Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Vonovia Ruhrstadion when Bochum welcome Osnabruck in the third round of the 2. Bundesliga. The hosts will be looking to build on a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Braunschweig, where they registered 13 goal attempts and 1.23 xG. Bochum have been difficult to beat lately, winning five of their last 10 matches, while their defence has conceded just 0.90 goals per game during that period. Mikkel Rakneberg remains sidelined through injury.
Osnabruck, meanwhile, will be desperate to put an end to back-to-back defeats against Heidenheim and Magdeburg. They conceded seven goals across those two losses, highlighting their defensive problems ahead of a difficult trip to Bochum. The visitors have conceded 1.70 goals per game across their last 10 matches and 2.00 on the road. However, Osnabruck have scored an impressive 2.20 goals per away game during that spell and could pose a threat if they exploit Bochum's defensive vulnerabilities.
Bochum look more balanced and should make home advantage count. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Bochum Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Osnabruck's defensive struggles could lead to another open encounter).
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Friday 28 August 2026 at 17:30.
What is our Bochum vs Osnabruck prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bochum 2 - 1 Osnabruck
Bochum vs Osnabruck Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Daniel Hanslik @ 125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Daniel Hanslik @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bochum -0.5 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: VfL Osnabruck +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bochum to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bochum to Win/Bochum to Win @ 160 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bochum - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferBochum Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwddwdwlww | 1.80 |
| Home | wdl | 1.33 |
| Away | ldwdwww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 57% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.00 | 2.14 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 29% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 14% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.29 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.37 | 1.09 | 1.48 |
Osnabruck Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwwwdwlll | 1.60 |
| Home | wwdll | 1.40 |
| Away | lwwwl | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.20 | 4.20 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.44 | 1.11 | 1.76 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.52 | 1.49 | 1.54 |
Bochum vs Osnabruck Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bochum (67%)
6 Matches
Osnabruck (0%)
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