Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum preview and prediction
The match
Karlsruher SC host VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday 17 May, with kick-off at 14:30 (WAT) at BBBank Wildpark. Karlsruher SC are 16th with 11 points from 11 games (in the bottom three), 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
Karlsruher SC's last 5: DWLWL Most recently they drew with SC Paderborn 07 2–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
VfL Bochum's last 5: DDWWL Most recently they drew with Hannover 96 1–1 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.7 for Karlsruher SC and 1.7 for VfL Bochum. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score in 71% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Karlsruher SC 1–1 VfL Bochum. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Karlsruher SC40%fair 2.52 · @2.55
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.95
VfL Bochum39%fair 2.54 · @2.38
3.36Expected goals
1.68Karlsruher SC xG
1.68VfL Bochum xG
71%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: Karlsruher SC 1.7 – 1.7 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
Karlsruher SC to win✗
40%
2.52
2.55
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.42
1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
67%
1.48
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
1.85
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
37%
2.70
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Karlsruher SC / FT Karlsruher SC✗
23%
4.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.13
–
Form
Karlsruher SC – last 6
DWLWLW
8 May
@ SC Paderborn 07
2–2
D
3 May
vs SV Darmstadt 98
2–1
W
17 Apr
@ SV Elversberg
0–3
L
10 Apr
vs Arminia Bielefeld
4–1
W
5 Apr
@ FC Schalke 04
0–1
L
20 Mar
vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
VfL Bochum – last 6
DDWWLL
9 May
vs Hannover 96
1–1
D
2 May
@ Arminia Bielefeld
1–1
D
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
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Karlsruher SC and VfL Bochum.
What is the prediction for Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?
On our numbers Karlsruher SC have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 21% and VfL Bochum 39%.
How many goals will there be in Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?
Our predicted score is Karlsruher SC 1–1 VfL Bochum, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?
Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at BBBank Wildpark.
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.
SC Paderborn 072
SV Elversberg3
Preußen Münster0
Fortuna Düsseldorf0
FC Schalke 041