-
E. Sihlaroğlu
Missing Fixture Jumpers knee
OUT
VfL Bochum 0 missing
No missing players data