Bochum vs Darmstadt Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bochum vs Darmstadt

Bochum go head-to-head with Darmstadt at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 18 January.

When Darmstadt clash against Bochum, we will take the former at -147 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

Bochum drew their last game 2-2 at home, with the action taking place at Vonovia Ruhrstadion against Karlsruher SC. Uwe Roesler's side recorded 43% possession and had four shots on target, while Francis Onyeka scored both goals.

Darmstadt played out a 2-2 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Home Deluxe Arena, with Paderborn the opponents. The Hesse outfit were restricted to just 35% possession and had two shots on goal, while Marco Richter and Killian Corredor found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-1 in favour of home side Darmstadt when they last played Bochum, with the clash taking place at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor. The past 8 H2H matches have featured four draws and two wins for each team.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Darmstadt	24	12	9	3	45	28	17	45:28	45
10	Bochum	24	7	8	9	32	30	2	32:30	29

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Bochum have had 41.9% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.0 goals from 10.6 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal, while earning 7.2 corners.

Top scorer Francis Onyeka has found the net 6 times, with Philipp Hofmann, Ibrahima Sissoko, Cajetan Lenz and Gerrit Holtmann getting 2 goals each. Maximilian Wittek and Philipp Hofmann have racked up the most assists with 3 each.

Darmstadt have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. Florian Kohfeldt's team have averaged 38.8% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Killian Corredor and Isac Lidberg have scored 4 goals, followed by Fraser Hornby with 3. Marco Richter is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Bochum confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Timo Horn (GK), Leandro Morgalla, Noah Loosli, Philipp Strompf, Maximilian Wittek, Cajetan Lenz, Mats Pannewig, Moritz-Broni Kwarteng, Francis Onyeka, Farid Alfa-Ruprecht, Philipp Hofmann.

Darmstadt confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Sergio Lopez, Patric Pfeiffer, Matej Maglica, Fabian Holland, Kai Klefisch, Hiroki Akiyama, Marco Richter, Fraser Hornby, Luca Marseiler, Isac Lidberg.

Bochum vs Darmstadt Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Bochum vs Darmstadt betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Darmstadt +0.25 for this 2. Bundesliga clash, with an attractive -147 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

We study the 2. Bundesliga form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Bochum vs Darmstadt league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 7 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 11 of their last 17 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 2 consecutive games against Darmstadt.

The best football betting sites make it a 59.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are ways of betting on Darmstadt to win by a certain number of goals thanks to the Winning Margin market, with this being a nice alternative to Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

Darmstadt Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -147 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Bochum 2 - 1 Darmstadt

One bet that has caught our eye is Bochum to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Francis Onyeka to Score +175

Francis Onyeka (Bochum) has registered four goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga home matches. There are odds of +175 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Francis Onyeka Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+175

First

+450

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Corners Prediction

Bochum Under 5.5 Corners -102

Bochum have had under 5.5 corners in three straight matches, while Darmstadt have had an average of 4.70 corners against them in their previous 10 away games. The Bochum Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bochum

Total

12.80 5.60 7.20

Home

11.10 6.50 4.60

Away

13.00 5.80 7.20

Darmstadt

Total

10.40 4.70 5.70

Home

10.60 5.40 5.20

Away

9.60 4.90 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-125

Bochum Corners

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

-102

Darmstadt Corners

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-189

X

+700

2

+180

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Bochum vs Darmstadt Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have priced up the draw at +255 on the Full-Time Result, with Bochum available to back at betting odds of +140. Darmstadt are +165 to win this 2. Bundesliga clash.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Bochum are -133, while Darmstadt are alternatively priced at -106.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -200 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+255

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+188

X

+143

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-417

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-133

2

-106

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+138

Those interested in Isac Lidberg to find the net anytime can get +155, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +380.

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)

First

+155

Anytime

+380

Francis Onyeka (Bochum)

First

+175

Anytime

+450

Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)

First

+205

Anytime

+525

Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)

First

+225

Anytime

+525

Koji Miyoshi (Bochum)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Callum Marshall (Bochum)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Matús Bero (Bochum)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Luca Marseiler (Darmstadt)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Fynn Lakenmacher (Darmstadt)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Marco Richter (Darmstadt)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Romario Rösch (Bochum)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Merveille Papela (Darmstadt)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Mats Pannewig (Bochum)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Mikkel Rakneberg (Bochum)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Kai Klefisch (Darmstadt)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Paul Will (Darmstadt)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Maximilian Wittek (Bochum)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Felix Passlack (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Kevin Vogt (Bochum)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Erhan Masovic (Bochum)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Aleksandar Vukotic (Darmstadt)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Matthias Bader (Darmstadt)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Leandro Morgalla (Bochum)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Colin Kleine-Bekel (Bochum)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Leon Klassen (Darmstadt)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Sergio López (Darmstadt)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Bochum have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Darmstadt haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. The Hesse outfit have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Bochum drew 2-2 with Darmstadt in their last Vonovia Ruhrstadion meeting. In the past 3 H2H meetings at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, there have been two draws and a win for Bochum.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bochum Home Stats		4-1-5	2.80	1.30	1.50	5	5	5	5
Darmstadt Away Stats		3-4-3	2.50	1.30	1.20	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Bochum vs Darmstadt Lineups & Team News

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