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
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Rot-Weiß Essen(away) | 0-2 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Holstein Kiel(away) | 2-2 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 9, 2026 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth(home) | 1-1 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Deportivo La Coruna(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Bournemouth(away) | 1-4 | 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 FC St. Pauli win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 VfL Bochum win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | FC St. Pauli 0-2 VfL Bochum | Bundesliga |
| Jan 15, 2025 | VfL Bochum 1-0 FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga |
| Jan 28, 2021 | FC St. Pauli 2-3 VfL Bochum | 2. Bundesliga |
| Sep 21, 2020 | VfL Bochum 2-2 FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jun 5, 2020 | VfL Bochum 2-0 FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga |
| Nov 8, 2019 | FC St. Pauli 1-1 VfL Bochum | 2. 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC St. Pauli | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0 | 12/15 | 10/15 |
| 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?
FC St. Pauli sit 13th in 2. Bundesliga (2 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 |
| 13 | FC St. Pauli | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 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 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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