1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.45 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.45Odds
2
Value bet: VfL Bochum to win @ 3.20 – our chance 38% vs 31% implied by the price (edge +22%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
Result1. FC Magdeburg to win ✓40% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.79
1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum preview and prediction
The match
VfL Bochum travel to Avnet Arena in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday 4 April (12:00 WAT) to face 1. FC Magdeburg. 1. FC Magdeburg are 4th with 20 points from 11 games (in the top four), while VfL Bochum sit 8th on 14 points (in the top half).
Form guide
1. FC Magdeburg's last 5: WDLLL Most recently they beat Preußen Münster 3–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.6 conceded.
VfL Bochum's last 4: LLDD Most recently they lost to Holstein Kiel 2–3 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.6 for 1. FC Magdeburg and 1.5 for VfL Bochum. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 60% and both teams to score at 65%.
Value angle: VfL Bochum to win at 3.20 – 38% on our numbers against 31% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: 1. FC Magdeburg 1–1 VfL Bochum. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
1. FC Magdeburg40%fair 2.53 · @2.10
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.60
VfL Bochum38%fair 2.63 · @3.20
3.08Expected goals
1.561. FC Magdeburg xG
1.52VfL Bochum xG
65%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–18%
1–28%
1–07%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: 1. FC Magdeburg 1.6 – 1.5 VfL Bochum expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
1. FC Magdeburg to win✓
40%
2.53
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.53
1.45
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
60%
1.66
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.63
1.57
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.56
–
Half-time / full-time
HT 1. FC Magdeburg / FT 1. FC Magdeburg✓
23%
4.36
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.79
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Form
1. FC Magdeburg – last 5
WDLLL
22 Mar
@ Preußen Münster
3–1
W
13 Mar
vs SV Darmstadt 98
1–1
D
6 Mar
@ SV Elversberg
0–1
L
1 Mar
vs Karlsruher SC
1–3
L
15 Feb
vs Arminia Bielefeld
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.6Conceded / game
60%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
VfL Bochum – last 4
LLDD
22 Mar
vs Holstein Kiel
2–3
L
27 Feb
@ Fortuna Düsseldorf
1–2
L
20 Feb
vs 1. FC Nürnberg
1–1
D
15 Feb
vs SC Paderborn 07
0–0
D
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
75%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between 1. FC Magdeburg and VfL Bochum.
What is the prediction for 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum?
On our numbers 1. FC Magdeburg have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 22% and VfL Bochum 38%.
How many goals will there be in 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum?
Our predicted score is 1. FC Magdeburg 1–1 VfL Bochum, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum?
1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Saturday 4 April 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Avnet Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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