VfL Bochum 1848
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Vonovia Ruhrstadion Sat 27 Sep 14:30
Fortuna Dusseldorf
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bochum vs Fortuna Dusseldorf

Bochum host Fortuna Dusseldorf in this German 2. Bundesliga encounter at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Underestimate the Underdogs

Our stake will be split when taking Fortuna +0.25 at odds of -109 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Bochum.

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Penalty Shoot-out Joy for Bochum in Previous H2H

Bochum have been defeated in their last four games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Nurnberg at Max-Morlock-Stadion. The Undescendables had one shot on target and 40% possession, while Ibrahim Sissoko registered the goal.

Fortuna Dusseldorf have claimed back-to-back 2. Bundesliga away victories. In the previous league game, they suffered a 3-0 home loss against Darmstadt at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Daniel Thioune's team enjoyed 47% possession and had one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides last met at Merkur Spiel-Arena, with Bochum claiming the away Bundesliga win on penalties (3-0 AET). Bochum have won three of the past 4 H2H games, with Fortuna picking up one win.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
13 Bochum logo Bochum 12 4 1 7 16 18 -2 16:18 13
15 F. Dusseldorf logo F. Dusseldorf 12 3 2 7 10 20 -10 10:20 11
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Bochum – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. Bochum have had 48.0% possession and 6.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Gerrit Holtmann has found the net 3 times, Myron Boadu 2, with Ibrahim Sissoko and two other players on 1. Felix Passlack has the most assists with 2, while goalie Timo Horn has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Fortuna Dusseldorf – Last 10 League Games

Fortuna have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.4 goals from 9.2 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Daniel Thioune's team average 49.4% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while conceding 2.1 goals from 8.9 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Cedric Itten has top scored with 3, while Florent Muslija, Matthias Zimmermann and Danny Schmidt are next on 2. Shinta Appelkamp has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bochum confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Timo Horn (GK), Leandro Morgalla, Kevin Vogt, Noah Loosli, Kacper Koscierski, Kjell Waetjen, Cajetan Lenz, Maximilian Wittek, Matus Bero, Gerrit Holtmann, Philipp Hofmann.

Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Valgeir Lunddal Fridriksson, Tim Oberdorf, Jesper Daland, Moritz Heyer, Florent Muslija, Sotiris Alexandropoulos, Tim Breithaupt, Anouar El Azzouzi, Emmanuel Iyoha, Cedric Itten.

Bochum vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction & Betting Tips

This Bochum vs Fortuna Dusseldorf betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Fortuna +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -109. They should be able to swerve a loss in this 2. Bundesliga game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

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Key Bochum vs Fortuna Dusseldorf league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortuna in 13 of their last 18 games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortuna in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortuna in 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 5 of their last 6 games.
Fortuna +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 52.1% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Danny Schmidt to Score +350 BetMGM logo

Danny Schmidt (Fortuna) has managed two goals in his past six 2. Bundesliga games. We’ll throw a dart at +350 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

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Corners Prediction

Fortuna Under 4.5 Corners -152 BetMGM logo

We’ve seen an average of 2.60 Fortuna Dusseldorf corners in the past 10 away games, while the previous 5 Bochum home matches have seen them concede an average of 4.00 corners. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back Fortuna to go under the Team Corners line at odds of -152.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Bochum Logo Bochum
Total
11.60 6.70 4.90
Home
11.50 6.80 4.70
Away
10.40 5.20 5.20
Fortuna Logo Fortuna
Total
8.50 4.30 4.20
Home
8.60 4.70 3.90
Away
8.50 2.60 5.90
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Fortuna +0.25 -109
Both Team To Score No +132
Anytime Goalscorer Danny Schmidt +350

We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: Fortuna Dusseldorf with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, one or both teams drawing a blank accompanied by Danny Schmidt (Fortuna) to find the net at any time.

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Bochum vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Giving Bochum Plenty of Respect

The Full-Time Result odds of +107 suggest that Bochum are likely victors and there’s a 48% probability that the favourites win this 2. Bundesliga clash. Fortuna Dusseldorf are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +210.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Bochum are -182 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Fortuna being priced up at +125 with the same money back guarantee.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -192 on the Both Teams to Score market.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to 2. Bundesliga games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Ibrahim Sissoko Top of First Goalscorer List

Ibrahim Sissoko is available at +175 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +475 to find the net first.

Player Goals
Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)
First
+175
Anytime
+475
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Cedric Itten (Fortuna)
First
+190
Anytime
+500
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Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)
First
+205
Anytime
+550
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Koji Miyoshi (Bochum)
First
+250
Anytime
+650
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Bochum Struggling in Front of Their Home Fans

Bochum have seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Fortuna have four defeats, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

When the teams previously met at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Fortuna defeated Bochum 3-0.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Bochum logo Bochum Home Stats 2-1-7 2.70 0.90 1.80 5 5 5 5
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf Away Stats 3-3-4 3.80 1.50 2.30 8 2 10 0
  • 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
Team Stats
Bochum logo Bochum League Stats
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Bochum vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Bochum vs Fortuna team news before betting. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups and the latest on injuries.

Bochum Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

Bochum Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Timo Horn
39 Leandro Morgalla 7 Kevin Vogt 20 Noah Loosli 35 Kacper Koscierski
8 Kjell Waetjen 34 Cajetan Lenz 32 Maximilian Wittek 19 Matus Bero
17 Gerrit Holtmann 33 Philipp Hofmann
33 Florian Kastenmeier
12 V. L. Fridriksson 15 Tim Oberdorf 2 Jesper Daland 5 Moritz Heyer
24 Florent Muslija 14 S. Alexandropoulos 6 Tim Breithaupt 8 Anouar El Azzouzi 19 Emmanuel Iyoha
13 Cedric Itten

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-5-1

Bochum Substitutes

  • 3Philipp Strompf
  • 5Colin Kleine-Bekel
  • 9Ibrahim Sissoko
  • 14Mathis Clairicia
  • 15Felix Passlack
  • 21Francis Onyeka
  • 22Niclas Thiede
  • 24Mats Pannewig
  • 29Farid Alfa-Ruprecht

Fortuna Dusseldorf Substitutes

  • 1Marcel Lotka
  • 4Kenneth Schmidt
  • 9Zan Celar
  • 10Christian Rasmussen
  • 11Julian Hettwer
  • 22Danny Schmidt
  • 25Matthias Zimmermann
  • 30Jordy de Wijs
  • 46Sima Suso

Previous Bochum Lineups

20 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 2-1 Bochum
12 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 1-0 Bochum
30 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 1-2 Preussen Munster
23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 2-1 Bochum
16 Aug DFB-Pokal
BFC Dynamo 1-3 Bochum
10 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 2-0 Elversberg

Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups

21 Sep 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 0-3 Darmstadt
14 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 1-2 F. Dusseldorf
30 Aug 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 0-0 Karlsruher
23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 1-2 F. Dusseldorf
18 Aug DFB-Pokal
FC Schweinfurt 2-4 F. Dusseldorf
09 Aug 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 0-2 Hannover 96

Injuries & Suspensions

Bochum Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matus Bero Yellow cards
Kevin Vogt Knee
Ibrahima Sissoko Shoulder
Fortuna Dusseldorf Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matthias Zimmermann Muscle
Christopher Lenz Muscle
Tim Rossmann Other
Florian Schock Lower leg
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Paderborn 12 9 2 1 20:10 29
2 Schalke 04 12 9 0 3 16:7 27
3 Elversberg 12 7 2 3 24:11 23
4 Darmstadt 12 6 4 2 19:11 22
5 Hannover 96 12 6 3 3 22:18 21
6 Karlsruher 12 6 3 3 19:18 21
7 Kaiserslautern 12 6 2 4 20:14 20
8 Hertha BSC 12 6 2 4 15:10 20
9 A. Bielefeld 12 5 2 5 25:18 17
10 Holstein Kiel 12 4 3 5 13:12 15
11 Nurnberg 12 4 3 5 13:16 15
12 Preussen Munster 12 4 2 6 17:21 14
13 Bochum 12 4 1 7 16:18 13
14 Greuther Furth 12 4 1 7 18:30 13
15 F. Dusseldorf 12 3 2 7 10:20 11
16 Braunschweig 12 3 1 8 12:24 10
17 D. Dresden 12 1 4 7 16:24 7
18 Magdeburg 12 2 1 9 9:22 7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Paderborn 6 5 0 1 12:7 15
2 Karlsruher 6 5 0 1 12:7 15
3 Schalke 04 6 5 0 1 7:3 15
4 Elversberg 6 4 2 0 14:5 14
5 Kaiserslautern 6 4 1 1 12:6 13
6 A. Bielefeld 7 4 0 3 16:8 12
7 Darmstadt 6 3 3 0 10:4 12
8 Preussen Munster 6 3 2 1 11:8 11
9 Hertha BSC 6 3 1 2 5:5 10
10 Bochum 5 3 0 2 8:5 9
11 Hannover 96 6 3 0 3 9:11 9
12 Holstein Kiel 6 2 2 2 7:6 8
13 Nurnberg 6 2 2 2 5:7 8
14 Greuther Furth 6 2 1 3 7:13 7
15 Braunschweig 6 1 1 4 6:14 4
16 Magdeburg 6 1 0 5 6:13 3
17 D. Dresden 6 0 2 4 8:12 2
18 F. Dusseldorf 6 0 2 4 4:11 2