Bochum and Hannover 96 face each other on Saturday 05.09.2026, at 12:00 (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 VfL Bochum and 96, 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 Hannover 96
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2nd Half Under 2.5 Goals
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Bochum preview
Bochum heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 32 matches, VfL Bochum secured 10 victories, 10 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game.
Taking a broader look at VfL Bochum's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Bochum has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 50 goals, of which 46 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.44 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Philipp Hofmann, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Maximilian Wittek has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Bochum has conceded 45 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.41 per game) and 48 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.37 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Hannover 96 preview
Hannover 96 comes into the game with 32 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 16 victories, 10 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.81 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.
96's attack has been highly effective, scoring 56 goals during this period. Of that total, 56 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.7.
Hannover's offensive system is led by Benjamin Källman, the team's top scorer this season. The finnish forward has found the back of the net 14 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Noel Aséko Nkili. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 33 matches, averaging 1.24 per match.
Head to head: Bochum vs Hannover 96
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 W L W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 50% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 3.06 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.81 | 1.06 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.25 | 1.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 66% | 63% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 31% | 19% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 13% | 19% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 69% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.83 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.2 | 1.79 |
Hannover 96
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W D |
1.8 |
| Home | D D D W L |
1.2 |
| Away | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 44% | 56% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.75 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 56% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 81% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.81 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.28 | 1.41 |
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