Match

FC St. Pauli vs VfL Bochum: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 12Kick-off on November 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg

FC St. PauliVfL Bochum

The Footlab model makes FC St. Pauli the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FC St. Pauli vs VfL Bochum?

A very open match: only 24 Elo points separate FC St. Pauli (1,962) and VfL Bochum (1,986).

FC St. Pauli win41 %
Draw26 %
VfL Bochum win33 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

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

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

FC St. Pauli
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Rot-Weiß Essen(away)0-2DFB Pokal
Aug 14, 2026Holstein Kiel(away)2-22. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(home)1-12. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Deportivo La Coruna(home)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026Bournemouth(away)1-4Friendlies Clubs
VfL Bochum
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)2-1DFB Pokal
Aug 14, 2026Eintracht Braunschweig(away)1-02. Bundesliga
Aug 7, 2026Hertha BSC(home)0-12. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Sheffield Utd(home)0-0Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Werder Bremen(away)0-2Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 FC St. Pauli win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 VfL Bochum win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 17, 2025FC St. Pauli 0-2 VfL BochumBundesliga
Jan 15, 2025VfL Bochum 1-0 FC St. PauliBundesliga
Jan 28, 2021FC St. Pauli 2-3 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga
Sep 21, 2020VfL Bochum 2-2 FC St. Pauli2. Bundesliga
Jun 5, 2020VfL Bochum 2-0 FC St. Pauli2. Bundesliga
Nov 8, 2019FC St. Pauli 1-1 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: FC St. Pauli vs VfL Bochum on May 17, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

FC St. Pauli score 1.3 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
FC St. Pauli1.32.0012/1510/15
VfL Bochum1.31.239/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FC St. Pauli sit 13th in 2. Bundesliga (2 points from 2 matches) and VfL Bochum sit 7th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7VfL Bochum2101113
13FC St. Pauli2020332

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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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 FC St. Pauli vs VfL Bochum?
The Footlab model makes FC St. Pauli the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for VfL Bochum.
Where and when is FC St. Pauli vs VfL Bochum played?
FC St. Pauli vs VfL Bochum is played on November 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Millerntor-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 56% 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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