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 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.

Match

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 Bochum

Hannover 96

The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% 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 VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96?

A very open match: only 92 Elo points separate VfL Bochum (1,986) and Hannover 96 (2,078).

VfL Bochum win29 %

Draw25 %

Hannover 96 win46 %

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; Hannover 96 have 8, 5 and 2.

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

Hannover 96
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Hemelingen(away)	9-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg(home)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026	Energie Cottbus(away)	1-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	PEC Zwolle(home)	3-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 7, 2026	Phönix Lübeck(home)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 VfL Bochum win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Hannover 96 win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 9, 2026	VfL Bochum 1-1 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Dec 13, 2025	Hannover 96 0-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Oct 12, 2023	VfL Bochum 1-3 Hannover 96	Friendlies Clubs
Apr 18, 2021	VfL Bochum 4-3 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Dec 15, 2020	Hannover 96 2-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Jun 28, 2020	Hannover 96 2-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Bochum vs Hannover 96 on May 9, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Hannover 96 score 2.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% 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
Hannover 96	2.7	1.1	5	9/15	8/15

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 Hannover 96 sit 17th (0 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
17	Hannover 96	2	0	0	2	1	4	0

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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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 Hannover 96?: The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% 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 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.