Bochum vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bochum vs Schalke

Bochum host league leaders Schalke at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, with kick-off set for 08:00 on Saturday 31 January.

The Total Goals market provides readers with the chance to back our Under 2.5 Goals pick. Bochum and Schalke could be set to contest an unexciting encounter and a price of -116 looks the standout bet.

Bochum drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Elversberg at Ursapharm-Arena. The Undescendables ended up with just 35% possession and had three shots on target, with Mats Pannewig registering the goal.

Table-topping Schalke 04 hosted Kaiserslautern in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw at VELTINS-Arena. The Gelsenkirchen team boasted 61% possession and had six shots on goal, with Edin Dzeko and Kenan Karaman both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Schalke who were victorious when they last faced Bochum. At VELTINS-Arena, a 2-1 home triumph was recorded. In the previous 3 H2H games, Schalke have won every time.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Schalke 04	26	15	6	5	37	23	14	37:23	51
9	Bochum	26	8	9	9	36	33	3	36:33	33

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Bochum have 4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Uwe Roesler's side have averaged 41.7% possession and 6.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 7.0 corners.

Top scorer Francis Onyeka has found the net 5 times, Philipp Hofmann 3, with Ibrahima Sissoko and Cajetan Lenz both scoring 2. Maximilian Wittek has made the most assists with 3.

Schalke have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts. The Miners have averaged 38.5% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 3.6 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.1 attempts.

Kenan Karaman has landed 4 goals, Vitalie Becker 2, with Edin Dzeko and two others scoring 1. Kenan Karaman and Moussa Sylla have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bochum confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Timo Horn (GK), Leandro Morgalla, Noah Loosli, Philipp Strompf, Maximilian Wittek, Cajetan Lenz, Koji Miyoshi, Francis Onyeka, Gerrit Holtmann, Callum Marshall, Philipp Hofmann.

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Mertcan Ayhan, Felipe Sanchez, Ron Schallenberg, Soufian El-Faouzi, Mika Wallentowitz, Kenan Karaman, Dejan Ljubicic, Christian Gomis.

Bochum vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Bochum vs Schalke bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this 2. Bundesliga showdown. We are able to get a price of -116 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the 2. Bundesliga experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Bochum vs Schalke league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Bochum games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Bochum games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 18 Schalke games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Schalke games.

The top betting apps make it a 53.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

For those searching for a larger price, a possible option could be backing Under 1.5 Goals. This is a wager that will land a return for a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory to either side.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bochum 1 - 1 Schalke

The teams can be backed at +425 to play out a 1-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Francis Onyeka to Score +210

Francis Onyeka (Bochum) has scored in his past two 2. Bundesliga home games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +210 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Francis Onyeka Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+480

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Corners Prediction

Bochum To Have Most Corners -108

On average, Bochum have had 7.20 corners in the past 5 home games, with Schalke managing an average of 4.20 corners in the previous 5 matches. The most corners could go to Bochum and you can get an attractive -108.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bochum

Total

13.30 6.30 7.00

Home

11.10 6.30 4.80

Away

13.00 5.60 7.40

Schalke

Total

8.00 4.40 3.60

Home

10.70 5.80 4.90

Away

8.40 4.40 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

Bochum Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-156

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-122

X

+650

2

+123

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Bochum vs Schalke 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.

The bookmakers have betting odds of +138 for Bochum to triumph in this 2. Bundesliga clash, with Schalke 04 trading at a price of +185 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +225.

There are different ways to bet on Bochum winning and that includes the -102 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Schalke, you get half stakes refunded.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get a similar price on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -149.

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Full-Time Result

1

+138

X

+225

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+123

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-345

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

-102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-149

No

+105

Those interested in Edin Dzeko to find the net anytime are able to get +205. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +430.

Edin Dzeko (Schalke)

First

+205

Anytime

+430

Francis Onyeka (Bochum)

First

+210

Anytime

+480

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+210

Anytime

+450

Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)

First

+235

Anytime

+550

Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Callum Marshall (Bochum)

First

+325

Anytime

+650

Koji Miyoshi (Bochum)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Matús Bero (Bochum)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+425

Anytime

+900

Finn Porath (Schalke)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Romario Rösch (Bochum)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Mats Pannewig (Bochum)

First

+600

Anytime

+1100

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Mikkel Rakneberg (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Maximilian Wittek (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Kevin Vogt (Bochum)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Felix Passlack (Bochum)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Erhan Masovic (Bochum)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Martin Wasinski (Schalke)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Colin Kleine-Bekel (Bochum)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Leandro Morgalla (Bochum)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Bochum haven’t lost any of their past three games at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. The Undescendables have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Schalke have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 0.60.

Schalke were 2-0 victors against Bochum last time out at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bochum Home Stats		4-2-4	2.90	1.50	1.40	5	5	5	5
Schalke Away Stats		5-2-3	1.80	1.20	0.60	4	6	3	7

• 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 Schalke Lineups & Team News

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