Match

Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum: prediction and stats

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

Karlsruher SCVfL Bochum

The Footlab AI model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for Karlsruher SC. The most likely score is 1-1. If VfL Bochum wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.2% of the 6,188 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 14, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?

A very open match: only 88 Elo points separate Karlsruher SC (2,011) and VfL Bochum (2,099).

31%25%44%
Karlsruher SC winDrawVfL Bochum win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Karlsruher SC

3-5-1-1
  1. 13S. Fukuda
  1. 10M. Wanitzek
  2. 6S. Väänänen
  3. 7K. Wiethaup
  4. 36Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
  5. 3D. Ofli
  6. 23T. Civeja
  1. 22C. Kobald
  2. 24S. Trémoulet
  3. 15Paul Scholl
  1. 1H. Bernat

VfL Bochum

4-2-3-1
  1. 33P. Hofmann
  1. 34T. Meyer
  2. 24M. Pannewig
  3. 10B. Taz
  4. 7C. Rasmussen
  5. 17G. Holtmann
  1. 15M. Steinwender
  2. 32M. Wittek
  3. 2S. Klaiber
  4. 5K. Mets
  1. 1T. Horn

Computed on November 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Karlsruher SC have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; VfL Bochum have 8, 2 and 5.

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

Karlsruher SC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 8, 2026VfL Bochum(away)2-32. Bundesliga
Oct 31, 20261. FC Heidenheim(home)2-12. Bundesliga
Oct 27, 2026Borussia Mönchengladbach(away)0-2DFB Pokal
Oct 24, 20261. FC Magdeburg(away)1-62. Bundesliga
Oct 18, 2026SV Darmstadt 98(home)4-02. Bundesliga
VfL Bochum
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 13, 2026Verl(home)4-1Friendlies Clubs
Nov 8, 2026Karlsruher SC(home)3-22. Bundesliga
Oct 30, 2026Energie Cottbus(away)2-12. Bundesliga
Oct 27, 2026FSV Mainz 05(home)2-0DFB Pokal
Oct 23, 2026VfL Wolfsburg(home)1-12. Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Karlsruher SC wins, 1 draw, 3 VfL Bochum wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Nov 8, 2026VfL Bochum 3-2 Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
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

Last archived meeting: VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC on Nov 8, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Bochum score 1.5 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 60% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Karlsruher SC1.32.128/1511/15
VfL Bochum1.51.129/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Karlsruher SC sit 16th in 2. Bundesliga (11 points from 11 matches) and VfL Bochum sit 8th (14 points from 11 matches).

2026-27 standings
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8VfL Bochum11425111314
16Karlsruher SC11326152411

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 AI model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for Karlsruher SC.
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 AI model gives a 60% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.2% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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