VfL Bochum vs Nurnberg: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 February

VfL Bochum

W L W D D

9th place in German Bundesliga 2

1-1

20/02/2026 13:30

Nurnberg

L D W D W

8th place in German Bundesliga 2

German Bundesliga 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Nurnberg on 20 February 2026 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full VfL Bochum vs Nurnberg preview before placing your bet.

VfL Bochum will face Nurnberg in German Bundesliga 2 on February 20, 2026 at 13:30.
VfL Bochum are currently 9th with 44 points after 34 matches.
Nurnberg sit 8th with 46 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.98.

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

13:30

2026-02-20

VfL Bochum vs Nurnberg - Prediction & Odds

VfL Bochum

Nurnberg

2026-02-20 13:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/02/2026

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

20/09/2025 14:30

Nurnberg

2 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D2

16/05/2021 09:30

Nurnberg

1 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D2

16/01/2021 08:00

VfL Bochum

3 - 1

Nurnberg

GER D2

30/05/2020 07:00

Nurnberg

0 - 0

VfL Bochum

GER D2

04/11/2019 15:30

VfL Bochum

3 - 1

Nurnberg

GER D2

25/02/2018 08:30

VfL Bochum

0 - 0

Nurnberg

GER D2

Nurnberg

50%

Draw

50%

VfL Bochum

VfL Bochum Last 6 matches

15/02/2026 08:30

VfL Bochum 0 - 0 SC Paderborn 07

GER D2

06/02/2026 13:30

Preuben Munster 1 - 1 VfL Bochum

GER D2

31/01/2026 08:00

VfL Bochum 2 - 0 Schalke 04

GER D2

25/01/2026 08:30

SV Elversberg 1 - 1 VfL Bochum

GER D2

18/01/2026 08:30

VfL Bochum 3 - 3 Darmstadt

GER D2

10/01/2026 07:00

VfL Bochum 2 - 1 Alemannia Aachen

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Last 6 matches Nurnberg

13/02/2026 13:30

Nurnberg 5 - 1 Karlsruher SC

GER D2

07/02/2026 08:00

SC Paderborn 07 2 - 1 Nurnberg

GER D2

30/01/2026 13:30

Nurnberg 1 - 1 Preuben Munster

GER D2

23/01/2026 13:30

Darmstadt 2 - 0 Nurnberg

GER D2

17/01/2026 08:00

Nurnberg 3 - 2 SV Elversberg

GER D2

10/01/2026 07:00

Nurnberg 7 - 1 Grasshopper

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

VfL Bochum

Nurnberg

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

24 (71%)10 (29%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

16 (47%)18 (53%)

VfL Bochum

Recent matches

Nurnberg

Under /Over

(85%)29 5(15%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

/Yes

(68%)23 11(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)21 13(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

VfL Bochum

Nurnberg

Shots

VfL Bochum

Total shots

13.88 avg / game

Blocked

125 total

Avg. 3.79

Nurnberg

Total shots

12.94 avg / game

Blocked

114 total

Avg. 3.35

VfL Bochum Pass Nurnberg

Total passes

12730

Avg. 374 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

13695

Avg. 403 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

VfL Bochum

Played games

Nurnberg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.15

4.97

169

Corners

175

5.15

21.76

740

Throw-ins

697

20.50

1.50

Offsides

1.21

3.29

112

GK saves

105

3.09

VfL Bochum

DISCIPLINARY

Nurnberg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.94

100

2.41

0.03

0.06

13.44

457

Fouls

404

11.88

9.50

323

Tackles

373

10.97

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How We Build the VfL Bochum vs Nurnberg Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Nurnberg on 20 February 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 Nurnberg 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 Nurnberg'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 Nurnberg sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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