Holstein Kiel vs VfL Bochum: prediction and stats
2. BundesligaRegular Season - 17Kick-off on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Holstein-Stadion, Kiel
The Footlab model makes Holstein Kiel the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 31% 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 Holstein Kiel vs VfL Bochum?
A very open match: only 2 Elo points separate Holstein Kiel (1,984) and VfL Bochum (1,986).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Holstein Kiel 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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | TSV 1860 München(away) | 2-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 14, 2026 | FC St. Pauli(home) | 2-2 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | SV Darmstadt 98(away) | 2-2 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim(away) | 1-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | FSV Mainz 05(away) | 0-3 | 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: 2 Holstein Kiel win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 VfL Bochum win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | VfL Bochum 2-3 Holstein Kiel | 2. Bundesliga |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Holstein Kiel 1-1 VfL Bochum | 2. Bundesliga |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Holstein Kiel 2-2 VfL Bochum | Bundesliga |
| Sep 21, 2024 | VfL Bochum 2-2 Holstein Kiel | Bundesliga |
| Apr 3, 2021 | VfL Bochum 2-1 Holstein Kiel | 2. Bundesliga |
| Dec 4, 2020 | Holstein Kiel 3-1 VfL Bochum | 2. Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: VfL Bochum vs Holstein Kiel on Mar 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Holstein Kiel score 1.7 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein Kiel | 1.7 | 1.5 | 4 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
| 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?
Holstein Kiel sit 12th 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 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 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 Holstein Kiel vs VfL Bochum?
- The Footlab model makes Holstein Kiel the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 31% for VfL Bochum.
- Where and when is Holstein Kiel vs VfL Bochum played?
- Holstein Kiel vs VfL Bochum is played on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Holstein-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 55% 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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