Bochum vs Wolfsburg Prediction & Stats - 2. Bundesliga 2026/27

Predictions

Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Bochum vs Wolfsburg carries real history into this round of the 2. Bundesliga.

The two sides meet on 23/10 (Friday) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, 17:30 (UK time).

Read the Bochum vs Wolfsburg prediction below before backing anything.

Our verdict on Bochum vs Wolfsburg

A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Bochum vs Wolfsburg call we are most confident in:

Eagle Predict Prediction

Under 4.5 Goals

Last updated on 21-10-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes Wolfsburg the side to beat, with roughly 30% 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 8 match into their 2. Bundesliga. Here is where VfL Bochum stand:

In this competition

2 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost
0.88 points per game
5 scored, at 0.63 a game
9 conceded, at 1.13 a game

VfL Bochum, season-wide

3 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Koji Miyoshi, 2 goals
Most assists: Enis Çokaj, 1 assists

Recent results — Bochum

17/10/2026 07:00

Kaiserslautern

2 - 0

Bochum

11/10/2026 07:30

Bochum

0 - 1

Arminia Bielefeld

20/09/2026 07:30

Hannover 96

2 - 1

Bochum

12/09/2026 07:00

Bochum

1 - 1

Greuther Fürth

05/09/2026 14:30

Dynamo Dresden

1 - 2

Bochum

Wolfsburg: how they are travelling

Wolfsburg come in 8 matches into their 2. Bundesliga.

Here is what VfL Wolfsburg have produced:

In this competition

4 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
1.88 points per game
22 scored, at 2.75 a game
13 conceded, at 1.63 a game

VfL Wolfsburg, season-wide

4 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Robert Nesta Glatzel, 5 goals
Most assists: Fabian Reese, 6 assists

Recent results — VfL Wolfsburg

17/10/2026 07:00

Wolfsburg

3 - 1

Heidenheim

10/10/2026 14:30

Nürnberg

4 - 4

Wolfsburg

18/09/2026 12:30

Wolfsburg

5 - 1

Darmstadt 98

12/09/2026 14:30

St. Pauli

1 - 0

Wolfsburg

05/09/2026 07:00

Wolfsburg

4 - 4

Energie Cottbus

The head-to-head favours Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg have generally come out ahead of VfL Bochum in their recent meetings.

From 16 match(es):

Wolfsburg: 9 win(s)
Bochum: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 3

That trend is worth factoring into the Bochum vs Wolfsburg prediction.

Form comparison Bochum vs Wolfsburg

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	L L L D W	0.88
Home	L D L L	0.25
Away	L L W W	1.5

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	25%	0%	50%
Goals	1.75	1.25	2.25
Scored	0.63	0.25	1
Conceded	1.13	1	1.25
Both Teams to Score	38%	25%	50%
Without Conceding	13%	0%	25%
Failed To Score	50%	75%	25%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.58	1.43	1.73
xGA	1.35	1.24	1.46

Away Team

Wolfsburg

Germany - 2. Bundesliga

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W D W L D	1.88
Home	W W D D	2
Away	D L W W	1.75

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Goals	4.38	4.5	4.25
Scored	2.75	3	2.5
Conceded	1.63	1.5	1.75
Both Teams to Score	63%	75%	50%
Without Conceding	25%	25%	25%
Failed To Score	25%	25%	25%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	2.04	2.04	2.04
xGA	1.76	1.74	1.78

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

👉 Prediction: Bochum to Win

Our betting tip for this match is a Bochum win. They have the quality to overcome Wolfsburg.

Additionally, the support at Vonovia Ruhrstadion has consistently improved their performances, and we expect that home energy to push them towards a victory.

👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X

The home team often holds the advantage in the Double Chance market, and that’s the case in this Bochum vs Wolfsburg clash. Our recommended bet is for Bochum to win or the match to end in a draw.

Our analysis shows Bochum as the superior side, giving them a strong chance to take all three points. But even if they don’t win outright, their ability to hold firm at home makes the 1X Double Chance bet a reliable option.

Fixture information - Bochum vs Wolfsburg

Match: Bochum vs Wolfsburg
Competition: 2. Bundesliga
Date: Friday, 23/10/2026
Kick-off: 17:30 (UK time)
Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion

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Stats

The statistics for Bochum vs Wolfsburg that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

2.75

League: 3.11

Both Teams to Score

38%

League: 57%

Over 1.5+

38%

League: 76%

Over 2.5+

25%

League: 57%

Cards

4.25

League: 4.42

Corners

League: 11.18

Home Team

Bochum

Germany - 2. Bundesliga

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L L L D W	0.88
Home	L D L L	0.25
Away	L L W W	1.5

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	25%	0%	50%
Goals	1.75	1.25	2.25
Scored	0.63	0.25	1
Conceded	1.13	1	1.25
Both Teams to Score	38%	25%	50%
Without Conceding	13%	0%	25%
Failed To Score	50%	75%	25%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.58	1.43	1.73
xGA	1.35	1.24	1.46

Away Team

Wolfsburg

Germany - 2. Bundesliga

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W D W L D	1.88
Home	W W D D	2
Away	D L W W	1.75

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Goals	4.38	4.5	4.25
Scored	2.75	3	2.5
Conceded	1.63	1.5	1.75
Both Teams to Score	63%	75%	50%
Without Conceding	25%	25%	25%
Failed To Score	25%	25%	25%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	2.04	2.04	2.04
xGA	1.76	1.74	1.78

Corners

10.13 / Match

+36% Corners / Match

Wolfsburg received +36% more corners than Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga

13.76 / Match

Kaiserslautern

(4)

Arminia Bielefeld

(6)

Hannover 96

(12)

Greuther Fürth

(3)

Dynamo Dresden

(4)

Osnabrück

(6)

Eintracht Braunschweig

(6)

(8)

Heidenheim

(6)

Nürnberg

(8)

Darmstadt 98

(4)

St. Pauli

(4)

Energie Cottbus

(8)

Karlsruher SC

(6)

Hannover 96

Cards

3 / Match

+33% Cards / Match

Bochum received +33% more cards than Wolfsburg in the 2. Bundesliga

2.25 / Match

Kaiserslautern

(3)

Arminia Bielefeld

(2)

Hannover 96

(2)

Greuther Fürth

(1)

Dynamo Dresden

(7)

Osnabrück

(3)

Eintracht Braunschweig

(3)

(4)

Heidenheim

(3)

Nürnberg

(3)

Darmstadt 98

(2)

St. Pauli

(2)

Energie Cottbus

(1)

Karlsruher SC

(2)

Hannover 96

Goals Scored

0.63 / Match

+337%

Wolfsburg is +337% better in terms of goals scored

2.75 / Match

Kaiserslautern

(0)

Arminia Bielefeld

(0)

Hannover 96

(1)

Greuther Fürth

(1)

Dynamo Dresden

(2)

Osnabrück

(0)

Eintracht Braunschweig

(1)

(3)

Heidenheim

(4)

Nürnberg

(5)

Darmstadt 98

(0)

St. Pauli

(4)

Energie Cottbus

(5)

Karlsruher SC

(1)

Hannover 96

Goals Conceded

1.13 / Match

+31%

Wolfsburg condeded +31% more goals than Bochum

1.63 / Match

Kaiserslautern

(2)

Arminia Bielefeld

(1)

Hannover 96

(2)

Greuther Fürth

(1)

Dynamo Dresden

(1)

Osnabrück

(1)

Eintracht Braunschweig

(0)

(1)

Heidenheim

(4)

Nürnberg

(1)

Darmstadt 98

(1)

St. Pauli

(4)

Energie Cottbus

(2)

Karlsruher SC

(0)

Hannover 96

2. Bundesliga Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Hertha BSC	8	7	1	0	19	8	11	22	2.75
2	Nürnberg	8	5	3	0	21	11	10	18	2.25
3	Wolfsburg	8	4	3	1	22	13	9	15	1.88
4	Kaiserslautern	8	4	3	1	8	4	4	15	1.88
5	Heidenheim	8	4	2	2	15	15	0	14	1.75
6	Magdeburg	8	4	1	3	14	11	3	13	1.63
7	St. Pauli	8	2	5	1	11	9	2	11	1.38
8	Arminia Bielefeld	8	3	2	3	13	13	0	11	1.38
9	Greuther Fürth	8	2	3	3	12	13	-1	9	1.13
10	Energie Cottbus	8	2	3	3	16	17	-1	9	1.13
11	Karlsruher SC	8	2	2	4	10	14	-4	8	1
12	Dynamo Dresden	8	2	2	4	11	15	-4	8	1
13	Osnabrück	8	2	2	4	11	15	-4	8	1
14	Hannover 96	8	2	2	4	8	13	-5	8	1
15	Eintracht Braunschweig	8	2	1	5	13	15	-2	7	0.88
16	Bochum	8	2	1	5	5	9	-4	7	0.88
17	Darmstadt 98	8	2	1	5	8	18	-10	7	0.88
18	Holstein Kiel	8	0	5	3	7	11	-4	5	0.63