Bochum and Schalke 04 face each other on Saturday 01.31.2026, 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 Bochum and Schalke 04, 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 Schalke 04
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Correct Score: 1 - 0
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Bochum preview
Bochum heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 19 matches, VfL Bochum secured 6 victories, 5 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.21 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 31 goals, of which 27 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.42 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka, who has found the back of the net 7 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 26 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.37 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.32 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Schalke 04 preview
Schalke 04 comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 12 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2.05 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Die Königsblauen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.26 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.19.
Die Knappen's offensive system is led by Kenan Karaman, the team's top scorer this season. The turkish forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kenan Karaman. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.63 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 16 goals in 21 matches, averaging 0.76 per match.
Head to head: Bochum vs Schalke 04
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 D D W |
1.21 |
| Home | D D W L W |
1.56 |
| Away | D D W W D |
0.9 |
| 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 |
2.05 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.44 |
| Away | D L W D L |
1.7 |
| 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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