2. Bundesliga· Regular Season - 9· Vonovia Ruhrstadion
VfL Bochum
VfL Wolfsburg23 Oct
VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 23 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.37
Expected goals
1.6 - 2.2
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More VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5VfL Wolfsburg +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2VfL Wolfsburg or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.5VfL Bochum +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XVfL Bochum or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2VfL Wolfsburg to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5VfL Wolfsburg -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1VfL Bochum to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5VfL Bochum -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg preview & analysis
Match preview
VfL Bochum host VfL Wolfsburg in the 2. Bundesliga (Regular Season - 9) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Friday, 23 October 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
VfL Bochum arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 6. Most recently they lost to Arminia Bielefeld 0-1 at home. They're 12th in the table with 7 points from 7 games. VfL Wolfsburg arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 17 and conceding 11. Most recently they drew with 1. FC Nürnberg 4-4 away. They're 5th in the table with 12 points from 7 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, VfL Bochum have won 1, VfL Wolfsburg have won 4 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes VfL Wolfsburg narrow favourites: VfL Bochum 23%, draw 38%, VfL Wolfsburg 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 73% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is VfL Bochum 1-2 VfL Wolfsburg.
Recent form
VfL Bochum- 11 OctHArminia Bielefeld0-1
- 2 OctHVfL Osnabrück4-1
- 20 SeptAHannover 961-2
- 12 SeptHSpVgg Greuther Fürth1-1
- 5 SeptADynamo Dresden2-1
VfL Wolfsburg- 10 OctA1. FC Nürnberg4-4
- 1 OctHHavelse4-1
- 18 SeptHSV Darmstadt 985-1
- 12 SeptAFC St. Pauli0-1
- 5 SeptHEnergie Cottbus4-4
Head to head
2. Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hertha BSC | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 |  1. FC Nürnberg | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 17 |
| 3 |  1. FC Heidenheim | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 14 |
| 4 |  1. FC Magdeburg | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 13 |
| 5 | VfL Wolfsburg | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 6 |  1. FC Kaiserslautern | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 12 |
| 7 |  FC St. Pauli | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +2 | 10 |
| 8 |  Energie Cottbus | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 9 |  Arminia Bielefeld | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 10 |  VfL Osnabrück | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 |  Eintracht Braunschweig | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 12 | VfL Bochum | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 |  Hannover 96 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| 14 |  SV Darmstadt 98 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 7 |
| 15 |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| 16 |  Dynamo Dresden | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 5 |
| 17 |  Karlsruher SC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 5 |
| 18 |  Holstein Kiel | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg: FAQ
What is the VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is VfL Bochum 1-2 VfL Wolfsburg.
Who is the favourite to win VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg?
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VfL Wolfsburg are favourites. Our model gives VfL Bochum a 23% chance of winning, VfL Wolfsburg 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg kick off?
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VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg kicks off at 16:30 UTC on Friday, 23 October 2026 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum.
