Darmstadt vs Bochum Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Aug 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Darmstadt vs Bochum

Darmstadt host Bochum in this German 2. Bundesliga match at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 2 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Darmstadt Great Value against Bochum

Darmstadt at 0.0 look like an attractive bet on the Asian Handicap when they meet Bochum. Backing the hosts at -163 means a nice payout if they win and our stake returned if they only draw the game.

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Last H2H Encounter Ended in a 2-2 Draw

Darmstadt were winners in their last game, overcoming Jahn Regensburg by a 3-1 scoreline at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor. The Lilies had most of the ball boasting 55% possession and five shots on target, with Fraser Hornby bagging two goals and Andreas Mueller scoring the other.

Bochum got the win in their previous Bundesliga game. A 2-0 triumph occurred away from home at Millerntor-Stadion when playing St. Pauli. The North Rhine-Westphalia side were restricted to 42% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Myron Boadu scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vonovia Ruhrstadion played host to the last encounter between Darmstadt and Bochum, with the former playing away. The clash ended in a 2-2 Bundesliga draw. In the past 7 matches between these sides, we’ve witnessed four draws, two Bochum wins and Darmstadt getting one victory.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Darmstadt	5	3	1	1	8	5	3	8:5	10
16	Bochum	5	1	0	4	5	9	-4	5:9	3

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Darmstadt have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Hesse club have averaged 52.1% possession and 4.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Fraser Hornby leads the way with 5 goals, Isac Lidberg has 3, with Luca Marseiler and Killian Corredor scoring 2. Killian Corredor has recorded the most assists with 3.

Bochum have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.0 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Dieter Hecking's team average 47.9% possession, 381.4 passes, 5.3 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while conceding 2.0 goals from 12.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Myron Boadu, Gerrit Holtmann and Matus Bero score 2 goals each. Felix Passlack has clocked up 3 assists, with Timo Horn keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Darmstadt confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marcel Schuhen (GK), Clemens Riedel, Patric Pfeiffer, Aleksandar Vukotic, Fabian Nuernberger, Kai Klefisch, Hiroki Akiyama, Fraser Hornby, Luca Marseiler, Marco Richter, Isac Lidberg.

Bochum confirmed lineup (3-3-2-2): Timo Horn (GK), Philipp Strompf, Kevin Vogt, Maximilian Wittek, Leandro Morgalla, Ibrahima Sissoko, Matus Bero, Mats Pannewig, Romario Roesch, Moritz Broschinski, Philipp Hofmann.

Darmstadt vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Darmstadt vs Bochum betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Darmstadt at 0.0 for this 2. Bundesliga game. The odds of -163 can be taken, with our selection offering plenty of juice when it comes to price.

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Key Darmstadt vs Bochum league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Darmstadt in 6 of their last 10 games at home.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 61.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Darmstadt 2 - 1 Bochum

Our prediction for the correct score is Darmstadt to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +750. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Isac Lidberg to Score +225

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt) has scored four goals in his past nine 2. Bundesliga home matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +225 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Isac Lidberg Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Bochum Over 4.5 Corners -150

There’s been an average 6.20 Bochum corners in their past 5 games, while Darmstadt have conceded more than 4.5 corners in three consecutive home matches. There are odds of -150 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Bochum will cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Darmstadt

Total

9.40 4.90 4.50

Home

9.60 3.90 5.70

Away

9.80 4.60 5.20

Bochum

Total

10.30 5.30 5.00

Home

11.70 6.40 5.30

Away

10.20 4.90 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-143

Darmstadt Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Bochum Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+112

X

+650

2

+107

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Darmstadt vs Bochum 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.

Bookies Think Darmstadt Most Likely to Win

With a 44% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Darmstadt are favourites to prosper in this 2. Bundesliga encounter and they’re available at +125 with the bookies. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +185 about Bochum.

For those wanting an alternative, Darmstadt are +175 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Bochum being priced up at +220 and the draw is +143.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -204 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+260

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+143

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-385

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+107

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-109

2 Hcp +0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+140

Mathias Clairicia Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Favourite Mathias Clairicia is now available at +510 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Mathias Clairicia (Bochum)

First

+185

Anytime

+510

Fraser Hornby (Darmstadt)

First

+205

Anytime

+500

Moritz Broschinski (Bochum)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Luca Marseiler (Darmstadt)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Fynn Lakenmacher (Darmstadt)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Matús Bero (Bochum)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Kai Klefisch (Darmstadt)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Merveille Papela (Darmstadt)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Paul Will (Darmstadt)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Meldin Dreskovic (Darmstadt)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Aleksandar Vukotic (Darmstadt)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Mats Pannewig (Bochum)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Matthias Bader (Darmstadt)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Felix Passlack (Bochum)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Maximilian Wittek (Bochum)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Six Victories From Previous Ten Darmstadt Home Clashes

Darmstadt have racked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Bochum have four defeats, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The last Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor meeting saw Bochum beat Darmstadt 2-1. The past 3 H2H matches at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor have involved a victory for Darmstadt, a win for Bochum and a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Darmstadt Home Stats		6-1-3	2.80	1.70	1.10	6	4	3	7
Bochum Away Stats		3-3-4	2.50	1.10	1.40	4	6	4	6

• 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

Darmstadt vs Bochum Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Darmstadt vs Bochum team news beforehand. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga along with the latest injury news.

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