Where and when is VfL Bochum vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?

VfL Bochum vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on November 28, 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 59% 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 SV Darmstadt 98: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 13Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum

VfL Bochum

SV Darmstadt 98

The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 36% for SV Darmstadt 98. 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 SV Darmstadt 98?

A very open match: only 20 Elo points separate VfL Bochum (1,984) and SV Darmstadt 98 (2,004).

VfL Bochum win39 %

Draw25 %

SV Darmstadt 98 win36 %

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; SV Darmstadt 98 have 5, 4 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

SV Darmstadt 98
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	FC Carl Zeiss Jena(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Dynamo Dresden(away)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Holstein Kiel(home)	2-2	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Portsmouth(home)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	7-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 VfL Bochum win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 SV Darmstadt 98 win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Jan 18, 2026	VfL Bochum 3-3 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga
Aug 2, 2025	SV Darmstadt 98 4-1 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Mar 31, 2024	VfL Bochum 2-2 SV Darmstadt 98	Bundesliga
Nov 3, 2023	SV Darmstadt 98 1-2 VfL Bochum	Bundesliga
Apr 26, 2021	SV Darmstadt 98 3-1 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Jan 2, 2021	VfL Bochum 2-1 SV Darmstadt 98	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Bochum vs SV Darmstadt 98 on Jan 18, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; SV Darmstadt 98 score 2.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% 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
SV Darmstadt 98	2.1	1.7	1	11/15	10/15

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 SV Darmstadt 98 sit 15th (1 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
15	SV Darmstadt 98	2	0	1	1	2	3	1

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 SV Darmstadt 98?: The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 36% for SV Darmstadt 98.
Where and when is VfL Bochum vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?: VfL Bochum vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on November 28, 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 59% 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.