VfL Bochum vs Arminia Bielefeld prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultVfL Bochum to win ✗43% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗9% · fair 10.66
VfL Bochum vs Arminia Bielefeld preview and prediction
The match
The 2. Bundesliga sees VfL Bochum take on Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday 11 October, kicking off at 12:30 (WAT) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. VfL Bochum are 8th with 14 points from 11 games (in the top half), while Arminia Bielefeld sit 6th on 17 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
VfL Bochum's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Hannover 96 1–2 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Arminia Bielefeld's last 5: DDLDL Most recently they drew with Rot-Weiß Essen 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 2.3 conceded.
VfL Bochum arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 2 May 2026, finished Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 VfL Bochum.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.5 for VfL Bochum and 1.3 for Arminia Bielefeld. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: VfL Bochum 1–1 Arminia Bielefeld. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
VfL Bochum43%fair 2.31 · @2.25
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @3.30
Arminia Bielefeld35%fair 2.86 · @2.90
2.75Expected goals
1.47VfL Bochum xG
1.28Arminia Bielefeld xG
63%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: VfL Bochum 1.5 – 1.3 Arminia Bielefeld expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for VfL Bochum vs Arminia Bielefeld?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win VfL Bochum vs Arminia Bielefeld?
On our numbers VfL Bochum have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Arminia Bielefeld 35%.
How many goals will there be in VfL Bochum vs Arminia Bielefeld?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for VfL Bochum vs Arminia Bielefeld?
Our predicted score is VfL Bochum 1–1 Arminia Bielefeld, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is VfL Bochum vs Arminia Bielefeld?
VfL Bochum vs Arminia Bielefeld (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
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.
