Bochum vs Karlsruher Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bochum vs Karlsruher

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

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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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	Bochum	20	7	5	8	29	26	3	29:26	26
10	Karlsruher	20	7	5	8	29	36	-7	29:36	26

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Karlsruher confirmed lineup (3-3-2-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Marcel Beifus, Nicolai Rapp, Paul Scholl, Sebastian Jung, Andreas Mueller, David Herold, Dzenis Burnic, Marvin Wanitzek, Philipp Foerster, 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.

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.

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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Correct Score Prediction

Bochum 2 - 0 Karlsruher

There could be merit in backing Bochum to win 2-0. Odds of +600 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 +123

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.

Latest Francis Onyeka Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+117

First

+320

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Corners Prediction

Karlsruher Over 3.5 Corners -161

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

Total

12.90 5.70 7.20

Home

11.80 6.90 4.90

Away

13.00 5.80 7.20

Karlsruher

Total

10.30 4.80 5.50

Home

10.10 4.80 5.30

Away

9.70 4.80 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-127

Under 10.5

-111

Bochum Corners

Over 6.5

-111

Under 6.5

-128

Karlsruher Corners

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+107

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+750

2

+240

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Bochum vs Karlsruher 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.

With the bookies giving them a 60% probability of winning, Bochum might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -147 when it comes to triumphing in this 2. Bundesliga clash. The market suggests that Karlsruher SC are least likely to win at +335.

Betting Bochum -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -123 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.

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Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+295

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

+118

X

+150

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-500

X2

+102

Draw No Bet

1

-345

2

+215

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-123

2 Hcp +0.75

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+123

Those interested in Francis Onyeka to find the net anytime are able to get +117. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +320.

Francis Onyeka (Bochum)

First

+117

Anytime

+320

Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)

First

+155

Anytime

+400

Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

Fabian Schleusener (KSC)

First

+185

Anytime

+475

Koji Miyoshi (Bochum)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Matús Bero (Bochum)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Louey Ben Farhat (KSC)

First

+335

Anytime

+850

Dzenis Burnic (KSC)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Romario Rösch (Bochum)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Mats Pannewig (Bochum)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Ali-Eren Ersungur (KSC)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Maximilian Wittek (Bochum)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Felix Passlack (Bochum)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Kevin Vogt (Bochum)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Andreas Muller (KSC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Ibrahima Sissoko (Bochum)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Erhan Masovic (Bochum)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Meiko Wäschenbach (KSC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Colin Kleine-Bekel (Bochum)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Leandro Morgalla (Bochum)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Philipp Strompf (Bochum)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

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 Home Stats		4-1-5	2.60	1.20	1.40	4	6	5	5
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

Bochum vs Karlsruher Lineups & Team News

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