Where and when is Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum played?

Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum is played on September 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, 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.

Match

Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Heinz von Heiden-Arena, Hannover

Hannover 96

VfL Bochum

The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 57%, against 24% for a draw and 20% 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 22, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum?

A very open match: only 75 Elo points separate Hannover 96 (2,046) and VfL Bochum (1,972).

Hannover 96 win57 %

Draw24 %

VfL Bochum win20 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hannover 96 have 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats; VfL Bochum have 6, 4 and 5.

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

Hannover 96
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 16, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg(home)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026	Energie Cottbus(away)	1-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	PEC Zwolle(home)	3-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 7, 2026	Phönix Lübeck(home)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 4, 2026	Ramlingen / Ehlershausen(away)	7-0	Friendlies Clubs

VfL Bochum
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
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
Jul 21, 2026	Swansea(away)	2-0	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Hannover 96 win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 VfL Bochum win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 9, 2026	VfL Bochum 1-1 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Dec 13, 2025	Hannover 96 0-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Oct 12, 2023	VfL Bochum 1-3 Hannover 96	Friendlies Clubs
Apr 18, 2021	VfL Bochum 4-3 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Dec 15, 2020	Hannover 96 2-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Jun 28, 2020	Hannover 96 2-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96 on May 9, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hannover 96 score 2.2 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Bochum score 1.2 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Hannover 96	2.2	1.1	5	9/15	8/15
VfL Bochum	1.2	1.4	3	8/15	6/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hannover 96 sit 17th in 2. Bundesliga (0 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
17	Hannover 96	2	0	0	2	1	4	0

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 Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum?: The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 57%, against 24% for a draw and 20% for VfL Bochum.
Where and when is Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum played?: Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum is played on September 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, 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.