VfL Bochum vs Schalke 04: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

VfL Bochum

W L W D D

9th place in German Bundesliga 2

2-0

31/01/2026 05:00

Schalke 04

W W W W L

1st place in German Bundesliga 2

German Bundesliga 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Schalke 04 on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 05:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full VfL Bochum vs Schalke 04 preview before placing your bet.

VfL Bochum will face Schalke 04 in German Bundesliga 2 on January 31, 2026 at 05:00.
VfL Bochum are currently 9th with 44 points after 34 matches.
Schalke 04 sit 1st with 70 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.38.

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

05:00

2026-01-31

VfL Bochum vs Schalke 04 - Prediction & Odds

VfL Bochum

Schalke 04

2026-01-31 05:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

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

23/08/2025 11:30

Schalke 04

2 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D2

04/03/2023 07:30

VfL Bochum

0 - 2

Schalke 04

GER D1

10/09/2022 09:30

Schalke 04

3 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D1

05/09/2020 06:30

Schalke 04

3 - 0

VfL Bochum

INT CF

05/08/2014 10:00

VfL Bochum

1 - 1

Schalke 04

INT CF

23/01/2010 07:30

VfL Bochum

2 - 2

Schalke 04

GER D1

Schalke 04

50%

Draw

33%

VfL Bochum

17%

VfL Bochum Last 6 matches

25/01/2026 05:30

SV Elversberg 1 - 1 VfL Bochum

GER D2

18/01/2026 05:30

VfL Bochum 3 - 3 Darmstadt

GER D2

10/01/2026 04:00

VfL Bochum 2 - 1 Alemannia Aachen

INT CF

20/12/2025 05:00

VfL Bochum 2 - 2 Karlsruher SC

GER D2

13/12/2025 12:30

Hannover 96 0 - 0 VfL Bochum

GER D2

06/12/2025 05:00

VfL Bochum 1 - 0 Arminia Bielefeld

GER D2

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Last 6 matches Schalke 04

25/01/2026 05:30

Schalke 04 2 - 2 Kaiserslautern

GER D2

17/01/2026 12:30

Hertha Berlin 0 - 0 Schalke 04

GER D2

10/01/2026 06:00

VfL Osnabruck 0 - 2 Schalke 04

INT CF

21/12/2025 05:30

Eintracht Braunschweig 2 - 1 Schalke 04

GER D2

14/12/2025 05:30

Schalke 04 1 - 0 Nurnberg

GER D2

05/12/2025 10:30

Fortuna Dusseldorf 0 - 2 Schalke 04

GER D2

Win

50%

Draw

33%

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

VfL Bochum

Schalke 04

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

24 (71%)10 (29%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

18 (53%)16 (47%)

VfL Bochum

Recent matches

Schalke 04

Under /Over

(85%)29 5(15%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

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

(24%)8 26(76%)

/Yes

(68%)23 11(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)16 18(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

VfL Bochum

Schalke 04

Shots

VfL Bochum

Total shots

13.88 avg / game

Blocked

125 total

Avg. 3.79

Schalke 04

Total shots

14.35 avg / game

Blocked

111 total

Avg. 3.58

VfL Bochum Pass Schalke 04

Total passes

12730

Avg. 374 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

12181

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

VfL Bochum

Played games

Schalke 04

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.41

4.97

169

Corners

163

4.79

21.76

740

Throw-ins

772

22.71

1.50

Offsides

1.59

3.29

112

GK saves

2.03

VfL Bochum

DISCIPLINARY

Schalke 04

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.94

100

2.21

0.03

0.09

13.44

457

Fouls

430

12.65

9.50

323

Tackles

426

12.53

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How We Build the VfL Bochum vs Schalke 04 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for VfL Bochum vs Schalke 04 on 31 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 Schalke 04 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 Schalke 04'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 Schalke 04 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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