VfL Bochum 1848
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Vonovia Ruhrstadion Fri 20 Feb 12:30
FC Nurnberg
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bochum vs Nurnberg

Bochum clash with Nurnberg at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Friday 20 February.

Take Bochum to Land Victory

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Bochum who are trading at odds of -100. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this Full-Time Result selection and they can beat Nurnberg.

Nurnberg Won 2-1 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Bochum had a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was at home to Paderborn at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. The Undescendables enjoyed 49% possession and eight shots on target.

Nurnberg have lost four consecutive away games. Their most recent appearance was a 5-1 home win over Karlsruher SC at Max-Morlock-Stadion. Miroslav Klose's side recorded eight shots on goal and had 42% possession, with Mohamed Ali Zoma firing home a hat-trick.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Nurnberg won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-1 home victory was recorded against Bochum at Max-Morlock-Stadion. We’ve seen the previous 5 H2H meetings include two Bochum triumphs, two draws and one Nurnberg win.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Nurnberg logo Nurnberg 28 10 7 11 38 38 0 38:38 37
10 Bochum logo Bochum 28 8 9 11 39 40 -1 39:40 33
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Bochum – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 1 loss and 6 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Bochum have had 44.7% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts, while being awarded 5.7 corners.

Philipp Hofmann is the top scorer with 4 goals, Francis Onyeka has 3, with Koji Miyoshi and Ibrahima Sissoko on 2. Gerrit Holtmann and Maximilian Wittek are tied for the most assists on 2.

Nurnberg – Last 10 League Games

Nurnberg have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. The Bavaria outfit have averaged 43.0% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts.

Mohamed Ali Zoma got 6 goals, Julian Justvan notched 3, while Luka Lochoshvili and two other players scored 2. Berkay Yilmaz is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 5.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Nurnberg confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jan Reichert (GK), Justin von der Hitz, Fabio Gruber, Luka Lochoshvili, Berkay Yilmaz, Adam Markhiev, Rabby Nzingoula, Julian Justvan, Tom Baack, Adriano Grimaldi, Mohamed Ali Zoma.

Bochum vs Nurnberg Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Bochum vs Nurnberg with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

There are several reasons to back Bochum, especially considering that you can get value odds of -100. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this 2. Bundesliga encounter.

We use the latest 2. Bundesliga injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Bochum vs Nurnberg league stats:

  • Nurnberg have lost their last 4 games on the road.
  • Nurnberg have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
Bochum to Win Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Bochum Bochum logo 2 - 1 Nurnberg logo Nurnberg

One bet that has caught our eye is Bochum to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +575 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Francis Onyeka to Score +180 BetMGM logo

Francis Onyeka (Bochum) has racked up three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga home matches. We’ll take a chance at +180 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -109 BetMGM logo

It has now been three consecutive Bochum games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. The number of corners could be lower than the line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -109.

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
10.80 5.10 5.70
Home
10.50 5.30 5.20
Away
13.00 5.60 7.40
Nurnberg Logo Nurnberg
Total
10.00 5.30 4.70
Home
10.50 5.00 5.50
Away
8.90 5.70 3.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Bochum -100
Both Team To Score Yes -185
Total Corners Under 10.5 -109

If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for Bochum to claim a victory, both teams to score together with Under 10.5 corners.

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Bochum vs Nurnberg 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.

Bochum Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

Bochum are the shortest price to win this 2. Bundesliga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 50% probability due to their +102 betting odds. Nurnberg are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +235.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on Bochum to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Nurnberg +0.5 at -135 and that gets the draw onside.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -179.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to 2. Bundesliga matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Francis Onyeka Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Those interested in favourite Francis Onyeka to find the net first can get +430, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +180.

Player Goals
Francis Onyeka (Bochum)
First
+180
Anytime
+430
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Piet Scobel (Nurnberg)
First
+195
Anytime
+450
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Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)
First
+200
Anytime
+480
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Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)
First
+225
Anytime
+550
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Can Bochum Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

Bochum are unbeaten in the last five games at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. The Undescendables have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Nurnberg are on a four game losing streak on the road. Miroslav Klose's side have seven defeats, two victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

In the last meeting at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum defeated Nurnberg by a 3-1 scoreline.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Bochum logo Bochum Home Stats 4-3-3 2.60 1.40 1.20 4 6 4 6
Nurnberg logo Nurnberg Away Stats 2-1-7 2.60 0.90 1.70 6 4 6 4
  • 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
Nurnberg logo Nurnberg League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Bochum vs Nurnberg Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Bochum vs Nurnberg team news. Get the predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Bochum Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Nurnberg Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Bochum Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Timo Horn
39 Leandro Morgalla 20 Noah Loosli 4 Erhan Masovic 32 Maximilian Wittek
34 Cajetan Lenz 24 Mats Pannewig
16 Callum Marshall 21 Francis Onyeka 29 Farid Alfa-Ruprecht
33 Philipp Hofmann
1 Jan Reichert
27 Justin von der Hitz 4 Fabio Gruber 24 Luka Lochoshvili 21 Berkay Yilmaz
6 Adam Markhiev 22 Rabby Nzingoula 10 Julian Justvan 5 Tom Baack
33 Adriano Grimaldi 23 Mohamed Ali Zoma

Nurnberg Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Bochum Substitutes

  • 7Kevin Vogt
  • 8Kjell Waetjen
  • 11M. Kwarteng
  • 13Oliver Olsen
  • 18Mikkel Rakneberg
  • 19Matus Bero
  • 22Niclas Thiede
  • 35Kacper Koscierski
  • 37Alessandro Crimaldi

Nurnberg Substitutes

  • 16Marko Soldic
  • 20Javier Fernandez
  • 25Finn Becker
  • 26Christian Mathenia
  • 32Tim Janisch
  • 37Noah Maboulou
  • 39Piet Scobel
  • 41Eric Porstner
  • 44Styopa Mkrtchyan

Previous Bochum Lineups

15 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 0-0 Paderborn
06 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 1-1 Bochum
31 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 2-0 Schalke 04
25 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 1-1 Bochum
18 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 3-3 Darmstadt
20 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 2-2 Karlsruher

Previous Nurnberg Lineups

13 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 5-1 Karlsruher
07 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 2-1 Nurnberg
30 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 1-1 Preussen Munster
23 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 2-0 Nurnberg
17 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 3-2 Elversberg
21 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 2-1 Hannover 96

Injuries & Suspensions

Bochum Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matus Bero 2nd yellow (Red
Kevin Vogt Other
Romario Roesch Other
Ibrahim Sissoko Ankle
Nurnberg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Rafael Lubach Yellow cards
Michal Kukucka Calf
Team Squads

Bochum Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Uwe Roesler

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Timo Horn 1 G 22 1980 22 0 0 0 1 0
Maximilian Wittek 32 D 21 1823 21 0 0 3 4 0
Leandro Morgalla 39 D 21 1753 21 0 0 0 5 0
Cajetan Lenz 34 M 21 1626 19 2 2 0 8 0
Philipp Strompf 3 D 18 1517 18 2 0 0 5 0

Nurnberg Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Miroslav Klose

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jan Reichert 1 G 22 1980 22 0 0 0 1 0
Fabio Gruber 4 D 21 1890 21 0 0 0 5 0
Berkay Yilmaz 21 D 21 1889 21 0 0 5 5 0
Luka Lochoshvili 24 D 21 1869 21 0 2 0 7 0
Julian Justvan 10 M 21 1778 21 0 5 6 2 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 28 16 7 5 39:24 55
2 Paderborn 28 16 6 6 47:31 54
3 Elversberg 28 15 7 6 48:30 52
4 Darmstadt 28 13 11 4 50:32 50
5 Hannover 96 28 14 8 6 47:35 50
6 Hertha BSC 28 13 8 7 43:33 47
7 Kaiserslautern 28 13 4 11 48:41 43
8 Nurnberg 28 10 7 11 38:38 37
9 Karlsruher 28 10 7 11 43:52 37
10 Bochum 28 8 9 11 39:40 33
11 A. Bielefeld 28 8 7 13 41:40 31
12 F. Dusseldorf 28 9 4 15 26:43 31
13 Magdeburg 28 9 3 16 43:51 30
14 Braunschweig 28 8 6 14 30:45 30
15 D. Dresden 28 7 8 13 45:47 29
16 Holstein Kiel 28 7 8 13 34:42 29
17 Greuther Furth 28 8 5 15 40:61 29
18 Preussen Munster 28 6 9 13 31:47 27
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 14 10 4 0 29:10 34
2 Schalke 04 14 10 3 1 23:13 33
3 Kaiserslautern 15 10 1 4 33:17 31
4 Paderborn 14 9 2 3 27:19 29
5 Elversberg 13 8 4 1 23:11 28
6 Nurnberg 14 7 4 3 23:15 25
7 Karlsruher 13 7 3 3 26:22 24
8 Hannover 96 14 7 3 4 20:16 24
9 Bochum 14 6 4 4 23:18 22
10 A. Bielefeld 14 6 3 5 26:18 21
11 Hertha BSC 14 5 5 4 14:15 20
12 Braunschweig 15 5 4 6 17:24 19
13 F. Dusseldorf 14 5 3 6 15:22 18
14 Holstein Kiel 14 4 4 6 16:16 16
15 Greuther Furth 14 4 4 6 19:28 16
16 D. Dresden 14 4 3 7 25:21 15
17 Preussen Munster 14 3 6 5 19:22 15
18 Magdeburg 14 3 2 9 20:27 11