Where and when is 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Bochum played?

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Bochum is played on October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 54% 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.

Match

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Bochum: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 8Kick-off on October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern

1. FC Kaiserslautern

VfL Bochum

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 46%, against 26% for a draw and 28% 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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Bochum?

A very open match: only 22 Elo points separate 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,990) and VfL Bochum (1,969).

1. FC Kaiserslautern win46 %

Draw26 %

VfL Bochum win28 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Kaiserslautern have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; VfL Bochum have 7, 4 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Kaiserslautern
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	Waldhof Mannheim(away)	1-0	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	Karlsruher SC(home)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg(away)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Metz(away)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Sudtirol(away)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs

VfL Bochum
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: 2 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 VfL Bochum win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Mar 7, 2026	VfL Bochum 3-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Oct 4, 2025	1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-2 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Apr 13, 2018	VfL Bochum 3-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Nov 3, 2017	1. FC Kaiserslautern 0-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Apr 5, 2017	VfL Bochum 0-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Oct 24, 2016	1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Mar 7, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
1. FC Kaiserslautern	1.1	1.1	8	3/15	6/15
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 Kaiserslautern sit 14th in 2. Bundesliga (2 points from 2 matches) and VfL Bochum sit 7th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
7	VfL Bochum	2	1	0	1	1	1	3
14	1. FC Kaiserslautern	2	0	2	0	0	0	2

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 Kaiserslautern vs VfL Bochum?: The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 46%, against 26% for a draw and 28% for VfL Bochum.
Where and when is 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Bochum played?: 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs VfL Bochum is played on October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 54% 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.