2. Bundesliga · Germany · Vonovia Ruhrstadion
VfL Bochum
Karlsruher SC
VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC prediction & analysis
VfL Bochum or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.18 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: VfL Bochum 2.0 – 0.9 Karlsruher SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
VfL Bochum are clear favourites at home with a 62% chance of winning, against 16% for Karlsruher SC.
VfL Bochum have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches (2W 1D 3L), scoring 1.0 and conceding 1.2 per game. Karlsruher SC have 9 points from their last 6 (3W 0D 3L), averaging 1.5 scored and 2.0 conceded.
We expect around 2.9 goals (2.0 for VfL Bochum, 0.9 for Karlsruher SC). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 57%, both teams to score at 62%. Most likely scores: 1–0 (11%), 2–0 (11%), 1–1 (10%).
In their last 1 meeting, VfL Bochum have won 1, Karlsruher SC have won 0 and 0 ended level, with an average of 3.0 goals per game.
Our pick is VfL Bochum or draw at a 84% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.25 is better than our fair price of 1.18, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | VfL Bochum to win ✓ | 62% | 1.62 | 1.70 |
| Double chance | VfL Bochum or draw ✓ | 84% | 1.18 | 1.25 ▲ |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 62% | 1.62 | 1.53 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 80% | 1.26 | 1.17 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 57% | 1.74 | 1.57 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 64% | 1.56 | 1.53 |
| Half-time result | VfL Bochum ahead at half-time ✗ | 45% | 2.22 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT VfL Bochum / FT VfL Bochum ✗ | 40% | 2.51 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 ✗ | 11% | 8.98 | – |
Form
VfL Bochum – last 6
| 30 Oct | @ Energie Cottbus | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | vs FSV Mainz 05 | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | vs VfL Wolfsburg | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | @ 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Oct | vs Arminia Bielefeld | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Sep | @ Hannover 96 | 1–2 | L |
Karlsruher SC – last 6
| 31 Oct | vs 1. FC Heidenheim | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | @ Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | @ 1. FC Magdeburg | 1–6 | L |
| 18 Oct | vs SV Darmstadt 98 | 4–0 | W |
| 11 Oct | @ FC St. Pauli | 0–2 | L |
| 2 Oct | @ SV Wehen | 2–1 | W |
Head to head
| 17 May 2026 | Karlsruher SC v VfL Bochum | 1–2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC?
Our pick is VfL Bochum or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC?
On our numbers VfL Bochum have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Karlsruher SC 16%.
How many goals will there be in VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
When is VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC?
VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 13:30 (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.