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2. BundesligaSeason 2025

VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04

31 January 2026 at 12:00Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum
Referee: M. Bacher

Match Summary

VfL Bochum defeated FC Schalke 04 2:0. The match was played in 2. Bundesliga 2025.

Rivalry since 2020

VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04 Head to Head Results· 4

VfL Bochum and FC Schalke 04 have met 4 times — VfL Bochum won 0, FC Schalke 04 won 4, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. FC Schalke 04 leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Schalke 04 are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2022.

Drawn
0
·
Total goals
12 · 3.0/match
Both scored
2/4 · 50%
Over 2.5
3/4 · 75%

Recent Meetings

23/08/252. Bundesliga
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04/03/23Bundesliga
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10/09/22Bundesliga
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05/09/20Friendlies Clubs
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Highest-scoring game: 31 v 2022

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, VfL Bochum have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. FC Schalke 04 show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
0
2 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate VfL Bochum.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

31 Jan 202625/262.50/3.30/2.75
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23 Aug 202525/262.40/3.59/2.79
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Market Summary

Margin: 6.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 40.0%Draw 30.3%Away 36.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.302.75
Max2.503.302.75
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Result vs. Market

VfL Bochum
Result vs. Market: VfL Bochum (40%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

VfL BochumHalf-time:20FC Schalke 04
10Shots12
6Shots on target2

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: VfL Bochum

W 246D 156L 180
Over 2.553
Goals scored880

Away Record: FC Schalke 04

W 63D 27L 46
Over 2.560
Goals scored227

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026