Bochum and Nürnberg face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season. The game takes place at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Friday, 20/02/2026, at 17:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for VfL Bochum vs Der Club, 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 Nürnberg
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Over 2.5 Goals
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VfL Bochum preview
Bochum comes into the match having played 22 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 7 draws, and 8 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 9 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses.
Bochum's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.36 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.36.
The offence system of Bochum is led by Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka as the top scorer of the season. The german midfielder has scored 7 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 27 goals with an average of 1.23 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 25 matches, resulting in an average of 1.2.
Die Legende preview
On the other hand, Nürnberg comes into the match having played 22 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.32 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.
Nürnberg's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.32 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.39.
The offence system of Nürnberg is led by Mohamed Alì ZOma as the top scorer of the season. The burkinabé forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Julian Justvan, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.41 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.
Head to head: Bochum vs Nürnberg
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 D D |
1.27 |
| Home | D W D D W |
1.64 |
| Away | D D D W W |
0.91 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 45% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.55 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 1.55 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.23 | 1.09 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 45% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 45% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 55% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.86 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.21 | 1.95 |
Nürnberg
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D L W |
1.32 |
| Home | W D W W D |
1.83 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.83 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.67 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.17 | 1.7 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 67% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 25% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 58% | 20% |
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xG
|
1.5 | 1.58 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.41 | 1.52 |
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