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On January 31, 2026, VfL Bochum hosts Schalke 04 in a key 2. Bundesliga fixture at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Schalke’s historical dominance and recent form suggest they are slightly favored. This match’s prediction leans towards a narrow Schalke win or a draw, with value in betting on Schalke’s resilience.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Schalke 04
|
24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 21 | 13 | 47 | D W W D L |
| 10 |
VfL Bochum
|
24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 29 | L D D D W |
VfL Bochum
Stats
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VfL Bochum
|
MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Home | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Away | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
|
VfL Bochum
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35% | 48% | 17% |
| Home | 42% | 42% | 17% |
| Away | 27% | 55% | 18% |
FC Schalke 04
Stats
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FC Schalke 04
|
MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 |
| Home | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Away | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
|
FC Schalke 04
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42% | 38% | 21% |
| Home | 36% | 55% | 9% |
| Away | 46% | 23% | 31% |
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VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04 takes place at Vonovia Ruhrstadion with Schalke holding a slight historical edge. Schalke’s past victories in recent encounters and current form suggest they are slightly favored. Bochum’s recent home form challenges Schalke's dominance but they remain the underdogs.
Schalke’s squad is in strong form, with their recent away wins highlighting resilience and tactical discipline. Bochum’s squad shows some consistency at home, but injuries or suspensions aren’t specified, suggesting both teams will field their best available lineups.
If VfL Bochum scores first, they will try to consolidate their lead at home, but FC Schalke 04's recent form indicates resilience, making an equalizer or overturn likely. In a tight fixture, a late goal or turnover could tilt the result, especially given Schalke's historical dominance in this matchup.
Expect a disciplined approach from Schalke, focused on counter-attacks and set pieces, given Bochum’s home advantage and recent goal patterns. Bochum may adopt an attacking stance early to secure an upset, but Schalke’s solid defensive record in away fixtures makes a tight contest likely.
See below all the main information for this match.
Yes, recent head-to-head matches show Schalke often outperform Bochum, including dominant away victories and close home contests.
Schalke's recent away form and head-to-head success favor them, but Bochum's home advantage may influence the upcoming match.
The fixture details indicate a tight game; however, Schalke's recent away record makes them the slightly favored side.
Given current data, Schalke's form and head-to-head results, a victory or draw for Schalke are likely outcomes.
