Bochum vs Hertha BSC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bochum vs Hertha BSC

Bochum host Hertha BSC in this German 2. Bundesliga meeting at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Hertha to Cause Bochum Problems

If you agree with our view that Hertha Berlin can perform well against Bochum, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -127. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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1-1 Draw in Last H2H Battle

Bochum have suffered defeat in their last six games. Most recently, a 3-2 scoreline occurred away at Fritz Walter Stadion against Kaiserslautern. The North Rhine-Westphalia side had three shots on target and boasted 56% possession, with Gerrit Holtmann and Jan Elvedi (own goal) scoring one goal apiece.

Hertha BSC beat Preussen Munster in their previous league game, making it back-to-back 2. Bundesliga victories. It was a 2-1 home win at Olympiastadion. The Old Lady recorded 55% possession and had six shots on goal, with Sebastian Groenning finding the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bochum have not lost any of the past three games against Hertha, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 Bundesliga draw at Olympiastadion. The past 4 H2H matches have included two draws along with a win each for Bochum and Hertha.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Hertha BSC	9	3	2	4	11	10	1	11:10	11
17	Bochum	9	2	0	7	11	17	-6	11:17	6

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2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. Bochum have had 47.5% possession and 5.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.3 corners.

Gerrit Holtmann leads the way with 4 goals, Myron Boadu has 2, with Ibrahim Sissoko and two others on 1. Felix Passlack is top assists maker with 2, while goalkeeper Timo Horn has kept one clean sheet.

Hertha have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Berlin outfit have averaged 50.9% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 6.1 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

The top scorers have been Sebastian Groenning on 3, followed by Marten Winkler and Dawid Kownacki with 2. Look no further than Fabian Reese for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bochum confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Timo Horn (GK), Leandro Morgalla, Erhan Masovic, Philipp Strompf, Maximilian Wittek, Mats Pannewig, Matus Bero, Kjell Waetjen, Francis Onyeka, Gerrit Holtmann, Philipp Hofmann.

Hertha BSC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tjark Ernst (GK), Linus Gechter, Toni Leistner, Marton Dardai, Michal Karbownik, Kennet Eichhorn, Paul Seguin, Marten Winkler, Jon Thorsteinsson, Fabian Reese, Sebastian Groenning.

Bochum vs Hertha BSC Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Bochum vs Hertha BSC fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Hertha Berlin +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -127 for this 2. Bundesliga game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

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Key Bochum vs Hertha BSC league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hertha in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hertha in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hertha in 12 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 7 of their last 8 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 3 of their last 4 games against Hertha.

Hertha +0.25 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 55.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bochum 0 - 1 Hertha

Hertha are available at +800 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marten Winkler to Score +340

Marten Winkler (Hertha) has scored three goals in his past seven 2. Bundesliga away matches. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +340.

Latest Marten Winkler Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+850

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Corners Prediction

Hertha Under 4.5 Corners -120

Hertha have had under 4.5 corners in three consecutive away games, with Bochum conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past three home matches. We’re expecting Hertha to fall short of the mark, with odds of -120 on offer when it comes to this Team Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bochum

Total

11.20 5.90 5.30

Home

10.60 6.30 4.30

Away

10.90 4.90 6.00

Hertha

Total

11.50 5.40 6.10

Home

10.30 5.60 4.70

Away

11.10 4.40 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-127

Bochum Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Hertha Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-130

X

+650

2

+133

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Bochum vs Hertha BSC 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.

Bochum Trading at Shorter Odds Than Hertha

You can get betting odds of +145 for Bochum winning this 2. Bundesliga clash and the bookies have Hertha BSC available at +160. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +255.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Bochum at -127 or instead go for Hertha at -112.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -200.

No matter what 2. Bundesliga match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+255

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+143

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-233

12

-400

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-127

2

-112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+110

2 Hcp +0.25

-149

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+138

Sebastian Grønning Favourite to Score the First Goal

Sebastian Grønning can be backed to find the net anytime at +170. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +430.

Sebastian Grønning (Hertha)

First

+170

Anytime

+430

Fabian Reese (Hertha)

First

+188

Anytime

+475

Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Dawid Kownacki (Hertha)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Jan Luca Schuler (Hertha)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Koji Miyoshi (Bochum)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Matús Bero (Bochum)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (Hertha)

First

+335

Anytime

+800

Marten Winkler (Hertha)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Mickaël Cuisance (Hertha)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Maurice Krattenmacher (Hertha)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Kevin Sessa (Hertha)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Romario Rösch (Bochum)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Leon Jensen (Hertha)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Paul Seguin (Hertha)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Mats Pannewig (Bochum)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Diego Demme (Hertha)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Felix Passlack (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Maximilian Wittek (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Ibrahima Sissoko (Bochum)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Kevin Vogt (Bochum)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Michal Karbownik (Hertha)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Erhan Masovic (Bochum)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Colin Kleine-Bekel (Bochum)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Bochum Searching For Right Results at Home

Bochum have finished with seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Hertha Berlin are unbeaten over their previous three games on the road. The Old Lady have clocked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Bochum won 3-1 when they last played Hertha at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bochum Home Stats		2-1-7	2.70	0.90	1.80	5	5	5	5
Hertha BSC Away Stats		5-1-4	3.00	1.70	1.30	7	3	4	6

• 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 Hertha BSC Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Bochum vs Hertha team news. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga, along with current injury news.

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