Where and when is VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Heidenheim played?

VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Heidenheim is played on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 57% 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

VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Heidenheim: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 15Kick-off on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum

VfL Bochum

1. FC Heidenheim

The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for 1. FC Heidenheim. 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 VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Heidenheim?

A very open match: only 16 Elo points separate VfL Bochum (1,984) and 1. FC Heidenheim (1,968).

VfL Bochum win46 %

Draw25 %

1. FC Heidenheim win29 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Bochum have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; 1. FC Heidenheim have 7, 2 and 6.

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

VfL Bochum
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

1. FC Heidenheim
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	SSV Jeddeloh(away)	2-5	DFB Pokal
Aug 18, 2026	Bayern München(home)	2-4	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 2026	Hertha BSC(away)	1-4	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	VfL Osnabrück(home)	4-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	FC Ingolstadt 04(home)	4-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 VfL Bochum win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 1. FC Heidenheim win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 2, 2025	1. FC Heidenheim 0-0 VfL Bochum	Bundesliga
Dec 22, 2024	VfL Bochum 2-0 1. FC Heidenheim	Bundesliga
Apr 13, 2024	VfL Bochum 1-1 1. FC Heidenheim	Bundesliga
Nov 26, 2023	1. FC Heidenheim 0-0 VfL Bochum	Bundesliga
Apr 21, 2021	1. FC Heidenheim 0-2 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Dec 18, 2020	VfL Bochum 3-0 1. FC Heidenheim	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum on May 2, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Heidenheim score 2.5 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 57% 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
VfL Bochum	1.3	1.2	3	9/15	6/15
1. FC Heidenheim	2.5	1.9	2	11/15	11/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

VfL Bochum sit 7th in 2. Bundesliga (3 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Heidenheim sit 9th (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
9	1. FC Heidenheim	2	1	0	1	5	7	3

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 VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Heidenheim?: The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for 1. FC Heidenheim.
Where and when is VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Heidenheim played?: VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Heidenheim is played on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 57% 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.