Germany · 2. Bundesliga · Matchweek 316:30
VfL BochumDLLLD

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Friday, 28 August 2026

Vonovia Ruhrstadion · Referee Felix Wagner, Germany · Analysis updated 16:04 UTC

VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.00 expected goals for VfL Bochum and 1.00 for VfL Osnabrück, a combined total of 3.00. That distribution gives VfL Bochum the largest share of the 1X2 market at 61%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 58% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 61% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

VfL Bochum win

60.6% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.00 – 1.00

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • VfL Bochum home form

    5 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • VfL Osnabrück away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates VfL Bochum to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 61%, against 61% / 21% / 18% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.00 goals for VfL Bochum and 1.00 for VfL Osnabrück, a combined 3.00 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

VfL Bochum win61%
Draw21%
VfL Osnabrück win18%

Double chance 1X

82%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

40%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals80%
Over 2.5 goals58%
Over 3.5 goals35%
Both teams to score55%

Correct score

  • 1–010.0%
  • 1–110.0%
  • 2–010.0%
  • 2–110.0%
  • 3–06.6%

Recent form

VfL Bochum

  • 2026-10-23T16:30:00.000Z · H vs VfL Wolfsburg · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-17T11:00:00.000Z · A vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-11T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Arminia Bielefeld · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-02T11:00:00.000Z · H vs VfL Osnabrück · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Hannover 96 · 1-2 (L)

VfL Osnabrück

  • 2026-10-18T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Arminia Bielefeld · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-10T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Dynamo Dresden · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-03T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Djurgardens IF · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-02T11:00:00.000Z · A vs VfL Bochum · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-23T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Wiedenbrück · 3-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

2. Bundesliga table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is VfL Bochum win, at 60.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 58%.

A 61% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.