Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Feb 2026

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.

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 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	28	8	9	11	39	40	-1	39:40	33
14	F. Dusseldorf	29	9	4	16	27	45	-18	27:45	31

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (3-3-2-2): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Tim Oberdorf, Elias Egouli, Sima Suso, Valgeir Lunddal Fridriksson, Satoshi Tanaka, Emmanuel Iyoha, Anouar El Azzouzi, Shinta Appelkamp, Cedric Itten, Christian Rasmussen.

Bochum confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Timo Horn (GK), Leandro Morgalla, Noah Loosli, Philipp Strompf, Mikkel Rakneberg, Cajetan Lenz, Mats Pannewig, Koji Miyoshi, Callum Marshall, Gerrit Holtmann, 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.

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

Bochum Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Fortuna 0 - 1 Bochum

There could be merit in backing Bochum to win 1-0. Odds of +700 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

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

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+550

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -143

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

Total

7.70 4.00 3.70

Home

7.60 3.90 3.70

Away

10.00 4.60 5.40

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

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-103

Fortuna Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+102

Bochum Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-116

Most Corners

1

-111

X

+650

2

+114

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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.

Fortuna Dusseldorf are the +120 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 45% chance of winning this 2. Bundesliga encounter according to the latest betting odds. Bochum are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +200.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Bochum are +112 here. However, if you want to back favourites Fortuna, then -172 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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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+235

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+128

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-370

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-116

2 Hcp +0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+114

Cedric Itten is the market leader at +340 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Cedric Itten (Fortuna)

First

+148

Anytime

+340

Francis Onyeka (Bochum)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Zan Celar (Fortuna)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Christian Rasmussen (Fortuna)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Koji Miyoshi (Bochum)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Emmanuel Iyoha (Fortuna)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Callum Marshall (Bochum)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Matús Bero (Bochum)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Tim Rossmann (Fortuna)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Shinta Karl Appelkamp (Fortuna)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Romario Rösch (Bochum)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Mats Pannewig (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Tim Breithaupt (Fortuna)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Mikkel Rakneberg (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Maximilian Wittek (Bochum)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Kevin Vogt (Bochum)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Erhan Masovic (Bochum)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Valgeir Lunddal Fridriksson (Fortuna)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Matthias Zimmermann (Fortuna)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Leandro Morgalla (Bochum)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Tim Oberdorf (Fortuna)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Moritz Heyer (Fortuna)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

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 Home Stats		4-2-4	2.60	1.20	1.40	6	4	7	3
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

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum Lineups & Team News

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