Where and when is VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC played?

VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC is played on November 7, 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 Karlsruher SC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 11Kick-off on November 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum

VfL Bochum

Karlsruher SC

The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for Karlsruher SC. 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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC?

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

VfL Bochum win53 %

Draw24 %

Karlsruher SC win23 %

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; Karlsruher SC have 4, 3 and 8.

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

Karlsruher SC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	Preußen Münster(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern(away)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Arminia Bielefeld(home)	2-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	1899 Hoffenheim(away)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 26, 2026	Inter(home)	1-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 VfL Bochum win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Karlsruher SC win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 17, 2026	Karlsruher SC 1-2 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Dec 20, 2025	VfL Bochum 2-2 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Dec 10, 2022	VfL Bochum 1-2 Karlsruher SC	Friendlies Clubs
Jan 31, 2021	VfL Bochum 1-2 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Sep 27, 2020	Karlsruher SC 0-1 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
May 24, 2020	Karlsruher SC 0-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga

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

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% 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
Karlsruher SC	1.3	1.9	1	10/15	12/15

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 Karlsruher SC sit 3rd (4 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
3	Karlsruher SC	2	1	1	0	2	1	4
7	VfL Bochum	2	1	0	1	1	1	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 Karlsruher SC?: The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for Karlsruher SC.
Where and when is VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC played?: VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC is played on November 7, 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.