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VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 27, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum

VfL BochumHannover 96

The Footlab AI model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 43%, against 25% for a draw and 32% for VfL Bochum. The most likely score is 1-1. If Hannover 96 wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.1% of the 2,922 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 21, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96?

A very open match: only 98 Elo points separate VfL Bochum (1,996) and Hannover 96 (2,094).

32%25%43%
VfL Bochum winDrawHannover 96 win

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

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Probable lineup for VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96

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.

VfL Bochum

4-2-3-1
  1. 33P. Hofmann
  1. 7C. Rasmussen
  2. 34T. Meyer
  3. 23K. Miyoshi
  4. 17G. Holtmann
  5. 24M. Pannewig
  1. 15M. Steinwender
  2. 32M. Wittek
  3. 5K. Mets
  4. 2S. Klaiber
  1. 1T. Horn

Hannover 96

4-4-2
  1. 10M. Hartel
  2. 9B. Källman
  1. 29K. Oudenne
  2. 23S. Þórðarson
  3. 8W. Taïbi
  4. 13F. Roggow
  1. 33M. Neubauer
  2. 3B. Tomiak
  3. 4J. Hugonet
  4. 5V. Ghiță
  1. 30L. Weinkauf

Computed on October 21, 2026 at 12:33 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Bochum have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Hannover 96 have 7, 4 and 4.

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

VfL Bochum
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 17, 20261. FC Kaiserslautern(away)0-22. Bundesliga
Oct 11, 2026Arminia Bielefeld(home)0-12. Bundesliga
Oct 2, 2026VfL Osnabrück(home)4-1Friendlies Clubs
Sep 20, 2026Hannover 96(away)1-22. Bundesliga
Sep 12, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(home)1-12. Bundesliga
Hannover 96
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 17, 2026FC St. Pauli(home)1-12. Bundesliga
Oct 10, 20261. FC Magdeburg(away)0-32. Bundesliga
Oct 3, 2026Verl(home)2-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 20, 2026VfL Bochum(home)2-12. Bundesliga
Sep 11, 20261. FC Nürnberg(away)1-22. Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 VfL Bochum win, 2 draws, 3 Hannover 96 wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 20, 2026Hannover 96 2-1 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga
May 9, 2026VfL Bochum 1-1 Hannover 962. Bundesliga
Dec 13, 2025Hannover 96 0-0 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga
Oct 12, 2023VfL Bochum 1-3 Hannover 96Friendlies Clubs
Apr 18, 2021VfL Bochum 4-3 Hannover 962. Bundesliga
Dec 15, 2020Hannover 96 2-0 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum on Sep 20, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Bochum score 1.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Hannover 96 score 2.4 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
VfL Bochum1.11.137/155/15
Hannover 962.41.349/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

VfL Bochum sit 16th in 2. Bundesliga (7 points from 8 matches) and Hannover 96 sit 14th (8 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
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14Hannover 9682248138
16VfL Bochum8215597

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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 VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96?
The Footlab AI model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 43%, against 25% for a draw and 32% for VfL Bochum.
Where and when is VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96 played?
VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96 is played on February 27, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 57% 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 54.1% 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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