Where and when is VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück played?

VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück is played on August 28, 2026 at 04:30 PM (UTC) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 56% 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 VfL Osnabrück: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 28, 2026 at 04:30 PM (UTC)Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum

VfL Bochum

VfL Osnabrück

The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for VfL Osnabrück. 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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück?

A very open match: only 33 Elo points separate VfL Bochum (1,969) and VfL Osnabrück (2,002).

VfL Bochum win40 %

Draw26 %

VfL Osnabrück win34 %

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; VfL Osnabrück have 8, 2 and 5.

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

VfL Osnabrück
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 18, 2026	Spelle-Venhaus(away)	5-3	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Magdeburg(home)	0-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim(away)	3-4	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	SC Paderborn 07(home)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026	Nordhorn(away)	7-0	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 2 VfL Bochum win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 VfL Osnabrück win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Nov 15, 2025	VfL Bochum 1-4 VfL Osnabrück	Friendlies Clubs
Feb 6, 2021	VfL Osnabrück 1-2 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Oct 2, 2020	VfL Bochum 0-0 VfL Osnabrück	2. Bundesliga
Jun 13, 2020	VfL Osnabrück 0-2 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Nov 22, 2019	VfL Bochum 1-1 VfL Osnabrück	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück on Nov 15, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Osnabrück score 2.2 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 56% 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
VfL Osnabrück	2.2	1.6	4	7/15	9/15

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 VfL Osnabrück sit 18th (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
18	VfL Osnabrück	2	0	0	2	3	7	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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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 VfL Osnabrück?: The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for VfL Osnabrück.
Where and when is VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück played?: VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück is played on August 28, 2026 at 04:30 PM (UTC) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 56% 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.