Arminia Bielefeld vs VfL Bochum prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.48 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.48Odds
2
Value bet: VfL Bochum to win @ 3.35 – our chance 33% vs 30% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultArminia Bielefeld to win ✗48% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.85
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfL Bochum preview and prediction
The match
The 2. Bundesliga sees Arminia Bielefeld take on VfL Bochum on Saturday 2 May, kicking off at 12:00 (WAT) at SchücoArena. Arminia Bielefeld are 6th with 17 points from 11 games (in the top half), while VfL Bochum sit 8th on 14 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Arminia Bielefeld's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Karlsruher SC 1–4 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
VfL Bochum's last 5: WWLLL Most recently they beat SpVgg Greuther Fürth 2–1 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.7 for Arminia Bielefeld and 1.3 for VfL Bochum. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: VfL Bochum to win at 3.35 – 33% on our numbers against 30% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 VfL Bochum. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Arminia Bielefeld48%fair 2.10 · @2.00
Draw19%fair 5.15 · @3.75
VfL Bochum33%fair 3.03 · @3.35
3.02Expected goals
1.68Arminia Bielefeld xG
1.34VfL Bochum xG
64%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–27%
2–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: Arminia Bielefeld 1.7 – 1.3 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
Arminia Bielefeld to win✗
48%
2.10
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
1.53
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.54
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Arminia Bielefeld / FT Arminia Bielefeld✗
27%
3.65
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.85
–
Form
Arminia Bielefeld – last 6
LWLLLW
10 Apr
@ Karlsruher SC
1–4
L
4 Apr
vs SV Darmstadt 98
2–1
W
6 Mar
@ FC Schalke 04
0–1
L
28 Feb
vs Hannover 96
0–1
L
20 Feb
@ SpVgg Greuther Fürth
1–2
L
15 Feb
@ 1. FC Magdeburg
2–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
VfL Bochum – last 6
WWLLLD
26 Apr
vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
2–1
W
12 Apr
vs Eintracht Braunschweig
4–1
W
4 Apr
@ 1. FC Magdeburg
1–4
L
22 Mar
vs Holstein Kiel
2–3
L
27 Feb
@ Fortuna Düsseldorf
1–2
L
20 Feb
vs 1. FC Nürnberg
1–1
D
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Arminia Bielefeld and VfL Bochum.
What is the prediction for Arminia Bielefeld vs VfL Bochum?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.
Who will win Arminia Bielefeld vs VfL Bochum?
On our numbers Arminia Bielefeld have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 19% and VfL Bochum 33%.
How many goals will there be in Arminia Bielefeld vs VfL Bochum?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Arminia Bielefeld vs VfL Bochum?
Our predicted score is Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 VfL Bochum, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Arminia Bielefeld vs VfL Bochum?
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfL Bochum (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at SchücoArena.
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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