Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHannover 96 to win ✓59% · @1.75
Double chanceHannover 96 or draw ✓80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.44
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗18% · fair 5.66
Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum preview and prediction
The match
Hannover 96 host VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday 20 September, with kick-off at 12:30 (WAT) at Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena . Hannover 96 are 11th with 12 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while VfL Bochum sit 8th on 14 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Hannover 96's last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to 1. FC Nürnberg 1–2 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
VfL Bochum's last 5: DWLWW Most recently they drew with SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded.
VfL Bochum arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 9 May 2026, finished VfL Bochum 1–1 Hannover 96.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.1 goals: 1.4 for Hannover 96 and 0.7 for VfL Bochum. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 65% likely.
Our pre-match pick was Hannover 96 or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Hannover 96 1–0 VfL Bochum. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hannover 9659%fair 1.68 · @1.75
Draw20%fair 4.93 · @3.80
VfL Bochum20%fair 4.93 · @3.80
2.10Expected goals
1.44Hannover 96 xG
0.66VfL Bochum xG
58%Both score
35%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–018%
2–013%
0–012%
1–112%
2–18%
0–18%
From our goals model: Hannover 96 1.4 – 0.7 VfL Bochum expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum?
Our pick is Hannover 96 or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum?
On our numbers Hannover 96 have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 20% and VfL Bochum 20%.
How many goals will there be in Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 35% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum?
Our predicted score is Hannover 96 1–0 VfL Bochum, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum?
Hannover 96 vs VfL Bochum (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Heinz-von-Heiden-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.
