VfL Bochum 1848
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Vonovia Ruhrstadion Sun 22 Mar 07:30
Holstein Kiel
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bochum vs Holstein Kiel

Bochum clash with Holstein Kiel at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 22 March.

Why Bochum Can Claim the Win

Our opinion is that Bochum will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the +110 that they beat Holstein Kiel. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H Battle

Bochum drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Hertha BSC at Olympiastadion. Uwe Roesler's team had 52% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Leandro Morgalla bagged the goal.

Holstein Kiel have suffered three consecutive road defeats. They lost 3-2 in their previous game at home to Nurnberg at Holstein Stadion. The Storks had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 55% possession and eight shots on goal, while Adrian Kapralik and Kasper Davidsen found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been successive draws in the past three meetings between Bochum and Holstein, with the last clash finishing 1-1 at Holstein Stadion. The previous 8 H2H matches have included three wins for Holstein, two victories for Bochum along with three draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
10 Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel 32 11 8 13 42 43 -1 42:43 41
11 Bochum logo Bochum 32 10 10 12 46 45 1 46:45 40
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Bochum – Last 10 League Games

Bochum have 2 wins, 1 loss and 7 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. The Undescendables have averaged 48.0% possession and 4.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 5.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Francis Onyeka has found the net 4 times, Philipp Hofmann 3, with Callum Marshall and two other players on 2. The leading assistors are Maximilian Wittek and Gerrit Holtmann with 2.

Holstein Kiel – Last 10 League Games

Holstein have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, averaging 7.6 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. The Schleswig-Holstein side average 52.6% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

The leading scorers have been Phil Harres and Ivan Nekic with 2, while Adrian Kapralik has 1. Niklas Niehoff has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bochum confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Timo Horn (GK), Oliver Olsen, Erhan Masovic, Philipp Strompf, Maximilian Wittek, Mats Pannewig, Matus Bero, Koji Miyoshi, Callum Marshall, Gerrit Holtmann, Philipp Hofmann.

Holstein Kiel confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Timon Weiner (GK), Lasse Rosenboom, Ivan Nekic, Marko Ivezic, Marco Komenda, Jonas Meffert, Kasper Davidsen, Adrian Kapralik, Steven Skrzybski, Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen, Phil Harres.

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Bochum vs Holstein Kiel betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

Bochum look a great bet for this 2. Bundesliga game as we’re expecting them to win. You can get odds of +110 that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

The 2. Bundesliga experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Bochum vs Holstein Kiel league stats:

  • Holstein have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Holstein have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Holstein have lost their last 3 games on the road.
Bochum to Win Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 47.6% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 50-55%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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One betting option for those looking for bigger odds is Bochum to claim a victory along with both teams finding the net. You can get a juicy price when it comes to combining our pick with BTTS Yes.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Bochum Bochum logo 2 - 1 Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel

There could be merit in backing Bochum to win 2-1. Odds of +550 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Francis Onyeka to Score +170 BetMGM logo

Francis Onyeka (Bochum) has racked up six goals in his past ten 2. Bundesliga home matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +170 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

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Corners Prediction

Bochum Under 5.5 Corners -119 BetMGM logo

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Bochum in their past four home games, while the previous 5 Holstein Kiel matches have seen them concede an average of 3.60 corners. There’s a price of -119 for this Team Corners bet and we think the Bochum line is too big.

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
9.70 4.20 5.50
Home
10.50 5.10 5.40
Away
12.70 4.90 7.80
Holstein Kiel Logo Holstein Kiel
Total
10.10 5.10 5.00
Home
11.10 6.00 5.10
Away
9.30 4.50 4.80
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Bochum +110
Both Team To Score Yes -200
Team Corners Bochum Under 5.5 -119

We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include Bochum to triumph, both teams to find the net and also Bochum to have under 5.5 corners.

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Bochum vs Holstein Kiel 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.

Bookies Make Bochum Favourites to Win

With an approximate 50% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -100 betting odds for Bochum triumphing in this 2. Bundesliga encounter. The +230 means that Holstein Kiel are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Bochum, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -108. You might instead think that Holstein +0.5 at -132 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -200 on the BTTS market.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to 2. Bundesliga matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Francis Onyeka Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

There’s the chance to back Francis Onyeka at +430 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals
Francis Onyeka (Bochum)
First
+163
Anytime
+430
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Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)
First
+175
Anytime
+450
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Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)
First
+220
Anytime
+550
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Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel)
First
+225
Anytime
+575
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Bochum Difficult to Beat on Home Soil

Bochum are unbeaten over their previous seven games at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Uwe Roesler's team have four wins, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Holstein Kiel have gone without an away win in the last ten games. The Storks have clocked up six losses and four draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

The most recent Vonovia Ruhrstadion meeting saw Bochum draw 2-2 with Holstein. Aside from one draw, Bochum have dominated the past 3 H2H meetings at Vonovia Ruhrstadion with two victories.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Bochum logo Bochum Home Stats 4-4-2 2.70 1.50 1.20 4 6 5 5
Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel Away Stats 0-4-6 3.30 1.10 2.20 6 4 8 2
  • 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
Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 1 defeat and 7 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Lineups & Team News

The Bochum vs Holstein team news could change everything — review it before betting. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups and the latest injury reports.

Bochum Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Holstein Kiel Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bochum Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Timo Horn
13 Oliver Olsen 4 Erhan Masovic 3 Philipp Strompf 32 Maximilian Wittek
24 Mats Pannewig 19 Matus Bero
23 Koji Miyoshi 16 Callum Marshall 17 Gerrit Holtmann
33 Philipp Hofmann
1 Timon Weiner
23 Lasse Rosenboom 13 Ivan Nekic 6 Marko Ivezic 3 Marco Komenda
28 Jonas Meffert 15 Kasper Davidsen
20 Adrian Kapralik 7 Steven Skrzybski 10 J. T. Therkelsen
19 Phil Harres

Holstein Kiel Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bochum Substitutes

  • 8Kjell Waetjen
  • 11M. Kwarteng
  • 18Mikkel Rakneberg
  • 20Noah Loosli
  • 21Francis Onyeka
  • 22Niclas Thiede
  • 29Farid Alfa-Ruprecht
  • 34Cajetan Lenz
  • 39Leandro Morgalla

Holstein Kiel Substitutes

  • 2Frederik Roslyng
  • 8Umut Tohumcu
  • 18Aldin Jakupovic
  • 21Jonas Krumrey
  • 25Marcus Mueller
  • 29Niklas Niehoff
  • 40Leon Parduzi
  • 43Lenny Borges
  • 49Ikem Ugoh

Previous Bochum Lineups

14 Mar 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 1-1 Bochum
07 Mar 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 3-2 Kaiserslautern
27 Feb 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-1 Bochum
20 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 1-1 Nurnberg
15 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 0-0 Paderborn
06 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 1-1 Bochum

Previous Holstein Kiel Lineups

14 Mar 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 2-3 Nurnberg
07 Mar 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 2-0 Holstein Kiel
28 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-1 Elversberg
21 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 3-1 Holstein Kiel
15 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-2 Schalke 04
08 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 3-1 Holstein Kiel

Injuries & Suspensions

Bochum Injury Table
Type Name Info
Marcel Sobottka Other
Mikkel Rakneberg Muscle
Romario Roesch Other
Ibrahim Sissoko Ankle
Holstein Kiel Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ivan Nekic Yellow cards
Steven Skrzybski Calf
John Tolkin Cruciate ligame
Hamza Muqaj Knee
Team Squads

Bochum Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Uwe Roesler

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Timo Horn 1 G 26 2340 26 0 0 0 1 0
Maximilian Wittek 32 D 24 2079 24 0 0 4 5 0
Leandro Morgalla 39 D 25 1910 23 2 1 0 5 0
Cajetan Lenz 34 M 25 1873 22 3 2 0 8 0
Philipp Hofmann 33 F 25 1865 21 5 6 4 4 0

Holstein Kiel Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tim Walter

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
David Zec 26 D 24 2118 24 0 5 0 11 1
John Tolkin 47 D 25 1984 24 1 1 2 2 0
Jonas Krumrey 21 - 22 1980 22 3 0 1 1 0
Jonas Torrissen Therkelsen 10 M 26 1633 18 8 2 0 2 0
Adrian Kapralik 20 M 23 1538 18 6 3 1 4 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2. Bundesliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 32 20 7 5 49:28 67
2 Elversberg 32 17 8 7 60:36 59
3 Hannover 96 32 16 10 6 56:40 58
4 Paderborn 32 17 7 8 55:43 58
5 Darmstadt 32 13 12 7 56:42 51
6 Hertha BSC 32 13 9 10 44:37 48
7 Kaiserslautern 32 14 4 14 49:47 46
8 Karlsruher 32 12 7 13 50:60 43
9 Nurnberg 32 11 9 12 41:42 42
10 Holstein Kiel 32 11 8 13 42:43 41
11 Bochum 32 10 10 12 46:45 40
12 D. Dresden 32 10 8 14 51:50 38
13 A. Bielefeld 32 9 9 14 47:48 36
14 Magdeburg 32 11 3 18 49:56 36
15 Braunschweig 32 9 7 16 34:52 34
16 F. Dusseldorf 32 10 4 18 30:49 34
17 Greuther Furth 32 9 7 16 45:66 34
18 Preussen Munster 32 6 11 15 37:57 29
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 16 12 3 1 28:14 39
2 Darmstadt 16 10 5 1 32:15 35
3 Elversberg 16 10 4 2 32:14 34
4 Paderborn 16 10 2 4 33:25 32
5 Kaiserslautern 16 10 1 5 33:19 31
6 Karlsruher 16 9 3 4 33:27 30
7 Bochum 16 8 4 4 29:20 28
8 Nurnberg 16 8 4 4 24:17 28
9 Hannover 96 16 7 5 4 24:20 26
10 A. Bielefeld 16 6 5 5 28:20 23
11 Holstein Kiel 16 6 4 6 21:16 22
12 D. Dresden 16 6 3 7 28:21 21
13 F. Dusseldorf 16 6 3 7 19:25 21
14 Hertha BSC 16 5 5 6 14:17 20
15 Braunschweig 16 5 5 6 18:25 20
16 Greuther Furth 16 5 5 6 23:31 20
17 Magdeburg 16 5 2 9 23:27 17
18 Preussen Munster 16 3 7 6 21:25 16