FC Kaiserslautern
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Fritz Walter Stadion Sat 4 Oct 07:00
VfL Bochum 1848
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Kaiserslautern vs Bochum

Kaiserslautern host Bochum in this German 2. Bundesliga fixture at Fritz Walter Stadion, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

FCK Worth Backing

There’s every chance that Kaiserslautern can beat Bochum and we’ll happily back the home team on the Full-Time Result market. Grab the odds of +102 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

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Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

Kaiserslautern have won three home games on the bounce. Away at Home Deluxe Arena in their last game, they were beaten 2-0 by Paderborn. The Red Devils ended up with just 31% possession and had three shots on target.

Bochum suffered a fifth consecutive defeat when losing 1-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Fortuna Dusseldorf at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. David Siebers' men had five shots on goal and recorded 59% possession.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern 20 9 4 7 35 27 8 35:27 31
8 Bochum logo Bochum 21 7 6 8 30 27 3 30:27 27
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Kaiserslautern – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Lautern have had 46.9% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Ivan Prtajin has found the net 5 times, with Naatan Skyttae and Marlon Ritter scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Paul Joly is the top assists maker on 3.

Bochum – Last 10 League Games

Bochum have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 3.7 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Undescendables average 47.3% possession, 6.1 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 9.4 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Gerrit Holtmann has landed 3 goals, Myron Boadu 2, with Ibrahim Sissoko and two others scoring 1. Felix Passlack has had 2 assists, with Timo Horn notching 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Kaiserslautern confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Julian Krahl (GK), Luca Sirch, Jan Elvedi, Ji-soo Kim, Paul Joly, Fabian Kunze, Semih Sahin, Mika Haas, Naatan Skyttä, Marlon Ritter, Ivan Prtajin.

Bochum confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Timo Horn (GK), Leandro Morgalla, Noah Loosli, Erhan Masovic, Kacper Koscierski, Matus Bero, Cajetan Lenz, Maximilian Wittek, Mathis Clairicia, Gerrit Holtmann, Philipp Hofmann.

Kaiserslautern vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best Kaiserslautern vs Bochum tips: a key match prediction, expert corners pick, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Kaiserslautern come out on top in this 2. Bundesliga match. We will therefore back them at +102 and get a nice potential return if the hosts manage to land a victory.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key 2. Bundesliga data is helpful.

Key Kaiserslautern vs Bochum league stats:

  • Lautern have won 5 consecutive games at home.
  • Lautern have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Lautern have won 12 of their last 18 games at home.
  • Bochum have lost their last 5 games.
  • Bochum have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
FCK to Win Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 49.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern logo 2 - 1 Bochum logo Bochum

We’re betting on Kaiserslautern to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +575 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ivan Prtajin to Score +205 BetMGM logo

Ivan Prtajin (FCK) has scored five goals in his past four 2. Bundesliga games. There are odds of +205 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

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Corners Prediction

Kaiserslautern Under 5.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Kaiserslautern in their past five home games, while Bochum have conceded 4.80 corners on average in their last 10 matches. We’re happy to back the -147 when it comes to Kaiserslautern falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Kaiserslautern Logo Kaiserslautern
Total
9.90 4.50 5.40
Home
10.60 5.30 5.30
Away
10.50 4.50 6.00
Bochum Logo Bochum
Total
10.90 6.10 4.80
Home
10.60 6.30 4.30
Away
10.40 5.20 5.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Kaiserslautern +102
Total Goals Over 2.5 -152
Anytime Goalscorer Ivan Prtajin +205

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Kaiserslautern 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.

FCK Favourites to Win According to Bookies

The latest Kaiserslautern odds are +104 which leads to them being favourites in this 2. Bundesliga clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 49% prospect of securing a victory. Bochum are seen as the most unlikely winner at +220.

Kaiserslautern are available at odds of -128 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Bochum to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -172.

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Ivan Prtajin Top of First Goalscorer List

There’s the chance to back Ivan Prtajin at +270 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Player Goals
Ivan Prtajin (FCK)
First
+106
Anytime
+270
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Mahir Emreli (FCK)
First
+188
Anytime
+480
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Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)
First
+240
Anytime
+575
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Faride Alidou (FCK)
First
+240
Anytime
+600
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Kaiserslautern Home Form Looking Rock Solid

Kaiserslautern have enjoyed five straight wins at Fritz Walter Stadion. The Red Devils have seven wins, two draws and one loss in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

The past four Bochum games on the road have ended in defeat. David Siebers' men have six defeats, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern Home Stats 7-2-1 2.80 2.00 0.80 7 3 7 3
Bochum logo Bochum Away Stats 2-2-6 2.60 1.00 1.60 5 5 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
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern League Stats
Bochum logo Bochum League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Kaiserslautern vs Bochum Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Lautern vs Bochum before you bet. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups and the latest on injuries.

Kaiserslautern Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2

Bochum Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Kaiserslautern Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2

1 Julian Krahl
31 Luca Sirch 33 Jan Elvedi 5 Ji-soo Kim
26 Paul Joly 6 Fabian Kunze 8 Semih Sahin 22 Mika Haas
15 Naatan Skyttä
7 Marlon Ritter 9 Ivan Prtajin
1 Timo Horn
39 Leandro Morgalla 20 Noah Loosli 4 Erhan Masovic
35 Kacper Koscierski 19 Matus Bero 34 Cajetan Lenz 32 Maximilian Wittek
14 Mathis Clairicia 17 Gerrit Holtmann
33 Philipp Hofmann

Bochum Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Kaiserslautern Lineups

27 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 2-0 Kaiserslautern
19 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 4-1 Preussen Munster
14 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 0-3 Kaiserslautern
31 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-1 Darmstadt
22 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 2-1 Kaiserslautern
17 Aug DFB-Pokal
RSV Eintracht 1949 0-7 Kaiserslautern

Previous Bochum Lineups

27 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 0-1 F. Dusseldorf
20 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 2-1 Bochum
12 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 1-0 Bochum
30 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 1-2 Preussen Munster
23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 2-1 Bochum
16 Aug DFB-Pokal
BFC Dynamo 1-3 Bochum

Injuries & Suspensions

Kaiserslautern Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jannis Heuer Yellow cards
Leon Robinson Red card (direc
Kenny Prince Redondo Yellow cards
Mahir Emreli Hip
Fabian Heck Hand
Hendrick Zuck Knee
Bochum Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ibrahim Sissoko Ankle
Matus Bero Other
Kevin Vogt Knee
Team Squads

Kaiserslautern Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Torsten Lieberknecht

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Julian Krahl 1 G 7 630 7 0 0 0 0 0
Fabian Kunze 6 M 7 617 7 0 0 1 4 0
Luca Sirch 31 D 7 606 7 0 0 1 1 0
Maxwell Gyamfi 4 D 7 565 7 0 0 0 3 1
Ji-Soo Kim 5 D 7 535 6 1 0 0 1 0

Bochum Player Stats & Squad

Manager: David Siebers

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Timo Horn 1 G 7 630 7 0 0 0 0 0
Matus Bero 19 M 7 629 7 0 0 0 2 0
Leandro Morgalla 39 D 7 610 7 0 0 0 3 0
Kevin Vogt 16 D 7 553 7 0 0 0 2 0
Maximilian Wittek 32 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 1 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 21 12 4 5 26:16 40
2 Paderborn 21 12 3 6 33:24 39
3 Elversberg 21 11 5 5 37:23 38
4 Darmstadt 20 10 8 2 36:22 38
5 Hannover 96 20 10 5 5 35:27 35
6 Hertha BSC 21 9 7 5 28:20 34
7 Kaiserslautern 20 9 4 7 35:27 31
8 Bochum 21 7 6 8 30:27 27
9 Nurnberg 21 7 5 9 24:30 26
10 Karlsruher 20 7 5 8 29:36 26
11 Holstein Kiel 20 6 6 8 25:26 24
12 Braunschweig 20 7 3 10 21:32 24
13 Magdeburg 21 7 2 12 31:37 23
14 F. Dusseldorf 20 7 2 11 19:30 23
15 Preussen Munster 21 5 7 9 25:32 22
16 A. Bielefeld 20 5 6 9 30:28 21
17 D. Dresden 21 5 6 10 31:38 21
18 Greuther Furth 21 5 4 12 32:52 19
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 10 7 3 0 20:8 24
2 Schalke 04 10 7 2 1 14:8 23
3 Kaiserslautern 11 7 1 3 25:15 22
4 Paderborn 11 7 1 3 19:15 22
5 Elversberg 10 5 4 1 16:9 19
6 Nurnberg 11 5 4 2 15:13 19
7 Bochum 10 5 2 3 17:12 17
8 Hannover 96 9 5 1 3 14:12 16
9 Karlsruher 9 5 1 3 16:16 16
10 Hertha BSC 11 4 4 3 9:10 16
11 Preussen Munster 11 3 6 2 15:14 15
12 A. Bielefeld 10 4 2 4 19:12 14
13 Holstein Kiel 10 4 2 4 12:10 14
14 F. Dusseldorf 11 4 2 5 11:16 14
15 Braunschweig 11 4 2 5 12:19 14
16 D. Dresden 10 2 3 5 15:17 9
17 Greuther Furth 10 2 3 5 14:24 9
18 Magdeburg 10 2 1 7 14:20 7