Bochum and Darmstadt 98 face each other on Sunday 01.18.2026, at 12:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Bochum's home ground, the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Bochum and Darmstadt 98, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Bochum vs Darmstadt 98
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Under 10.5 Corners
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Bochum preview
Bochum heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 17 matches, VfL Bochum secured 6 victories, 3 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.24 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Bochum's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Bochum has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 27 goals, of which 23 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.35 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Philipp Hofmann has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Bochum has conceded 22 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.29 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.25 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Darmstadt 98 preview
Darmstadt 98 comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 9 victories, 6 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.94 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses.
The Lilies's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 29 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.71 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.75.
The Lilies's offensive system is led by Isac Lidberg, the team's top scorer this season. The swedish forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Fraser Hornby. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 20 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1 per match.
Head to head: Bochum vs Darmstadt 98
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Bochum
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W L |
1.24 |
| Home | D W L W W |
1.63 |
| Away | D W W D L |
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 50% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.5 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.13 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 38% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 13% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 63% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.84 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.24 | 2.01 |
Darmstadt 98
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D W |
1.94 |
| Home | W W W D D |
2.33 |
| Away | D D W L D |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 67% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 2.89 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 2 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.89 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 56% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 44% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 22% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 56% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.79 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.33 | 1.76 |
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