1. FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum: prediction and stats
2. BundesligaRegular Season - 32Kick-off on May 8, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Voith-Arena, Heidenheim an der Brenz
The Footlab model makes 1. FC Heidenheim the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for VfL Bochum. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win 1. FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum?
A very open match: only 16 Elo points separate 1. FC Heidenheim (1,968) and VfL Bochum (1,984).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Heidenheim have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; VfL Bochum have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | SSV Jeddeloh(away) | 2-5 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Bayern München(home) | 2-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Hertha BSC(away) | 1-4 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | VfL Osnabrück(home) | 4-3 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | FC Ingolstadt 04(home) | 4-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away) | 2-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Eintracht Braunschweig(away) | 1-0 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Hertha BSC(home) | 0-1 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sheffield Utd(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Werder Bremen(away) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 1. FC Heidenheim win(s), 3 draw(s), 3 VfL Bochum win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 1. FC Heidenheim 0-0 VfL Bochum | Bundesliga |
| Dec 22, 2024 | VfL Bochum 2-0 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga |
| Apr 13, 2024 | VfL Bochum 1-1 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga |
| Nov 26, 2023 | 1. FC Heidenheim 0-0 VfL Bochum | Bundesliga |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 1. FC Heidenheim 0-2 VfL Bochum | 2. Bundesliga |
| Dec 18, 2020 | VfL Bochum 3-0 1. FC Heidenheim | 2. Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: 1. FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum on May 2, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
1. FC Heidenheim score 2.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. FC Heidenheim | 2.5 | 1.9 | 2 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| VfL Bochum | 1.3 | 1.2 | 3 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
1. FC Heidenheim sit 9th in 2. Bundesliga (3 points from 2 matches) and VfL Bochum sit 7th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | VfL Bochum | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for 1. FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum?
- The Footlab model makes 1. FC Heidenheim the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for VfL Bochum.
- Where and when is 1. FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum played?
- 1. FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum is played on May 8, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Voith-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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