Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum 1848 - 2. Bundesliga
Fixture Preview - 2 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Darmstadt 98 hosts VfL Bochum in a crucial 2. Bundesliga clash at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on Saturday. Darmstadt enters the match in solid form, boasting three wins in their last five outings, while Bochum has struggled recently, managing only one victory in their last five games. Historically, this fixture has been competitive, with Darmstadt winning five of the last ten encounters, but Bochum has managed to secure a draw in four of those matches, indicating a tendency for closely contested games. One key angle to consider is the goal-scoring potential of both teams. With seven of their last ten head-to-head meetings seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring, the odds of 1.61 for over 2.5 goals and 1.53 for both teams to score are appealing. Darmstadt's attacking prowess, coupled with Bochum's defensive vulnerabilities, suggests that this match could see a flurry of goals. Expect an entertaining encounter as both sides vie for crucial points early in the season.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hannover 96 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 |  Karlsruher SC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 |  DSC Arminia Bielefeld | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 |  Darmstadt 98 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |  Schalke 04 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 |  Eintracht Braunschweig | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 |  Elversberg | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 |  Preußen Münster | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 |  Paderborn | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Kaiserslautern | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 |  VfL Bochum 1848 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 |  Magdeburg | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 |  Fortuna Düsseldorf | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 |  Hertha BSC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2025 | Darmstadt 98 | 4–1 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2. Bundesliga |
| March 31, 2024 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2–2 | Darmstadt 98 | Bundesliga |
| November 3, 2023 | Darmstadt 98 | 1–2 | VfL Bochum 1848 | Bundesliga |
| April 26, 2021 | Darmstadt 98 | 3–1 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2. Bundesliga |
| January 2, 2021 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2–1 | Darmstadt 98 | 2. Bundesliga |
| March 7, 2020 | Darmstadt 98 | 0–0 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2. Bundesliga |
| September 28, 2019 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2–2 | Darmstadt 98 | 2. Bundesliga |
| April 21, 2019 | Darmstadt 98 | 0–0 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2. Bundesliga |
| November 12, 2018 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 1–0 | Darmstadt 98 | 2. Bundesliga |
| February 9, 2018 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2–1 | Darmstadt 98 | 2. Bundesliga |