Bochum and Schalke 04 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season. The game takes place at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Saturday, 31/01/2026, at 12:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Bochum vs Schalke 04, based on 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 Schalke 04
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Correct Score: 1 - 0
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Bochum preview
Bochum comes into the match having played 19 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.21 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.
Bochum's attack has scored 31 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.42 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.
The offense 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 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.37 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.32.
Schalke 04 preview
On the other hand, Schalke 04 comes into the match having played 19 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.05 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Schalke 04's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.26 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.19.
The offense system of Schalke 04 is led by Kenan Karaman as the top scorer of the season. The turkish forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kenan Karaman, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.63 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 0.76.
Head to head: Bochum vs Schalke 04
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Bochum
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D W |
1.4 |
| Home | D D W L L |
1 |
| Away | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 44% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 3 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 1.67 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.37 | 1.33 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 56% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 33% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 11% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 56% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.88 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.24 | 2.05 |
Schalke 04
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L W W |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D L W D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 78% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.89 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.33 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 37% | 44% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 53% | 44% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 11% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 56% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.55 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.96 | 1.21 |
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