Fortuna Dusseldorf and Bochum face each other on Friday 02.27.2026, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Fortuna Dusseldorf's home ground, the Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Fortuna Düsseldorf and VfL Bochum, 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 Fortuna Düsseldorf vs VfL Bochum
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Fortuna Dusseldorf preview
Fortuna Dusseldorf heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 23 matches, Fortuna Düsseldorf secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.09 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Fortuna Düsseldorf's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Fortuna Dusseldorf has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 26 goals, of which 21 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 0.91 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Cédric Itten, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Florent Muslija has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Fortuna Dusseldorf has conceded 33 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.43 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.52 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Bochum preview
Bochum comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 7 victories, 8 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.26 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.
VfL Bochum's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.35 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.35.
VfL Bochum's offensive system is led by Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Philipp Hofmann. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 1.22 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 31 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1.19 per match.
Head to head: Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Fortuna Dusseldorf
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D W L |
1.09 |
| Home | D W W W L |
1.25 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.91 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2.25 | 2.45 |
| Scored | 0.91 | 0.92 | 0.91 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.33 | 1.55 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 25% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 42% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 25% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.4 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.47 | 1.64 |
Bochum
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W D |
1.26 |
| Home | D D W D D |
1.58 |
| Away | D D D W W |
0.91 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 42% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.55 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.5 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 1.08 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 42% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 50% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.8 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.2 | 1.95 |
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