Fortuna Dusseldorf
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Merkur Spiel-Arena Fri 27 Feb 12:30
VfL Bochum 1848
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2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum

Fortuna Dusseldorf take on Bochum at Merkur Spiel-Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Friday 27 February.

Bochum to Cover the Line?

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Bochum +0.25 at -143 against Fortuna. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Fortuna Too Good for Bochum in Last H2H

Fortuna Dusseldorf suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Merck-Stadion am Boellenfalltor against Darmstadt. The Flingeraner had 47% possession and eight shots on target, while Jordy de Wijs registered the goal.

Bochum drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Vonovia Ruhrstadion ended 1-1 against Nurnberg. Uwe Roesler's men recorded 46% possession and had four shots on goal, while Francis Onyeka found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Fortuna and Bochum saw the former win away from home. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. The previous 5 games involving these sides have featured three Bochum wins and two Fortuna triumphs.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
10 Bochum logo Bochum 23 7 8 8 31 28 3 31:28 29
12 F. Dusseldorf logo F. Dusseldorf 23 7 4 12 21 33 -12 21:33 25
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Fortuna Dusseldorf – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 8.5 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Fortuna have had 42.6% possession and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 6.5 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal, while earning 3.7 corners.

Cedric Itten is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Jordy de Wijs, Shinta Appelkamp, Elias Egouli and Florent Muslija each have 1. Florent Muslija has made the most assists with 4.

Bochum – Last 10 League Games

Bochum have 3 victories and 7 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 9.2 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. The Undescendables average 44.0% possession, 4.1 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 8.6 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Francis Onyeka and Philipp Hofmann have 4 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Koji Miyoshi on 2. Gerrit Holtmann and Maximilian Wittek are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Fortuna Dusseldorf predicted lineup (3-5-2): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Tim Oberdorf, Elias Egouli, Moritz Heyer, Emmanuel Iyoha, Florent Muslija, Satoshi Tanaka, Anouar El Azzouzi, Christopher Lenz, Shinta Appelkamp, Cedric Itten.

Bochum predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Timo Horn (GK), Oliver Olsen, Noah Loosli, Philipp Strompf, Matus Bero, Cajetan Lenz, Francis Onyeka, Koji Miyoshi, Mats Pannewig, Callum Marshall, Philipp Hofmann.

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Bochum have a good chance of winning this 2. Bundesliga clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -143 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest 2. Bundesliga form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Bochum in 10 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Bochum in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 3 of their last 5 games against Bochum.
Bochum +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Fortuna Fortuna logo 0 - 1 Bochum logo Bochum

There could be merit in backing Bochum to win 1-0. Odds of +650 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 +220 BetMGM logo

Francis Onyeka (Bochum) has scored four goals in his past ten 2. Bundesliga matches. There are odds of +220 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Francis Onyeka Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -143 BetMGM logo

All of the past five Fortuna Dusseldorf home games have seen the 10.5 Total Corners line not covered, with the same thing happening in the last four  Bochum matches. The Total Corners line could be on the high side based on the stats and -143 is available to back.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Fortuna Logo Fortuna
Total
7.70 4.00 3.70
Home
7.60 3.90 3.70
Away
10.00 4.60 5.40
Bochum Logo Bochum
Total
9.30 4.10 5.20
Home
10.10 5.00 5.10
Away
13.00 5.60 7.40
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Bochum +0.25 -143
Both Team To Score No +116
Anytime Goalscorer Francis Onyeka +220

Our bet builder selections include Bochum on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, BTTS No and Francis Onyeka (Bochum) to be on the scoresheet.

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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum 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.

Bookies Expecting Tight Affair

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Fortuna Dusseldorf are +135 for a 2. Bundesliga win, with Bochum being +175. The draw is on offer at +245 if you expect the game to finish level.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Bochum are -103 here. However, if you want to back favourites Fortuna, then -141 is on offer.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -164.

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Cedric Itten Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Cedric Itten is the market leader at +360 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals
Cedric Itten (Fortuna)
First
+155
Anytime
+360
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Francis Onyeka (Bochum)
First
+220
Anytime
+500
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Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)
First
+245
Anytime
+575
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Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)
First
+275
Anytime
+650
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Fortuna Proving Hard to Beat at Home

Fortuna have avoided defeat in their last four matches at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The Flingeraner have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Bochum have not lost on their travels in the past six matches. Uwe Roesler's men have four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The past meeting at Merkur Spiel-Arena saw Bochum defeat Fortuna on penalties (3-0 AET).

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf Home Stats 4-2-4 2.60 1.20 1.40 6 4 7 3
Bochum logo Bochum Away Stats 2-4-4 2.30 1.20 1.10 4 6 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
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Bochum logo Bochum League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins and 7 draws 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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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Fortuna vs Bochum team news before placing your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups and the latest on injuries.

Fortuna Dusseldorf Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

Bochum Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortuna Dusseldorf Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

33 Florian Kastenmeier
15 Tim Oberdorf 44 Elias Egouli 5 Moritz Heyer
19 Emmanuel Iyoha 24 Florent Muslija 16 Satoshi Tanaka 8 Anouar El Azzouzi 3 Christopher Lenz
23 Shinta Appelkamp 13 Cedric Itten
1 Timo Horn
13 Oliver Olsen 20 Noah Loosli 3 Philipp Strompf 19 Matus Bero
34 Cajetan Lenz 21 Francis Onyeka
23 Koji Miyoshi 24 Mats Pannewig 16 Callum Marshall
33 Philipp Hofmann

Bochum Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups

21 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 2-1 F. Dusseldorf
13 Feb 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 0-0 Preussen Munster
08 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 1-1 F. Dusseldorf
01 Feb 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-1 Paderborn
24 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 2-1 F. Dusseldorf
16 Jan 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 1-0 A. Bielefeld

Previous Bochum Lineups

20 Feb 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 1-1 Nurnberg
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

Injuries & Suspensions

Fortuna Dusseldorf Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jordy de Wijs Other
Kenneth Schmidt Cruciate ligame
Bochum Injury Table
Type Name Info
Maximilian Wittek Yellow cards
Philipp Strompf Yellow cards
Koji Miyoshi Yellow cards
Gerrit Holtmann Muscle
Ibrahim Sissoko Ankle
Team Squads

Fortuna Dusseldorf Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Markus Anfang

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Florian Kastenmeier 33 G 23 2070 23 0 0 0 2 0
Anouar El Azzouzi 8 D 22 1893 22 0 1 1 7 0
Florent Muslija 24 M 22 1863 21 1 3 6 3 0
Cedric Itten 13 F 21 1843 21 0 9 2 4 0
Tim Oberdorf 15 D 21 1807 21 0 1 0 4 2

Bochum Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Uwe Roesler

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Timo Horn 1 G 23 2070 23 0 0 0 1 0
Maximilian Wittek 32 D 22 1905 22 0 0 3 5 0
Leandro Morgalla 39 D 22 1769 22 0 0 0 5 0
Cajetan Lenz 34 M 22 1708 20 2 2 0 8 0
Philipp Hofmann 33 F 22 1595 18 5 5 4 4 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 23 14 4 5 33:20 46
2 Darmstadt 23 12 9 2 44:25 45
3 Elversberg 23 13 5 5 42:25 44
4 Paderborn 23 13 4 6 38:26 43
5 Hannover 96 23 12 6 5 41:30 42
6 Kaiserslautern 23 11 4 8 39:33 37
7 Hertha BSC 23 9 7 7 32:28 34
8 Nurnberg 23 8 6 9 30:32 30
9 Karlsruher 23 8 6 9 34:43 30
10 Bochum 23 7 8 8 31:28 29
11 A. Bielefeld 23 7 6 10 36:32 27
12 F. Dusseldorf 23 7 4 12 21:33 25
13 Braunschweig 23 7 4 12 26:40 25
14 Holstein Kiel 23 6 6 11 28:34 24
15 Preussen Munster 23 5 8 10 27:35 23
16 Magdeburg 23 7 2 14 34:44 23
17 D. Dresden 23 5 7 11 32:40 22
18 Greuther Furth 23 6 4 13 34:54 22
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 12 9 3 0 26:9 30
2 Schalke 04 11 8 2 1 19:11 26
3 Kaiserslautern 12 8 1 3 26:15 25
4 Paderborn 12 8 1 3 24:17 25
5 Elversberg 11 6 4 1 19:10 22
6 Nurnberg 12 6 4 2 20:14 22
7 Hannover 96 11 6 2 3 17:13 20
8 Karlsruher 11 6 2 3 20:18 20
9 Bochum 12 5 4 3 18:13 19
10 A. Bielefeld 11 5 2 4 22:14 17
11 Hertha BSC 12 4 4 4 11:13 16
12 Preussen Munster 12 3 6 3 17:17 15
13 F. Dusseldorf 12 4 3 5 11:16 15
14 Braunschweig 12 4 3 5 14:21 15
15 Holstein Kiel 11 4 2 5 13:12 14
16 Greuther Furth 11 3 3 5 16:25 12
17 D. Dresden 11 2 3 6 16:19 9
18 Magdeburg 11 2 1 8 14:22 7