Karlsruher vs Bochum Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Karlsruher vs Bochum

Karlsruher clash with Bochum at BBBank Wildpark, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Sunday 17 May.

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Karlsruher +0.25 at -143 against Bochum. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

Karlsruher SC played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Home Deluxe Arena against Paderborn. Christian Eichner's side had 51% of possession and four shots on target, with Fabian Schleusener and Shio Fukuda each scoring one goal.

Bochum drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Hannover 96 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. The Undescendables had 41% possession and totalled two shots on goal, while Farid Alfa-Ruprecht found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Bochum draw 2-2 at home to Karlsruher at Vonovia Ruhrstadion when the teams last went head-to-head. In the previous 5 H2H games, we have seen three draws, one Karlsruher victory and one Bochum triumph.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Bochum	34	11	11	12	49	47	2	49:47	44
10	Karlsruher	34	12	8	14	53	64	-11	53:64	44

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Karlsruher have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. The Baden-Wurttemberg outfit have averaged 49.3% possession and 3.0 corners per match, conceding 1.9 goals and 4.6 corners from 6.0 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts.

Marvin Wanitzek leads the way with 5 goals, with Shio Fukuda and Louey Ben Farhat scoring 4 each. Marvin Wanitzek is the leading assists maker on 4.

Bochum have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, averaging 10.1 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Uwe Roesler's team average 46.3% possession, 3.7 corners in their favour and 5.4 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.

Philipp Hofmann is the leading scorer with 7 goals, followed by Farid Alfa-Ruprecht on 3, with Moritz-Broni Kwarteng and two others bagging 1. Look no further than Maximilian Wittek for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Karlsruher confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Paul Scholl, Marcel Franke, Nicolai Rapp, Sebastian Jung, Philipp Foerster, Dzenis Burnic, Marvin Wanitzek, David Herold, Fabian Schleusener, Shio Fukuda.

Bochum confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Timo Horn (GK), Leandro Morgalla, Erhan Masovic, Noah Loosli, Oliver Olsen, Matus Bero, Kjell Waetjen, Farid Alfa-Ruprecht, Francis Onyeka, Gerrit Holtmann, Philipp Hofmann.

Karlsruher vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Karlsruher 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

Karlsruher +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this 2. Bundesliga game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -143.

Our job is to consult the latest 2. Bundesliga team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Karlsruher vs Bochum league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 15 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 8 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 14 of their last 16 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bochum in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 2 consecutive games against Bochum.

The best betting apps make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Karlsruher 2 - 1 Bochum

A 2-1 win in favor of Karlsruhe is available at odds of +650. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marvin Wanitzek to Score +170

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC) has managed four goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga matches on home soil. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +170.

Latest Marvin Wanitzek Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+500

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -141

There has been under 10.5 corners in seven consecutive Bochum matches. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -141 that the teams come up short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Karlsruher

Total

7.60 3.00 4.60

Home

8.80 3.40 5.40

Away

8.60 3.90 4.70

Bochum

Total

9.10 3.70 5.40

Home

8.30 3.80 4.50

Away

11.10 4.50 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-141

Karlsruher Corners

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-154

Bochum Corners

Over 4.5

-132

Under 4.5

-109

Most Corners

1

-112

X

+650

2

+114

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Karlsruher 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.

You can get betting odds of +138 for Bochum winning this 2. Bundesliga clash and the bookies have Karlsruher SC available at +160. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +280.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Bochum are -130 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Karlsruher being priced up at -108 with the same money back guarantee.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -333 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+280

2

+138

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+160

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-455

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-108

2

-130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-143

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+190

Over 2.5

-294

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-333

No

+205

Favourite Fabian Schleusener is priced at +330 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +104.

Fabian Schleusener (KSC)

First

+330

Anytime

+104

Francis Onyeka (Bochum)

First

+500

Anytime

+163

Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)

First

+480

Anytime

+165

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)

First

+500

Anytime

+170

Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+210

Louey Ben Farhat (KSC)

First

+650

Anytime

+220

Dzenis Burnic (KSC)

First

+650

Anytime

+225

Callum Marshall (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+225

Koji Miyoshi (Bochum)

First

+700

Anytime

+230

Matús Bero (Bochum)

First

+800

Anytime

+285

Ali-Eren Ersungur (KSC)

First

+850

Anytime

+290

Andreas Muller (KSC)

First

+1100

Anytime

+370

Meiko Wäschenbach (KSC)

First

+1050

Anytime

+390

Romario Rösch (Bochum)

First

+1100

Anytime

+400

Mats Pannewig (Bochum)

First

+1150

Anytime

+425

Mikkel Rakneberg (Bochum)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Maximilian Wittek (Bochum)

First

+1400

Anytime

+500

Kevin Vogt (Bochum)

First

+1500

Anytime

+540

Erhan Masovic (Bochum)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

Leandro Morgalla (Bochum)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Hyeok-kyu Kwon (KSC)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Christoph Kobald (KSC)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

David Herold (KSC)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Philipp Strompf (Bochum)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Sebastian Alexander Jung (KSC)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Marcel Franke (KSC)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Oliver Olsen (Bochum)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Stats: 2. Bundesliga matches only
Karlsruher have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Bochum are winless over their previous eight games on their travels. The Undescendables have recorded five draws, three defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Bochum beat Karlsruher 1-0 when the teams last met at BBBank Wildpark.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Karlsruher Home Stats		4-3-3	4.10	2.10	2.00	9	1	9	1
Bochum Away Stats		2-5-3	2.30	1.10	1.20	3	7	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

Karlsruher vs Bochum Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Karlsruher vs Bochum, check the team news first. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga along with the latest injury news.

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