VfL Bochum vs Darmstadt: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

VfL Bochum

W L W D D

9th place in German Bundesliga 2

3-3

18/01/2026 08:30

Darmstadt

L L D L D

5th place in German Bundesliga 2

German Bundesliga 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Darmstadt on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full VfL Bochum vs Darmstadt preview before placing your bet.

VfL Bochum are currently 9th with 44 points after 34 matches.
Darmstadt sit 5th with 52 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: VfL Bochum to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: VfL Bochum and Darmstadt have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

08:30

2026-01-18

VfL Bochum vs Darmstadt - Prediction & Odds

VfL Bochum

Darmstadt

2026-01-18 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026

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

01 Schalke 04	70	34	21	7	6	50	31	19
02 SV Elversberg	62	34	18	8	8	64	39	25
03 SC Paderborn 07	62	34	18	8	8	59	45	14
04 Hannover 96	60	34	16	12	6	60	44	16
05 Darmstadt	52	34	13	13	8	57	45	12
06 Kaiserslautern	52	34	16	4	14	52	47	5
07 Hertha Berlin	51	34	14	9	11	47	44	3
08 Nurnberg	46	34	12	10	12	47	45	2
09 VfL Bochum	44	34	11	11	12	49	47	2
10 Karlsruher SC	44	34	12	8	14	53	64	-11
11 Dynamo Dresden	41	34	11	8	15	54	53	1
12 Holstein Kiel	41	34	11	8	15	44	48	-4
13 Arminia Bielefeld	39	34	10	9	15	53	51	2
14 Magdeburg	39	34	12	3	19	52	58	-6
15 Eintracht Braunschweig	37	34	10	7	17	36	54	-18
16 Greuther Furth	37	34	10	7	17	49	68	-19
17 Fortuna Dusseldorf	37	34	11	4	19	33	53	-20
18 Preuben Munster	30	34	6	12	16	38	61	-23

Head To Head

02/08/2025 07:00

Darmstadt

4 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D2

31/03/2024 13:30

VfL Bochum

2 - 2

Darmstadt

GER D1

03/11/2023 15:30

Darmstadt

1 - 2

VfL Bochum

GER D1

26/04/2021 14:30

Darmstadt

3 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D2

02/01/2021 08:00

VfL Bochum

2 - 1

Darmstadt

GER D2

07/03/2020 08:00

Darmstadt

0 - 0

VfL Bochum

GER D2

VfL Bochum

33%

Draw

33%

Darmstadt

33%

VfL Bochum Last 6 matches

10/01/2026 07:00

VfL Bochum 2 - 1 Alemannia Aachen INT CF

20/12/2025 08:00

VfL Bochum 2 - 2 Karlsruher SC GER D2

13/12/2025 15:30

Hannover 96 0 - 0 VfL Bochum GER D2

06/12/2025 08:00

VfL Bochum 1 - 0 Arminia Bielefeld GER D2

03/12/2025 13:00

VfL Bochum 0 - 2 VfB Stuttgart GERC

29/11/2025 08:00

Greuther Furth 0 - 3 VfL Bochum GER D2

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Darmstadt

10/01/2026 08:00

Darmstadt 2 - 1 SV Wehen Wiesbaden INT CF

06/01/2026 10:00

SV Wehen Wiesbaden 1 - 0 Darmstadt INT CF

19/12/2025 13:30

SC Paderborn 07 2 - 2 Darmstadt GER D2

14/12/2025 08:30

Darmstadt 1 - 0 Preuben Munster GER D2

06/12/2025 15:30

Darmstadt 3 - 2 Karlsruher SC GER D2

03/12/2025 13:00

SC Freiburg 2 - 0 Darmstadt GERC

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues German Bundesliga 2

Played games

Goals

Scored

438

Avg. per game

1.49

Conceded

486

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored

467

Avg. per game

1.80

Conceded

381

Avg. per game

1.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 294 matches

YesNo

217 (74%)77 (26%)

In last 294 matches

NoYes

203 (78%)56 (22%)

VfL Bochum

Recent matches

Darmstadt

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

VfL Bochum

Darmstadt

Shots

VfL Bochum

Total shots

13.20 avg / game

Blocked

675 total

Avg. 3.34

Darmstadt

Total shots

13.91 avg / game

Blocked

706 total

Avg. 3.62

VfL Bochum Pass Darmstadt

Total passes

84321

Avg. 390 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

89459

Avg. 420 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

VfL Bochum

294

Played games

Darmstadt

259

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.24

4.63

1362

Corners

1143

4.41

16.12

4738

Throw-ins

4159

16.06

1.56

459

Offsides

390

1.51

2.53

743

GK saves

729

2.81

VfL Bochum

DISCIPLINARY

Darmstadt

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

521

498

1.92

0.04

0.09

9.97

2932

Fouls

2721

10.51

11.39

3348

Tackles

3100

11.97

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the VfL Bochum vs Darmstadt Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Darmstadt on 18 January 2026 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 2 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 Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt'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 2 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 2 standings and the German Bundesliga 2 form table to understand exactly where VfL Bochum and Darmstadt sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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