Bochum and Holstein Kiel face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season. The game takes place at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Sunday, 22/03/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for VfL Bochum vs Holstein Kiel, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Bochum vs Holstein Kiel
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Over 2.5 Goals
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VfL Bochum preview
Bochum comes into the match having played 26 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.27 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses.
Bochum's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.
The offence system of Bochum is led by Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka as the top scorer of the season. The german midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Philipp Hofmann, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.27 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.
Holstein Kiel preview
On the other hand, Holstein Kiel comes into the match having played 26 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 0.96 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses.
Holstein Kiel's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 31 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.19 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.
The offence system of Holstein Kiel is led by David Zec as the top scorer of the season. The slovenian defender has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alexander Bernhardsson, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.54 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.47.
Head to head: Bochum vs Holstein Kiel
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 D D |
1.27 |
| Home | W D D W D |
1.69 |
| Away | D L D D D |
0.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 46% | 15% |
| Goals | 2.65 | 2.77 | 2.54 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.62 | 1.15 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.15 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 54% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 38% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 54% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.82 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.18 | 1.91 |
Holstein Kiel
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L L |
0.96 |
| Home | L D L L W |
1.15 |
| Away | L L L D D |
0.77 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 31% | 15% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.46 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.23 | 1.15 |
| Conceded | 1.54 | 1.23 | 1.85 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 62% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 23% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 31% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.46 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.42 | 1.77 |
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