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VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 31 January, 2026 6:00
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9
Played
4
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(15 total)
xG
0.00
(0.0 total)
Shots per Match
16.1
(145 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(28% acc)
Corners
5.8
(52 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
0.00
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
3.2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
14.6
(131 total)
Offsides
1
(9 total)
10
Played
2
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(12 total)
xG
0.00
(0.0 total)
Shots per Match
11.2
(112 total)
Shots on Target
3.1
(28% acc)
Corners
5.7
(57 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
0.00
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
3.2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.1
(121 total)
Offsides
1.7
(17 total)
19
Played
6
Wins
5
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(27 total)
xG
0.00
(0.0 total)
Shots per Match
13.5
(257 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(28% acc)
Corners
5.7
(109 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
0.00
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(32%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
3.2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
13.3
(252 total)
Offsides
1.4
(26 total)
9
Played
7
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(12 total)
xG
0.00
(0.0 total)
Shots per Match
13.2
(119 total)
Shots on Target
4.7
(35% acc)
Corners
5.7
(51 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.7
per match
xGa
0.00
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(44%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
12.9
(116 total)
Offsides
1.8
(16 total)
10
Played
5
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(12 total)
xG
0.00
(0.0 total)
Shots per Match
11.3
(113 total)
Shots on Target
4
(35% acc)
Corners
4.2
(42 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.6
per match
xGa
0.00
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(60%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.7
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
13.9
(139 total)
Offsides
1.1
(11 total)
19
Played
12
Wins
3
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(24 total)
xG
0.00
(0.0 total)
Shots per Match
12.2
(232 total)
Shots on Target
4.3
(35% acc)
Corners
4.9
(93 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.6
per match
xGa
0.00
per match
Clean Sheets
10
(53%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.6
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
13.4
(255 total)
Offsides
1.4
(27 total)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.23 vs 1.36
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
7.63%
0:1
10.28%
0:2
6.93%
⭐
0:3
3.11%
⭐
0:4
1.05%
⭐
0:5
0.28%
⭐
1
1:0
9.29%
1:1
12.61%
🔥
1:2
8.56%
1:3
3.87%
1:4
1.31%
⭐
1:5
0.36%
2
2:0
5.65%
2:1
7.74%
2:2
5.29%
2:3
2.41%
2:4
0.83%
2:5
0.23%
3
3:0
2.29%
3:1
3.16%
3:2
2.18%
3:3
1%
3:4
0.35%
3:5
0.1%
4
4:0
0.7%
4:1
0.97%
4:2
0.67%
4:3
0.31%
4:4
0.11%
4:5
0.03%
5
5:0
0.17%
5:1
0.24%
5:2
0.17%
5:3
0.08%
5:4
0.03%
5:5
0.01%
Hotspot:
1:1 (12.6%)
Total Boundaries:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
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 Double chance : draw or FC Schalke 04.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-31
Time: 12:00
Location: Vonovia Ruhrstadion
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04 Saturday, Jan 31st, 2026 at 6:00 Football
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Upgrade to PremiumTrends for VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04 Football 31 Jan, 2026 6:00
🤖 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 — FC Schalke 04 @ 2.80 ✅ 
FC Schalke 04
- 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
VfL Bochum
- 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 dominate both recent form and H2H trends, strongly supporting a win bet.
⚽ Both Teams To Score — No @ 2.12
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 — Over 2.5 @ 2.04 ⚠️ 
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 • Recent scoring patterns lean toward Over 2.5
🛡️ Double Chance — FC Schalke 04 Win or Draw @ 1.55 ✅
FC Schalke 04
- 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
VfL Bochum
- Not WinH2H3/3100%VfL Bochum have not won their last 3 3 matches
FC Schalke 04 dominate both recent form and H2H trends, strongly supporting a win bet.
⚡ Team Total Goals — FC Schalke 04 Over 1.5 Goals @ 2.60 ✅ 
FC Schalke 04
- 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
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%FC Schalke 04 score in second half in their last 3 3 matches
FC Schalke 04 maintain strong offensive output even away — value on Over 1.5 goals.
🟨 Cards Over/Under
VfL Bochum(3 trends) — avg 3.2 (+28% 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 — Under 9.5 Corners @ 2.10 ⚠️ 
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 - Under 9.5 Corners @ 2.10
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VfL Bochum vs FC Schalke 04
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: VfL Bochum is stronger in the first half (9 vs 4).
💡 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
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.14
Pressure
0.14
✈️ FC Schalke 04
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.28
Pressure
0.15
⏰ 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
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ 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
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 VfL Bochum - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
7
Late Conceded
4
✈️ FC Schalke 04 - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
4
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
11
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
1
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
11
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
5
Late Conceded
6
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⏰ Home First Half: VfL Bochum is stronger in the first half (9 vs 4)
- First Half Result: Consider VfL Bochum to win the first half
- 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 +0.141
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.007
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.013 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.015 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (VfL Bochum):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. 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: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. 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 @ 6:00 2. Bundesliga
2. Bundesliga 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
12
3
4
24
12
12
39
2
▲
10
7
2
34
20
14
37
10
6
6
7
24
24
0
24
11
6
5
8
27
26
1
23
12
▲
6
3
10
20
32
-12
21
Team comparison
Prediction
Double chance : draw or FC Schalke 04
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
VfL Bochum
VS
FC Schalke 04
Last 1 Head-to-Head Matches
0
Wins
0
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (1)
2 (2)
Shots
14 (14)
15 (15)
Shots on Target
3 (3)
8 (8)
Corners
9 (9)
8 (8)
Defense
Conceded
2 (2)
1 (1)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
3 (3)
0 (0)
Fouls
6 (6)
6 (6)
Offsides
7 (7)
2 (2)
Last 6 Matches
VfL Bochum
VS
FC Schalke 04
2/6 (33%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
4/6 (67%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.67
PPG
1.83
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
1.33
1.00
Avg Goals Conceded
0.83
50%
BTTS %
50%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
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
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
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
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
1X2
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
1
40%
4
50%
5
X
50%
5
30%
3
2
10%
1
20%
2
Double Chance
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
12
50%
5
70%
7
1X
90%
9
80%
8
X2
60%
6
50%
5
Total Goals
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
0-1
20%
2
50%
5
2-3
60%
6
40%
4
4+
20%
2
10%
1
Total Corners
VfL Bochum
Under
Over
FC Schalke 04
Under
Over
7.5
50%
5
50%
5
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
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
30%
3
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
20%
2
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
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT X
30%
3
30%
3
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
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
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
30%
3
X
40%
4
70%
7
2
10%
1
0%
0
Double Chance
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
12
60%
6
30%
3
1X
90%
9
100%
10
X2
50%
5
70%
7
Total Goals
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
0-1
70%
7
90%
9
2-3
20%
2
10%
1
4+
10%
1
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
30%
3
70%
7
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
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
30%
3
30%
3
No
70%
7
70%
7
1X2
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
1
40%
4
30%
3
X
40%
4
50%
5
2
20%
2
20%
2
Double Chance
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
12
60%
6
50%
5
1X
80%
8
80%
8
X2
60%
6
70%
7
Total Goals
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
0-1
70%
7
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
20%
2
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
VfL Bochum
FC Schalke 04
Yes
60%
6
70%
7
No
40%
4
30%
3
1.05
xG
1.22
54%
Ball Possession
47%
13
Total Shots
11
4
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
5
3
Yellow Cards
2
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