With Karlsruher struggling for form in recent weeks, we predict that they will suffer a 3-0 loss to Bochum at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Despite midfielder Ibrahima Sissoko being away on international duty and Maximilian Wittek a doubt, Bochum remain in strong form, collecting 2.0 points per game overall and winning 60% of their matches. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding just 0.7 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 60% of fixtures, which underlines their control in recent outings.
Karlsruher, on the other hand, are running down a blind alley, having lost five games in a row and averaging only 0.7 points per game. Their matches are chaotic, producing 4.4 total goals per game, largely due to a leaky defense that concedes 2.8 goals on average and has yet to register a single clean sheet. Suspensions to defender Franke and forward Schleusener further weaken an already stretched squad. Expected goals data also highlights the gap, with Bochum posting 1.54 expected goals compared to Karlsruher’s 1.28.
Given Bochum's fine form and Karlsruher's aforementioned absentees, Home Win is our main pick, with additional value on Bochum Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals.
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Saturday 20 December 2025 at 12:00.
What is our Bochum vs Karlsruher prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bochum 3 - 0 Karlsruher
Bochum vs Karlsruher Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Ibrahim Sissoko @ 130 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferBochum Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwd | 2.00 |
| Home | wwllw | 1.80 |
| Away | dwwwd | 2.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.54 | 1.72 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.69 | 1.59 | 1.80 |
Karlsruher Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllll | 0.70 |
| Home | lwll | 0.75 |
| Away | wllll | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.40 | 4.25 | 4.50 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.50 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 2.80 | 2.75 | 2.83 |
| BTTS | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.21 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.97 | 1.91 | 2.01 |
Bochum vs Karlsruher Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bochum (24%)
21 Matches
Karlsruher (19%)
