VfL Bochum 1848
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Vonovia Ruhrstadion Sat 20 Dec 07:00
Karlsruher SC
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  5. Team News
  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bochum vs Karlsruher

Bochum meet Karlsruher at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 20 December.

Bochum to Get the Job Done

If you agree with our verdict that Bochum can defeat Karlsruher, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -135 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 2-1 KSC Victory

Bochum played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Heinz von Heiden-Arena against Hannover 96. The Undescendables ended up with just 36% possession and had three shots on target.

Karlsruher SC have lost in their previous five outings. In a recent home game at BBBank Wildpark, they were turned over 4-0 by Paderborn. The Baden-Wurttemberg side were restricted to just 33% possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Karlsruher who came out on top when they last played Bochum. At Vonovia Ruhrstadion, a 2-1 away win was recorded. The previous 4 H2H games have included two draws along with a victory each for Bochum and Karlsruher.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Karlsruher logo Karlsruher 16 6 3 7 23 31 -8 23:31 21
9 Bochum logo Bochum 16 6 2 8 21 20 1 21:20 20
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Bochum – Last 10 League Games

Bochum have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Uwe Roesler's men have averaged 43.5% possession and 5.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 7.2 corners.

Francis Onyeka is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Philipp Hofmann, Ibrahima Sissoko, Cajetan Lenz and Gerrit Holtmann each have 2. Leading assistor is Philipp Hofmann with 3.

Karlsruher – Last 10 League Games

Karlsruher have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 7.4 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. KSC average 47.7% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 5.5 corners against, while 2.5 goals have been conceded from 6.9 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts.

Fabian Schleusener has landed 5 goals, Lilian Egloff 3, with Roko Simic and two others scoring 2. David Herold has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bochum predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Timo Horn (GK), Leandro Morgalla, Noah Loosli, Philipp Strompf, Maximilian Wittek, Cajetan Lenz, Mats Pannewig, Koji Miyoshi, Francis Onyeka, Kjell Wätjen, Philipp Hofmann.

Karlsruher predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Sebastian Jung, Paul Scholl, Marcel Beifus, David Herold, Nicolai Rapp, Dzenis Burnic, Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, Marvin Wanitzek, Leon Opitz, Roko Simic.

Bochum vs Karlsruher Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Bochum vs Karlsruher betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that Bochum can get the upper hand in this 2. Bundesliga game and we’ll therefore back the hosts to claim a victory. The match winner odds of -135 look too good to resist.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent 2. Bundesliga stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Bochum vs Karlsruher league stats:

  • Bochum have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Bochum have won 4 of their last 7 games at home.
  • Karlsruher have lost their last 5 games.
  • Karlsruher have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
Bochum to Win Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 57.5% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider Bochum on the Asian Handicap. Those expecting our winner to exceed expectations can bet them to cover the line.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Francis Onyeka To Score +123 BetMGM logo

Francis Onyeka (Bochum) is available at +123 to be on the scoresheet. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Karlsruher Over 3.5 Corners -161 BetMGM logo

There’s been an average 5.40 Karlsruher corners in their past 5 away games, while Bochum have conceded more than 3.5 corners in nine consecutive matches. We recommend backing the -161 that Karlsruher are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

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
12.90 5.70 7.20
Home
11.80 6.90 4.90
Away
13.00 5.80 7.20
Karlsruher Logo Karlsruher
Total
10.30 4.80 5.50
Home
10.10 4.80 5.30
Away
9.70 4.80 4.90
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Bochum -135
Total Goals Under 2.5 +123
Team Corners Karlsruhe Over 3.5 -161

If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for Bochum to win, two or less goals to be registered accompanied by Karlsruhe Over 3.5 corners.

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Bochum vs Karlsruher 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.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Bochum Victory

With the bookies giving them a 57% probability of winning, Bochum might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -135 when it comes to triumphing in this 2. Bundesliga clash. The market suggests that Karlsruher SC are least likely to win at +310.

Betting Bochum -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -112 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Karlsruher means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -179 on the BTTS market.

The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest 2. Bundesliga matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Francis Onyeka Heads First Goalscorer Market

Those interested in Francis Onyeka to find the net anytime are able to get +123. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +320.

Player Goals
Francis Onyeka (Bochum)
First
+123
Anytime
+320
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Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)
First
+163
Anytime
+420
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Fabian Schleusener (KSC)
First
+180
Anytime
+450
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Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)
First
+180
Anytime
+480
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Vonovia Ruhrstadion
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Five Defeats for Bochum in Previous Ten Home Encounters

Bochum have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Karlsruher have now lost three consecutive games on their travels. The Baden-Wurttemberg side have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

The previous Vonovia Ruhrstadion encounter involved a 2-1 Karlsruher win against Bochum.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Bochum logo Bochum Home Stats 4-1-5 2.60 1.20 1.40 4 6 5 5
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher Away Stats 2-4-4 3.30 1.30 2.00 8 2 5 5
  • 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
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Bochum vs Karlsruher Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Bochum vs Karlsruher team news before placing your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga and all current injury news.

Bochum Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Karlsruher Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bochum Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Timo Horn
39 Leandro Morgalla 20 Noah Loosli 3 Philipp Strompf 32 Maximilian Wittek
34 Cajetan Lenz 24 Mats Pannewig
23 Koji Miyoshi 21 Francis Onyeka 8 Kjell Wätjen
33 Philipp Hofmann
1 H. Christian Bernat
2 Sebastian Jung 15 Paul Scholl 4 Marcel Beifus 20 David Herold
6 Nicolai Rapp 7 Dzenis Burnic
36 Rafael Pinto Pedrosa 10 Marvin Wanitzek 17 Leon Opitz
9 Roko Simic

Karlsruher Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Bochum Lineups

13 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 0-0 Bochum
06 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 1-0 A. Bielefeld
03 Dec DFB-Pokal
Bochum 0-2 Stuttgart
29 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 0-3 Bochum
21 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 1-2 D. Dresden
09 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig 0-2 Bochum

Previous Karlsruher Lineups

13 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 0-4 Paderborn
06 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 3-2 Karlsruher
28 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 3-0 Karlsruher
23 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-3 Elversberg
08 Nov 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 4-0 Karlsruher
01 Nov 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-1 Schalke 04

Injuries & Suspensions

Bochum Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ibrahima Sissoko National team c
Gerrit Holtmann Knee
Kevin Vogt Knee
Karlsruher Injury Table
Type Name Info
Marcel Beifus Yellow cards
Louey Ben Farhat Other
Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu Knee
Team Squads

Bochum Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Uwe Roesler

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Timo Horn 1 G 16 1440 16 0 0 0 1 0
Maximilian Wittek 32 D 15 1310 15 0 0 2 4 0
Leandro Morgalla 39 D 15 1297 15 0 0 0 5 0
Cajetan Lenz 34 M 15 1120 13 2 2 0 7 0
Matus Bero 19 M 13 1037 11 2 0 0 6 0

Karlsruher Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Christian Eichner

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Marvin Wanitzek 10 M 16 1440 16 0 4 3 1 0
Hans Christian Bernat 1 G 16 1440 16 0 0 0 4 0
David Herold 20 D 16 1426 16 0 0 4 3 0
Christoph Kobald 22 D 14 1220 14 0 1 2 5 0
Nicolai Rapp 6 M 15 1216 15 0 0 0 4 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 16 12 1 3 21:8 37
2 Elversberg 16 10 3 3 30:14 33
3 Darmstadt 16 9 5 2 27:15 32
4 Paderborn 16 10 2 4 26:16 32
5 Hannover 96 16 8 5 3 29:20 29
6 Kaiserslautern 16 8 3 5 27:18 27
7 Hertha BSC 16 8 3 5 20:15 27
8 Karlsruher 16 6 3 7 23:31 21
9 Bochum 16 6 2 8 21:20 20
10 Preussen Munster 16 5 4 7 21:25 19
11 Nurnberg 16 5 4 7 17:22 19
12 A. Bielefeld 16 5 3 8 26:23 18
13 Holstein Kiel 16 4 5 7 18:21 17
14 Braunschweig 16 5 2 9 18:28 17
15 Greuther Furth 16 4 3 9 25:42 15
16 Magdeburg 16 4 2 10 18:27 14
17 F. Dusseldorf 16 4 2 10 13:26 14
18 D. Dresden 16 3 4 9 23:32 13
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 9 6 3 0 18:8 21
2 Schalke 04 8 7 0 1 10:4 21
3 Kaiserslautern 8 6 1 1 19:8 19
4 Elversberg 8 5 3 0 15:5 18
5 Paderborn 8 5 0 3 13:11 15
6 Karlsruher 8 5 0 3 14:14 15
7 A. Bielefeld 9 4 1 4 17:10 13
8 Preussen Munster 8 3 4 1 13:10 13
9 Hannover 96 8 4 1 3 12:11 13
10 Hertha BSC 8 4 1 3 6:7 13
11 Bochum 7 4 0 3 10:7 12
12 Nurnberg 8 3 3 2 9:9 12
13 Holstein Kiel 7 2 2 3 7:7 8
14 Braunschweig 8 2 2 4 9:15 8
15 Greuther Furth 8 2 2 4 10:19 8
16 Magdeburg 8 2 1 5 12:16 7
17 D. Dresden 8 1 2 5 12:16 5
18 F. Dusseldorf 8 1 2 5 6:14 5