Schalke vs Bochum Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Schalke vs Bochum

Schalke host Bochum in this German 2. Bundesliga match at VELTINS-Arena, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Bochum to Cause Schalke Problems

Bochum look a nice wager to topple Schalke and we can take them at -159 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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Schalke Won 2-0 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Schalke 04 were defeated in their last 2. Bundesliga game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Kaiserslautern at Fritz Walter Stadion. Miron Muslic's men had 45% possession and totalled four shots on target.

On Sunday, Schalke won 1-0 in extra time (0-0 after 90 mins) when visiting Lokomotive Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal.

Bochum claimed a 2-0 home win over Elversberg at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in their previous league game. The Undescendables enjoyed 58% possession and recorded five shots on goal, while Ibrahima Sissoko and Gerrit Holtmann were on the scoresheet.

In the last outing, Bochum won 3-1 in extra time (1-1 after 90 mins) when visiting BFC Dynamo in the DFB-Pokal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Schalke overcame Bochum away when the sides last clashed. It was a 2-0 Bundesliga win at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Schalke 04	2	1	0	1	2	2	0	2:2	3
11	Bochum	2	1	0	1	3	4	-1	3:4	3

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Schalke have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Miron Muslic's side have averaged 45.2% possession and 5.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.8 goals from 6.3 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Moussa Sylla is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Nikola Katic, Yassin Ben Balla, Ron Schallenberg and Paul Seguin each have 1. Leading assistor is Kenan Karaman with 2.

Bochum have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 3.8 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Undescendables average 51.5% possession, 5.8 corners taken and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 10.4 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Gerrit Holtmann and Myron Boadu have scored 2, followed by Ibrahima Sissoko with 1. Felix Passlack has been the top assist maker on 2, with Timo Horn notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Schalke predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Ron Schallenberg, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Vitalie Becker, Emil Højlund, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Bochum predicted lineup (3-5-2): Timo Horn (GK), Leandro Morgalla, Kevin Vogt, Philipp Strompf, Kacper Koscierski, Mats Pannewig, Cajetan Lenz, Matus Bero, Maximilian Wittek, Mathis Clairicia, Philipp Hofmann.

Schalke vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Schalke vs Bochum with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Bochum +0.25 at odds of -159 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this 2. Bundesliga showdown.

The latest 2. Bundesliga injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Schalke vs Bochum league stats:

• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Schalke in 4 of their last 5 games.

Bochum +0.25 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 61.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Schalke 1 - 2 Bochum

There’s the option to wager on Bochum to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +800 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Moussa Sylla to Score +245

Moussa Sylla (Schalke) has managed four goals in his past seven 2. Bundesliga home matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +245 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Moussa Sylla Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+525

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Corners Prediction

Bochum Over 4.5 Corners -138

There’s been an average 6.00 Bochum corners in their past 5 games, with Schalke conceding over 4.5 corners in 4 of their previous 5 matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -138 that Bochum go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Schalke

Total

10.30 5.30 5.00

Home

10.50 5.30 5.20

Away

9.40 5.30 4.10

Bochum

Total

9.90 5.80 4.10

Home

11.40 6.80 4.60

Away

9.80 4.90 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-133

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Bochum Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+115

X

+700

2

+102

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Schalke 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.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Bookies

If you want to back Bochum to win this 2. Bundesliga clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +155 on the 1x2 market. Schalke 04 are available at betting odds of +145 and the draw is +260.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Schalke at -125 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Bochum at -116.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+260

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+125

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-385

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+108

2 Hcp +0.25

-159

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-106

Over 2.5

-128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+108

Moussa Sylla Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

You will find favourite Moussa Sylla at +525 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +245 that he finds the net any time.

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+245

Anytime

+525

Ibrahim Sissoko (Bochum)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Samuel Bamba (Bochum)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Pape Meïssa Ba (Schalke)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Koji Miyoshi (Bochum)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Matús Bero (Bochum)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Romario Rösch (Bochum)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Mats Pannewig (Bochum)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Felix Passlack (Bochum)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Maximilian Wittek (Bochum)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Five Wins From Past Ten Schalke Home Games

Schalke have clocked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Bochum have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

When the teams previously met at VELTINS-Arena, Schalke defeated Bochum 3-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Schalke Home Stats		5-1-4	3.30	1.60	1.70	8	2	8	2
Bochum Away Stats		2-3-5	2.80	1.00	1.80	5	5	5	5

• 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

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Schalke vs Bochum Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Schalke vs Bochum before you bet. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga and the newest injury information.

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