VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

VfL Bochum

D L W W L

16th place in German Bundesliga

1-1

26/08/2023 09:30

Borussia Dortmund

W D L W L

5th place in German Bundesliga

German Bundesliga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund on 26 August 2023 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund preview before placing your bet.

VfL Bochum will face Borussia Dortmund in German Bundesliga on August 26, 2023 at 09:30.
VfL Bochum are currently 16th with 33 points after 34 matches.
Borussia Dortmund sit 5th with 63 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.31.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:30

2023-08-26

VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund - Prediction & Odds

VfL Bochum

Borussia Dortmund

2023-08-26 09:30

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Bayer Leverkusen	90	34	28	6	0	89	24	65
02 VfB Stuttgart	73	34	23	4	7	78	39	39
03 Bayern Munchen	72	34	23	3	8	94	45	49
04 RB Leipzig	65	34	19	8	7	77	39	38
05 Borussia Dortmund	63	34	18	9	7	68	43	25
06 Eintracht Frankfurt	47	34	11	14	9	51	50	1
07 TSG Hoffenheim	46	34	13	7	14	66	66	0
08 Heidenheimer	42	34	10	12	12	50	55	-5
09 Werder Bremen	42	34	11	9	14	48	54	-6
10 SC Freiburg	42	34	11	9	14	45	58	-13
11 Augsburg	39	34	10	9	15	50	60	-10
12 VfL Wolfsburg	37	34	10	7	17	41	56	-15
13 FSV Mainz 05	35	34	7	14	13	39	51	-12
14 Borussia Monchengladbach	34	34	7	13	14	56	67	-11
15 Union Berlin	33	34	9	6	19	33	58	-25
16 VfL Bochum	33	34	7	12	15	42	74	-32
17 FC Koln	27	34	5	12	17	28	60	-32
18 Darmstadt	17	34	3	8	23	30	86	-56

Head To Head

28/04/2023 14:30

VfL Bochum

1 - 1

Borussia Dortmund

GER D1

08/02/2023 15:45

VfL Bochum

1 - 2

Borussia Dortmund

GERC

05/11/2022 10:30

Borussia Dortmund

3 - 0

VfL Bochum

GER D1

30/04/2022 09:30

Borussia Dortmund

3 - 4

VfL Bochum

GER D1

11/12/2021 10:30

VfL Bochum

1 - 1

Borussia Dortmund

GER D1

17/07/2021 09:00

Borussia Dortmund

1 - 3

VfL Bochum

INT CF

VfL Bochum

17%

Draw

33%

Borussia Dortmund

50%

VfL Bochum Last 6 matches

19/08/2023 09:30

VfB Stuttgart 5 - 0 VfL Bochum

GER D1

12/08/2023 11:59

Arminia Bielefeld 2 - 2 VfL Bochum

GERC

05/08/2023 10:15

VfL Bochum 1 - 3 Luton Town

INT CF

05/08/2023 07:30

VfL Bochum 2 - 1 Luton Town

INT CF

29/07/2023 11:00

Parma 1 - 0 VfL Bochum

INT CF

26/07/2023 11:59

Spezia 4 - 3 VfL Bochum

INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Borussia Dortmund

19/08/2023 12:30

Borussia Dortmund 1 - 0 FC Koln

GER D1

12/08/2023 09:30

TSV Schott Mainz 1 - 6 Borussia Dortmund

GERC

06/08/2023 11:00

Borussia Dortmund 3 - 1 AFC Ajax

INT CF

02/08/2023 20:30

Chelsea 1 - 1 Borussia Dortmund

INT CF

30/07/2023 21:00

Manchester United 2 - 3 Borussia Dortmund

INT CF

27/07/2023 22:40

San Diego loyalty 0 - 6 Borussia Dortmund

INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues German Bundesliga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

VfL Bochum

Borussia Dortmund

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.26

Scored

Avg. per game

0.91

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

19 (56%)15 (44%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

20 (59%)14 (41%)

VfL Bochum

Recent matches

Borussia Dortmund

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(85%)29 5(15%)

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

Under /Over

(59%)20 14(41%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

/Yes

(71%)24 10(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)21 13(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

VfL Bochum

Borussia Dortmund

Shots

VfL Bochum

Total shots

15.50 avg / game

Blocked

130 total

Avg. 4.06

Borussia Dortmund

Total shots

15.03 avg / game

Blocked

130 total

Avg. 3.82

VfL Bochum Pass Borussia Dortmund

Total passes

12567

Avg. 370 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

19151

Avg. 563 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

VfL Bochum

Played games

Borussia Dortmund

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.29

4.53

154

Corners

176

5.18

23.91

813

Throw-ins

601

17.68

2.44

Offsides

1.29

3.65

124

GK saves

115

3.38

VfL Bochum

DISCIPLINARY

Borussia Dortmund

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.85

1.68

0.06

0.12

13.12

446

Fouls

315

9.26

17.76

604

Tackles

550

16.18

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How We Build the VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund on 26 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this German Bundesliga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess VfL Bochum's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Borussia Dortmund's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

German Bundesliga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live German Bundesliga standings and the German Bundesliga form table to understand exactly where VfL Bochum and Borussia Dortmund sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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