Bochum vs Wolfsburg prediction 23.10.2026 | 2. Bundesliga
Bochum
Kick off:
Date:
VfL Wolfsburg
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3.08
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3.80
2
2.07
Contents
- Competition: 2. Bundesliga
- Date: 23rd October 2026
- Kick-off: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion
The German second division heating up as Bochum face Wolfsburg under the lights. Both teams are desperate for points, but for completely opposite reasons. While the visitors look to push their promotion charge, the struggling hosts are completely stuck at the wrong end of the table. Honestly, I don't see Bochum turning it around here. Wolfsburg has way too much quality up front. Let’s look at the best betting angles.
Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg Head to Head (H2H) stats
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VfL Wolfsburg
1 : 1
Bochum
Bundesliga
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Bochum
1 : 3
VfL Wolfsburg
Bundesliga
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VfL Wolfsburg
1 : 0
Bochum
Bundesliga
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Bochum
3 : 1
VfL Wolfsburg
Bundesliga
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Bochum
1 : 5
VfL Wolfsburg
Bundesliga
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VfL Wolfsburg
4 : 0
Bochum
Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg holds the clear edge over Bochum, winning four of their last six matchups. However, the two sides fought out a gritty 1-1 draw in their most recent encounter back in February 2025. Historically, this fixture is highly entertaining and explosive, averaging roughly 3.0 goals per game.
Bochum team overview
Bochum enters this one on the back of a bruising 2-0 away defeat against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Die Blauen are struggling heavily to adjust to life in the second tier.
Uwe Rösler’s men have hit a dangerous patch of form, picking up a measly 7 points from their opening 8 league games.
Their form at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion is equally alarming. They are currently enduring a dismal 4-match winless streak on their own turf, losing each of the last three.
Bochum are also struggling at home, failing to win a single home fixture this entire campaign. Honestly, it’s painful watching them crumble like this.
They will heavily rely on forward Philipp Hofmann, who has contributed 2 goals so far, to spark some life into the offense. Midfielder Jean-Manuel Mbom remains sidelined with a lingering muscle issue.
Last matches of Bochum
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Kaiserslautern
2 : 0
Bochum
2. Bundesliga
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Bochum
0 : 1
Arminia Bielefeld
2. Bundesliga
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Bochum
4 : 1
Osnabrück
Club Friendlies 3
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Hannover 96
2 : 1
Bochum
2. Bundesliga
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Bochum
1 : 1
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
2. Bundesliga
Bochum lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Timo Horn
Defenders
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2
Tim Oermann
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4
Ivan Ordets
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5
Jakov Medić
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3
Maximilian Wittek
Midfielders
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8
Ibrahima Sissoko
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6
Anthony Losilla
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7
Lukas Daschner
Forwards
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10
Dani de Wit
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9
Myron Boadu
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11
Philipp Hofmann
Wolfsburg team overview
Wolfsburg prepares for this one on the back of a convincing 3-1 home victory over 1. FC Heidenheim. Die Wölfe are targeting an immediate promotion return to the top flight.
Tobias Strobl’s men sit comfortably in third place after racking up 15 points from their initial 8 matches. Their performances on the road have been less productive.
They are currently on a two-match winless streak away from home, following up a 4-4 draw against Nuremberg with the 1-0 defeat to St Pauli.
The squad looks dangerous when pushing forward, scoring 3+ goals in six of their last seven competitive games. Robert Glatzel is leading the line with 5 goals to his name already this season. Midfielder Mattias Svanberg remains out following knee surgery.
Last matches of VfL Wolfsburg
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VfL Wolfsburg
3 : 1
Heidenheim
2. Bundesliga
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Nurnberg
4 : 4
VfL Wolfsburg
2. Bundesliga
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VfL Wolfsburg
4 : 1
Havelse
Club Friendlies 3
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VfL Wolfsburg
5 : 1
Darmstadt 98
2. Bundesliga
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St Pauli
1 : 0
VfL Wolfsburg
2. Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Kamil Grabara
Defenders
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2
Kilian Fischer
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4
Sebastiaan Bornauw
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5
Konstantinos Koulierakis
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3
Joakim Mæhle
Midfielders
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6
Salih Özcan
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8
Maximilian Arnold
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7
Ridle Baku
Forwards
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10
Jonas Wind
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11
Tiago Tomás
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9
Robert Glatzel
Prediction
It is going to be an absolute thriller. Don't expect these defenses to hold firm at all, especially with the visitors regularly pushing over the 3.5 goal line lately. Personally, I am backing a wild 3-2 victory for Wolfsburg. They simply have too much firepower. Bochum will fight back hard on their own turf, but they'll ultimately fall just short.
Four reasons we expect over 1.5 goals in the 2nd half of this game
- All the last three meetings between Bochum and Wolfsburg at this ground finished with 4+ goals.
- Six of the last seven competitive games of Wolfsburg produced over 3.5 goals.
- Bochum are without a clean sheet in their last seven matches.
- Six of the last seven games of Wolfsburg produced goals at both ends.
Main prediction Bochum - VfL Wolfsburg
Over 1.5 goals 2nd half
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.58
Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg standings in 2. Bundesliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 19 - 8 | +11 | 22 |
| 2 | Nürnberg | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 21 - 11 | +10 | 18 |
| 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 - 13 | +9 | 15 |
| 4 | Kaiserslautern | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 - 4 | +4 | 15 |
| 5 | FC Heidenheim | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 - 15 | 0 | 14 |
| 6 | Magdeburg | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 - 11 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 | St. Pauli | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 - 9 | +2 | 11 |
| 8 | DSC Arminia Bielefeld | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 - 13 | 0 | 11 |
| 9 | Energie Cottbus | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16 - 17 | -1 | 9 |
| 10 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 - 13 | -1 | 9 |
| 11 | Osnabrück | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 - 15 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Dynamo Dresden | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 - 15 | -4 | 8 |
| 13 | Karlsruher SC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 - 14 | -4 | 8 |
| 14 | Hannover 96 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 - 13 | -5 | 8 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13 - 15 | -2 | 7 |
| 16 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 - 9 | -4 | 7 |
| 17 | Darmstadt 98 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 - 18 | -10 | 7 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 - 11 | -4 | 5 |