Bochum vs Schalke 04 | Prediction | 2. Bundesliga | 31/01

Germany - 2. Bundesliga

2 - 0

31 Jan 2026 07:00

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

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Correct Score: 1 - 0

Market: Correct Score: 1 - 0 · @ 8.84

8.84

Last updated: 28-01-2026

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Defensive solidity should prove to be a major factor in this matchup. Both teams' backlines are rock solid, so scoring chances will be hard to come by.

As such, there is decent value to be had in betting 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

For those in need of a nice change in betting markets, let's take a good look at over/under corners. Based on our research on Bochum vs Schalke 04, we expect to see both teams spend significant time deep in opposition territory given their willingness to go forward.

That is why we highly recommend taking the over 9.5 corners line at odds of 1.5 for this upcoming match.

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.

Bochum's Latest Results

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.

Schalke 04's Latest Results