Bochum host league leaders Schalke in a Bundesliga clash where both sides have injury concerns. As the arrival of Edin Dzeko should help die Knappen improve their game, we predict a 2-1 away win. Uwe Rosler's men are missing Bero and Sissoko, but have been resilient at home, earning 1.33 points per game and keeping clean sheets in 33% of home matches. They drew 1-1 with Elversberg last weekend, showing defensive stability but limited offensive output, scoring 1.5 goals per game at home.
Schalke head into the match in mixed form, winning three of their last six but struggling away with just a 33% win rate. The January signing of Edin Dzeko has added a new attacking dimension, and he scored on his debut in a 2-2 draw with Kaiserslautern. Die Knappen average 1.33 expected goals on the road but concede only 1.14 expected goals, highlighting a strong defense. Head-to-head, Schalke have dominated, winning 75% of past meetings, and 75% of encounters have produced over 2.5 goals.
Given Edin Dzeko's effect for Schalke and their superior H2H record, Away Win should be considered, alongside Schalke Over 2.5 goals and Over 2.5 total.
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Saturday 31 January 2026 at 12:00.
What is our Bochum vs Schalke prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bochum 1 - 2 Schalke
Bochum vs Schalke Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: Christian Gomis @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Christian Gomis @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Schalke +0.5 @ -174 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferBochum Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdddd | 1.60 |
| Home | llwdd | 1.33 |
| Away | wwdd | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 3.00 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.50 | 0.25 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.79 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.68 | 1.46 | 2.01 |
Schalke Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwdd | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwd | 2.50 |
| Away | dwlwd | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 2.25 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.32 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.03 | 0.85 | 1.14 |
Bochum vs Schalke Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bochum (17%)
12 Matches
Schalke (75%)
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