Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

Schalke 04 defeated VfL Bochum 2-1 in a tightly contested German 2. Bundesliga match at the VELTINS-Arena on August 23, 2025. The game saw a late flurry of goals, with Holtmann putting Bochum ahead in the 65th minute. Schalke responded with goals from Kurucay (76') and Lasme (79') to secure the victory.
The match statistics show a balanced affair, with Schalke having a slight edge in possession (51.7% vs 48.3%). Schalke also registered more shots (15 vs 14) and shots on target (8 vs 3). Bochum accumulated more yellow cards (3 vs 0).
The AI prediction prior to the game favoured a Schalke 04 win, which aligned with the actual result, with a balanced game being expected, which played out in the statistics. The AI model estimated that Schalke had a 36.0% chance to win, while VfL Bochum had a 35.7% chance to win before the match.
Schalke, employing a 3-4-2-1 formation, demonstrated resilience after conceding, while Bochum's 3-1-4-2 setup ultimately failed to contain Schalke's late surge. Schalke's ability to convert chances late in the game proved crucial.
Schalke's recent form has been mixed, with wins in the German Cup and against Hertha Berlin, but also losses against Kaiserslautern and Sevilla. Bochum's form is similar, with wins in the German Cup and against SV 07 Elversberg, but a heavy loss to SV Darmstadt 98.
Looking ahead, Schalke 04 will face Dynamo Dresden away on August 31, 2025. Dynamo Dresden have struggled recently, losing all their last three games. The upcoming match against Dynamo Dresden presents a good opportunity for Schalke to build on their recent win. VfL Bochum will play against SC Paderborn 07 away on September 12, 2025. SC Paderborn 07 form looks better.
Schalke's victory can be seen as a continuation of their positive trend against VfL Bochum, as Schalke 04 won previous two matches against VfL Bochum. VfL Bochum next match will be difficult according to SC Paderborn 07 form, as SC Paderborn 07 won three matches out of last 5 matches.

On August 23, 2025, Schalke 04 will face VfL Bochum at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen. An AI model predicts a win for Schalke 04, despite their home team rate of 0.422 compared to VfL Bochum's 0.697. The model gives Schalke a 36.0% win probability, barely edging out Bochum's 35.7%. A draw is predicted with 28.3% probability. Schalke's recent form is mixed, with a German Cup win against 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig (1-0) but a loss to Kaiserslautern (0-1) in the league. One of the stars of Schalke 04 is midfielder, Danny Latza, who is expected to give a strong performance. Meanwhile, VfL Bochum also had mixed results. Their recent matches included a German Cup victory against BFC Dynamo Berlin (3-1) and a loss to SV Darmstadt 98 (1-4). The AI's prediction goes against the odds, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling 2. Bundesliga match. The last head-to-head games seem to favor Schalke 04. Will AI accuracy prevail?