VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC Prediction
Germany · Regular Season - 11
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VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC: the result in context
VfL Bochum beat Karlsruher SC 3-2 in the 2. Bundesliga on 8 Nov 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 4 previous meetings averaged 2.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 3 of them. Referee Florian Badstubner averages 3.62 cards a game, 0.59 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
VfL Bochum
Avg ratingAvg rating
1T. Horn
2S. Klaiber
15M. Steinwender
5K. Mets
32M. Wittek
14J. Steuckers
34T. Meyer
24M. Pannewig
10B. Taz
33P. Hofmann
7C. Rasmussen
1H. Bernat
22C. Kobald
15P. Scholl
24S. Trémoulet
36R. Pinto Pedrosa
7K. Wiethaup
6S. Väänänen
23T. Civeja
3D. Ofli
10M. Wanitzek
13S. FukudaVfL Bochum Substitutes
Karlsruher SC Substitutes
Match Stats
VfL BochumKarlsruher SC Team Comparison
VfL BochumKarlsruher SCAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
VfL Bochum- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 67% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.2 vs 0 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half, then tightens up after the break
Karlsruher SC- Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Head to Head
Last 4 meetings, all competitions
VfL Bochum2Wins · 50%1Wins · 25%Previous meetings
17/05/2026Karlsruher SCVfL Bochum20/12/2025VfL BochumKarlsruher SC31/01/2021Vfl BochumKarlsruher SC27/09/2020Karlsruher SCVfl BochumRecent Form
VfL Bochum
Energie CottbusVfL BochumVfL Bochum
FSV Mainz 05VfL Bochum
VfL Wolfsburg
1. FC KaiserslauternVfL BochumVfL Bochum
Arminia BielefeldVfL Bochum
VfL Osnabrück
Hannover 96VfL BochumVfL Bochum
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Dynamo DresdenVfL BochumVfL BochumVfL OsnabrückKarlsruher SCKarlsruher SC
1. FC Heidenheim
Borussia MönchengladbachKarlsruher SC
1. FC MagdeburgKarlsruher SCKarlsruher SC
SV Darmstadt 98
FC St. PauliKarlsruher SC
SV WehenKarlsruher SCKarlsruher SC
1. FC NürnbergKarlsruher SCEnergie CottbusHannover 96Karlsruher SCKarlsruher SCVfL WolfsburgReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.62 cards a match, 0.59 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.21).
Cards come from 157 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hertha BSC | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 25:9 | +16 | 31 | WWWDW |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 26:13 | +13 | 24 | WWLDD |
| 3 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10:7 | +3 | 21 | WLWWD |
| 4 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 25:14 | +11 | 20 | WDWLW |
| 5 | VfL Wolfsburg | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 26:16 | +10 | 19 | LWDWD |
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18:16 | +2 | 17 | WWLWW |
| 7 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19:20 | -1 | 16 | DLDLD |
| 8 | VfL Bochum | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:13 | -2 | 14 | WWDLL |
| 9 | FC St. Pauli | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 13:16 | -3 | 12 | LLDDW |
| 10 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13:19 | -6 | 12 | LWLWL |
| 11 | Hannover 96 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12:18 | -6 | 12 | DWLDL |
| 12 | Energie Cottbus | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 18:20 | -2 | 11 | DLDDL |
| 13 |  Eintracht Braunschweig | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16:18 | -2 | 11 | DLWLW |
| 14 | VfL Osnabrück | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14:18 | -4 | 11 | LLWLD |
| 15 | Dynamo Dresden | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 15:20 | -5 | 11 | WLLWD |
| 16 | Karlsruher SC | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 15:24 | -9 | 11 | LWLWL |
| 17 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:21 | -12 | 9 | LDDLW |
| 18 |  Holstein Kiel | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11:14 | -3 | 8 | LLWDL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 11 | 25:9 | 31 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 11 | 26:13 | 24 |
| 3 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 11 | 10:7 | 21 |
| 4 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 11 | 25:14 | 20 |
| 5 | VfL Wolfsburg | 11 | 26:16 | 19 |
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 11 | 18:16 | 17 |
| 7 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 11 | 19:20 | 16 |
| 8 | VfL Bochum | 11 | 11:13 | 14 |
| 9 | FC St. Pauli | 11 | 13:16 | 12 |
| 10 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 11 | 13:19 | 12 |
| 11 | Hannover 96 | 11 | 12:18 | 12 |
| 12 | Energie Cottbus | 11 | 18:20 | 11 |
| 13 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 11 | 16:18 | 11 |
| 14 | VfL Osnabrück | 11 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 15 | Dynamo Dresden | 11 | 15:20 | 11 |
| 16 | Karlsruher SC | 11 | 15:24 | 11 |
| 17 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 11 | 9:21 | 9 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 11 | 11:14 | 8 |
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About the VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC forecast
The forecasts for this 2. Bundesliga match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
VfL Bochum and Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga table
In the 2. Bundesliga table, VfL Bochum are 8th and Karlsruher SC 16th, 3 points apart. League goal record so far: VfL Bochum 11-13, Karlsruher SC 15-24. The full standings are on the 2. Bundesliga Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.