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VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 31 January, 2026 7:00
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2. Bundesliga 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
12
1
4
22
10
12
37
2
10
4
3
31
15
16
34
9
▼
6
4
7
25
33
-8
22
10
▼
6
3
8
23
22
1
21
11
▲
5
5
7
20
22
-2
20
1.00
xG
1.16
52%
Ball Possession
48%
13
Total Shots
11
4
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
5
3
Yellow Cards
3
Last 6 Matches
VfL Bochum
VS
FC Schalke 04
3/6 (50%)
Victories
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.83
PPG
2.17
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
1.17
0.67
Avg Goals Conceded
0.50
33%
BTTS %
33%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
In this exciting 2. Bundesliga 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, VfL Bochum will take on FC Schalke 04 as part of the 2025-2026 season in 2. Bundesliga. This match is part of Matchweek 20 and will take place on 2026-01-31 at 2026-01-31 in the famous Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, VfL Bochum, and the visiting side, FC Schalke 04. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-31
Time: 12:00
Location: Vonovia Ruhrstadion
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04 Football 31 Jan, 2026 7:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 2 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Defensive Fortress
FC Schalke 04 have league's best defense — hard to break down
-
Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
Comprehensive betting trends for VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
VfL Bochum(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/3100%VfL Bochum have not won their last 3 3 matches
- LostH2H3/3100%VfL Bochum have lost their last 3 3 matches
FC Schalke 04(6 trends)
- WonH2H3/3100%FC Schalke 04 have won their last 3 3 matches
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%FC Schalke 04 are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches
- Top Table FormLeague75%FC Schalke 04 are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%FC Schalke 04 concede only 0.67 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- Good Goal RatioRecent17/17100%FC Schalke 04 have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 2. Bundesliga matches
- UnbeatenRecent13/1776%FC Schalke 04 are unbeaten in 13 of their last 17 2. Bundesliga matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
FC Schalke 04(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague6/967%FC Schalke 04 score well (1.33/match) but have strong defense in away matches (0.67 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 67% of matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H2/366.7%Both teams scored in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
FC Schalke 04(1 trends)
- Good Goal RatioRecent17/17100%FC Schalke 04 have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 2. Bundesliga matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H2/366.7%Over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
Offensive trends suggest potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
VfL Bochum(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/3100%VfL Bochum have not won their last 3 3 matches
FC Schalke 04(5 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%FC Schalke 04 are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%FC Schalke 04 are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches
- Top Table FormLeague75%FC Schalke 04 are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%FC Schalke 04 concede only 0.67 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- UnbeatenRecent13/1776%FC Schalke 04 are unbeaten in 13 of their last 17 2. Bundesliga matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
VfL Bochum(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent14/1782%VfL Bochum scored 1+ goals in 14 of their last 17 2. Bundesliga matches
FC Schalke 04(5 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%FC Schalke 04 concede only 0.67 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%FC Schalke 04 scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- Scored 2+Recent3/3100%FC Schalke 04 scored 2+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- Late SurgeRecent3/3100%FC Schalke 04 score in last 15 minutes in their last 3 3 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%FC Schalke 04 score in second half in their last 3 3 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
VfL Bochum(3 trends) — avg 3.5 (+37% above league)
- Many CardsH2H3/3100%VfL Bochum receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 2. Bundesliga matches
- High Card MatchesLeague17/1790%VfL Bochum average 3.5 cards/match in all matches (+38% above league avg 2.6) — rank #1 in league
- Many CardsRecent15/1788%VfL Bochum receive 2+ cards in 15 of their last 17 2. Bundesliga matches
FC Schalke 04 disciplined play balances VfL Bochum aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
FC Schalke 04(1 trends) — avg 4.3 (-15% below league)
- Few CornersLeague9/980%FC Schalke 04 average 4.3 corners/match in away matches (-15% below league avg 5.1)
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⚡ Final Stage: FC Schalke 04 is stronger in the final minutes (12 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 VfL Bochum
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.04
Pressure
0.13
✈️ FC Schalke 04
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.28
Pressure
0.17
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 VfL Bochum - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
✈️ FC Schalke 04 - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
17
Avg. Goals per Match
0.85
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 VfL Bochum - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
5
✈️ FC Schalke 04 - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
12
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
1
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
12
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
5
Late Conceded
5
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: FC Schalke 04 excels in the closing minutes (12 vs 9 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of FC Schalke 04 scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: FC Schalke 04 has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider FC Schalke 04 handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.234
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.043
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.015 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (VfL Bochum):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (FC Schalke 04):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04 Head-to-head statistics for Sat 31 Jan, 2026 @ 7:00 2. Bundesliga
VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for VfL Bochum and away matches for FC Schalke 04
Number of goals
VfL Bochum
Under
Over
FC Schalke 04
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
40%
4
60%
6
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
Yes
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
1X2
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
1
50%
5
70%
7
X
30%
3
10%
1
2
20%
2
20%
2
Double Chance
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
12
70%
7
90%
9
1X
80%
8
80%
8
X2
50%
5
30%
3
Total Goals
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
0-1
20%
2
40%
4
2-3
50%
5
60%
6
4+
30%
3
0%
0
Total Corners
VfL Bochum
Under
Over
FC Schalke 04
Under
Over
7.5
60%
6
40%
4
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
Yes
50%
5
60%
6
No
50%
5
40%
4
1X2 HT - FT
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
50%
5
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
xG(xGa)
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
Number of goals
VfL Bochum
Under
Over
FC Schalke 04
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
Yes
10%
1
10%
1
No
90%
9
90%
9
1X2
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
1
50%
5
50%
5
X
40%
4
50%
5
2
10%
1
0%
0
Double Chance
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
12
60%
6
50%
5
1X
90%
9
100%
10
X2
50%
5
50%
5
Total Goals
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
0-1
60%
6
70%
7
2-3
40%
4
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
Yes
80%
8
90%
9
No
20%
2
10%
1
Number of goals
VfL Bochum
Under
Over
FC Schalke 04
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
1
40%
4
40%
4
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
60%
6
60%
6
Total Goals
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
0-1
60%
6
80%
8
2-3
40%
4
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
Yes
60%
6
70%
7
No
40%
4
30%
3
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VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
Played:
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Wins
1
1
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
1
1
Goals
2
2
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
1
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Clean Sheets
0
9
9
Corners
8
8
6
6
Fouls
6
6
7
7
Offsides
2
2
14
14
Shots
15
15
3
3
Shots on Goal
8
8
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 9 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.5 | 12 | 1.2 | 11 | 1.4 | 23 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 9 | 1.4 | 13 | 1.3 | 22 |
| Yellow Cards | 3.5 | 28 | 3.6 | 32 | 3.5 | 60 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 3 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.4 | 6 |
| Corners | 5.5 | 44 | 6.2 | 56 | 5.9 | 100 |
| Fouls | 15.1 | 121 | 12.2 | 110 | 13.6 | 231 |
| Offsides | 1 | 8 | 1.9 | 17 | 1.5 | 25 |
| Shots | 15.8 | 126 | 11.8 | 106 | 13.6 | 232 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.4 | 35 | 3.2 | 29 | 3.8 | 64 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 9 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 5 | 12 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.3 | 10 | 1.3 | 12 | 1.3 | 22 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.5 | 4 | 0.7 | 6 | 0.6 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.6 | 21 | 2.8 | 25 | 2.7 | 46 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.5 | 4 | 0.6 | 5 | 0.5 | 9 |
| Corners | 5.1 | 41 | 4.3 | 39 | 4.7 | 80 |
| Fouls | 13.3 | 106 | 14 | 126 | 13.6 | 232 |
| Offsides | 2 | 16 | 1.2 | 11 | 1.6 | 27 |
| Shots | 12.9 | 103 | 12 | 108 | 12.4 | 211 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.6 | 37 | 4.4 | 40 | 4.5 | 77 |