2. Bundesliga
Bochum vs Osnabrück
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 17:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Vonovia Ruhrstadion
Bochum vs Osnabrück Prediction & Stats - 2. Bundesliga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Bochum vs Osnabrück carries real history into this round of the 2. Bundesliga.
The two sides meet on 28/08 (Friday) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, 17:30 (UK time).
Read the Bochum vs Osnabrück prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Bochum vs Osnabrück
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Bochum vs Osnabrück call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 26-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Bochum the side to beat, with roughly 58% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all 2. Bundesliga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Bochum Preview
Bochum reach this fixture 2 match into their 2. Bundesliga. Here is where VfL Bochum stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
1 scored, at 0.5 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
VfL Bochum, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Philipp Hofmann, 1 goals
Most assists: Koji Miyoshi, 1 assists
Recent results — Bochum
23/08/2026 07:00
14/08/2026 12:30
07/08/2026 14:30
17/05/2026 09:30
09/05/2026 07:00
Osnabrück: how they are travelling
Osnabrück come in 2 matches into their 2. Bundesliga.
Here is what die Lila-Weißen have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
0 points per game
3 scored, at 1.5 a game
7 conceded, at 3.5 a game
die Lila-Weißen, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Robin Maximilian Meißner, 1 goals
Most assists: Konrad Faber, 2 assists
Recent results — die Lila-Weißen
15/08/2026 07:00
08/08/2026 07:00
16/05/2026 07:30
09/05/2026 08:00
03/05/2026 10:30
The head-to-head favours Bochum
Recent meetings have tended to go Bochum's way against Osnabrück.
From 6 match(es):
Bochum: 4 win(s)
Osnabrück: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Bochum vs Osnabrück prediction.
Form comparison Bochum vs Osnabrück
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Bochum
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.26 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 0.97 | 1.64 |
Away Team
Osnabrück
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 1.24 | 2.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.99 | 1.92 | 2.05 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
Our betting recommendation is to take Bochum to win or draw in the Double Chance market. This means that as long as Bochum avoids defeat, the bet is successful—an outcome we think is very likely.
With the gap in quality between the two teams clear from recent performances, along with Bochum’s strong home record, we don’t see them losing to Osnabrück in this match.
👉 Prediction: Bochum to Win
We expect Bochum vs Osnabrück to end in a win for Bochum.
With solid odds and the support of their home crowd, they have what it takes to get the job done.
Fixture information - Bochum vs Osnabrück
Match: Bochum vs Osnabrück
Competition: 2. Bundesliga
Date: Friday, 28/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:30 (UK time)
Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion
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Stats
The statistics for Bochum vs Osnabrück that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4
League: 3.06
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 61%
Cards
4
League: 3.94
Corners
11
League: 11.06
Home Team
Bochum
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.26 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 0.97 | 1.64 |
Away Team
Osnabrück
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 1.24 | 2.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.99 | 1.92 | 2.05 |
Corners
9 / Match
+28% Corners / Match
Osnabrück received +28% more corners than Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga
11.5 / Match
Eintracht Braunschweig
(6)
Hertha BSC
(5)(3)
Magdeburg
(6)
Heidenheim
Cards
2.5 / Match
+67% Cards / Match
Bochum received +67% more cards than Osnabrück in the 2. Bundesliga
1.5 / Match
Eintracht Braunschweig
(3)
Hertha BSC
(2)(1)
Magdeburg
(2)
Heidenheim
Goals Scored
0.5 / Match
+200%
Osnabrück is +200% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Eintracht Braunschweig
(1)
Hertha BSC
(0)(0)
Magdeburg
(3)
Heidenheim
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+86%
Osnabrück condeded +86% more goals than Bochum
3.5 / Match
Eintracht Braunschweig
(0)
Hertha BSC
(1)(3)
Magdeburg
(4)
Heidenheim
2. Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nürnberg
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Hertha BSC
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Wolfsburg
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Karlsruher SC
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Eintracht Braunschweig
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Arminia Bielefeld
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Bochum
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Energie Cottbus
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Dynamo Dresden
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Magdeburg
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Heidenheim
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Kaiserslautern
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 13 |
St. Pauli
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Holstein Kiel
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 |
Darmstadt 98
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Greuther Fürth
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Hannover 96
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Osnabrück
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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