Match

Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 28Kick-off on April 3, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC)BBBank Wildpark, Karlsruhe

Karlsruher SCVfL Bochum

The Footlab model makes Karlsruher SC the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?

A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate Karlsruher SC (1,959) and VfL Bochum (1,984).

Karlsruher SC win40 %
Draw26 %
VfL Bochum win34 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Karlsruher SC have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; VfL Bochum have 7, 4 and 4.

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

Karlsruher SC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Preußen Münster(away)2-1DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 20261. FC Kaiserslautern(away)0-02. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026Arminia Bielefeld(home)2-12. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 20261899 Hoffenheim(away)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 26, 2026Inter(home)1-2Friendlies 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: 2 Karlsruher SC win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 VfL Bochum win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 17, 2026Karlsruher SC 1-2 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga
Dec 20, 2025VfL Bochum 2-2 Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
Dec 10, 2022VfL Bochum 1-2 Karlsruher SCFriendlies Clubs
Jan 31, 2021VfL Bochum 1-2 Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
Sep 27, 2020Karlsruher SC 0-1 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga
May 24, 2020Karlsruher SC 0-0 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum on May 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Karlsruher SC1.31.9110/1512/15
VfL Bochum1.31.239/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Karlsruher SC sit 3rd in 2. Bundesliga (4 points from 2 matches) and VfL Bochum sit 7th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Karlsruher SC2110214
7VfL Bochum2101113

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 Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?
The Footlab model makes Karlsruher SC the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for VfL Bochum.
Where and when is Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum played?
Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum is played on April 3, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at BBBank Wildpark, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 58% 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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