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 08:00

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: 08:00) 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 are currently 9th with 44 points after 34 matches.
Schalke 04 sit 1st with 70 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: VfL Bochum to win with probability 37%.
Head-to-head history favors Schalke 04, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. VfL Bochum have no wins, 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

08:00

2026-01-31

VfL Bochum vs Schalke 04 - Prediction & Odds

VfL Bochum

Schalke 04

2026-01-31 08:00

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 14:30

Schalke 04

2 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D2

04/03/2023 10:30

VfL Bochum

0 - 2

Schalke 04

GER D1

10/09/2022 12:30

Schalke 04

3 - 1

VfL Bochum

GER D1

05/09/2020 09:30

Schalke 04

3 - 0

VfL Bochum

INT CF

05/08/2014 13:00

VfL Bochum

1 - 1

Schalke 04

INT CF

23/01/2010 10:30

VfL Bochum

2 - 2

Schalke 04

GER D1

VfL Bochum

Draw

33%

Schalke 04

67%

VfL Bochum Last 6 matches

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

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

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Last 6 matches Schalke 04

25/01/2026 08:30

Schalke 04 2 - 2 Kaiserslautern GER D2

17/01/2026 15:30

Hertha Berlin 0 - 0 Schalke 04 GER D2

10/01/2026 09:00

VfL Osnabruck 0 - 2 Schalke 04 INT CF

21/12/2025 08:30

Eintracht Braunschweig 2 - 1 Schalke 04 GER D2

14/12/2025 08:30

Schalke 04 1 - 0 Nurnberg GER D2

05/12/2025 13:30

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

Played games

VfL Bochum

Schalke 04

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.24

Scored

Avg. per game

1.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

15 (88%)2 (12%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

16 (94%)1 (6%)

VfL Bochum

Recent matches

Schalke 04

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

/Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

VfL Bochum

Schalke 04

Shots

VfL Bochum

Total shots

16.00 avg / game

Blocked

73 total

Avg. 4.29

Schalke 04

Total shots

15.76 avg / game

Blocked

59 total

Avg. 3.93

VfL Bochum Pass Schalke 04

Total passes

6543

Avg. 385 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

6395

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

VfL Bochum

Played games

Schalke 04

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.47

4.94

Corners

5.35

21.59

367

Throw-ins

372

21.88

1.71

Offsides

1.65

2.29

GK saves

1.71

VfL Bochum

DISCIPLINARY

Schalke 04

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

3.00

2.06

0.06

0.12

14.24

242

Fouls

211

12.41

9.24

157

Tackles

220

12.94

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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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