VfL Bochum vs Hertha Berlin: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 October

VfL Bochum

W L W D D

9th place in German Bundesliga 2

3-2

18/10/2025 14:30

Hertha Berlin

L D L L W

7th place in German Bundesliga 2

German Bundesliga 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Hertha Berlin on 18 October 2025 (kick-off: 14:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full VfL Bochum vs Hertha Berlin preview before placing your bet.

VfL Bochum are currently 9th with 44 points after 34 matches.
Hertha Berlin sit 7th with 51 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: VfL Bochum to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors VfL Bochum, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Hertha Berlin have one win, while 3 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

14:30

2025-10-18

VfL Bochum vs Hertha Berlin - Prediction & Odds

VfL Bochum

Hertha Berlin

2025-10-18 14:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/10/2025

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

20/05/2023 09:30

Hertha Berlin

1 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D1

21/01/2023 10:30

VfL Bochum

3 - 1

Hertha Berlin

GER D1

04/02/2022 15:30

Hertha Berlin

1 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D1

12/09/2021 11:30

VfL Bochum

1 - 3

Hertha Berlin

GER D1

20/07/2019 11:59

VfL Bochum

1 - 1

Hertha Berlin

INT CF

13/01/2016 14:00

Hertha Berlin

1 - 4

VfL Bochum

INT CF

VfL Bochum

33%

Draw

50%

Hertha Berlin

17%

VfL Bochum Last 6 matches

09/10/2025 08:00

VfL Bochum 3 - 3 Alemannia Aachen INT CF

04/10/2025 07:00

Kaiserslautern 3 - 2 VfL Bochum GER D2

27/09/2025 14:30

VfL Bochum 0 - 1 Fortuna Dusseldorf GER D2

20/09/2025 14:30

Nurnberg 2 - 1 VfL Bochum GER D2

12/09/2025 12:30

SC Paderborn 07 1 - 0 VfL Bochum GER D2

04/09/2025 08:00

VfL Bochum 1 - 0 MSV Duisburg INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Hertha Berlin

08/10/2025 07:45

VfL Wolfsburg 0 - 2 Hertha Berlin INT CF

04/10/2025 07:00

Hertha Berlin 2 - 1 Preuben Munster GER D2

28/09/2025 07:30

Nurnberg 0 - 3 Hertha Berlin GER D2

20/09/2025 07:00

Hertha Berlin 0 - 2 SC Paderborn 07 GER D2

13/09/2025 14:30

Hannover 96 0 - 3 Hertha Berlin GER D2

05/09/2025 12:30

Hertha Zehlendorf 2 - 6 Hertha Berlin INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues German Bundesliga 2

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

247

Avg. per game

0.84

Conceded

259

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

256

Avg. per game

0.92

Conceded

233

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 294 matches

YesNo

167 (57%)127 (43%)

In last 294 matches

NoYes

160 (57%)119 (43%)

VfL Bochum

Recent matches

Hertha Berlin

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

VfL Bochum

Hertha Berlin

Shots

VfL Bochum

Total shots

13.20 avg / game

Blocked

675 total

Avg. 3.34

Hertha Berlin

Total shots

12.14 avg / game

Blocked

576 total

Avg. 2.82

VfL Bochum Pass Hertha Berlin

Total passes

84321

Avg. 390 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

87681

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

VfL Bochum

294

Played games

Hertha Berlin

279

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.25

4.63

1362

Corners

1257

4.51

16.12

4738

Throw-ins

4328

15.51

1.56

459

Offsides

462

1.66

2.53

743

GK saves

652

2.34

VfL Bochum

DISCIPLINARY

Hertha Berlin

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

521

511

1.83

0.04

0.08

9.97

2932

Fouls

2838

10.17

11.39

3348

Tackles

3231

11.58

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How We Build the VfL Bochum vs Hertha Berlin Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Hertha Berlin on 18 October 2025 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 Hertha Berlin 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 Hertha Berlin'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 Hertha Berlin sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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