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Bochum vs Darmstadt predictions, Jan 18, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting matchup in the German 2 Bundesliga, VfL Bochum will face off against SV Darmstadt 98 on January 18, 2026. Both teams have shown some inconsistencies in their recent form, with VfL Bochum managing to secure victories in 2 out of their last 5 matches, while SV Darmstadt 98 has also won 2 of their last 5 games.

Heading into this match, the bookmakers have slightly favored VfL Bochum with odds of 2.38 for a home win, compared to 2.82 for an away victory for SV Darmstadt 98. Our model predicts a close encounter, with a 40.1% chance of a home win, a 26.4% probability of a draw, and a 33.2% likelihood of an away win, resulting in a predicted final score of 1:1.

Tactically, both teams have shown strengths in different areas of the game, making it difficult to predict the outcome. With the recent form trends and odds pointing towards a tight contest, fans can expect an exciting and evenly matched game between these two teams.

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Bochum
39.4%		 Draw
26.8%		 Darmstadt
33.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of German 2 Bundesliga Darmstadt: 11.73% Bochum: 0.76%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.35 3.45 2.72
2.42 3.44 2.71 Watch and Bet
2.3 3.4 2.75
2.37 3.58 2.81
2.3 3.4 2.75

Latest Results

20.12.25 VfL Bochum – Karlsruher SC – 2:2
13.12.25 Hannover 96 – VfL Bochum – 0:0
06.12.25 VfL Bochum – Arminia Bielefeld – 1:0
03.12.25 VfL Bochum – VfB Stuttgart – 0:2
29.11.25 Greuther Fürth – VfL Bochum – 0:3		 06.01.26 SV Darmstadt 98 – Wehen Wiesbaden – 0:1
19.12.25 SC Paderborn 07 – SV Darmstadt 98 – 2:2
14.12.25 SV Darmstadt 98 – Preußen Münster – 1:0
06.12.25 SV Darmstadt 98 – Karlsruher SC – 3:2
03.12.25 SC Freiburg – SV Darmstadt 98 – 2:0

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 10 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga (Promotion: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bochum won 2.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Bochum may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Bochum won 5 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 17:20. (average 1.2:1.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Bochum won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 10:7. (average 1.7:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.08.25 SV Darmstadt 98 – VfL Bochum – 4:1
    31.03.24 VfL Bochum – SV Darmstadt 98 – 2:2
    03.11.23 SV Darmstadt 98 – VfL Bochum – 1:2
    26.04.21 SV Darmstadt 98 – VfL Bochum – 3:1
    02.01.21 VfL Bochum – SV Darmstadt 98 – 2:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Schalke 17 12 1 4 22:10 12 37
    2 Elversberg 17 10 4 3 31:15 16 34
    3 Darmstadt 17 9 6 2 29:17 12 33
    4 Paderborn 17 10 3 4 28:18 10 33
    5 Hannover 17 8 5 4 30:22 8 29
    6 Hertha Berlin 17 8 4 5 21:16 5 28
    7 Kaiserslautern 17 8 3 6 29:21 8 27
    8 Nurnberg 17 6 4 7 19:23 -4 22
    9 Karlsruher SC 17 6 4 7 25:33 -8 22
    10 Bochum 17 6 3 8 23:22 1 21
    11 Holstein Kiel 17 5 5 7 20:22 -2 20
    12 Preussen Munster 17 5 5 7 22:26 -4 20
    13 Braunschweig 17 6 2 9 20:29 -9 20
    14 Arminia Bielefeld 17 5 4 8 27:24 3 19
    15 Magdeburg 17 5 2 10 21:29 -8 17
    16 Dusseldorf 17 5 2 10 15:27 -12 17
    17 Greuther Furth 17 4 3 10 26:44 -18 15
    18 SG Dynamo Dresden 17 3 4 10 24:34 -10 13

    German 2 Bundesliga Outrights

    1. Schalke: 2.1 (39.1%)

    2. Elversberg: 5.03 (16.31%)

    3. Paderborn: 7 (11.73%)

    4. Darmstadt: 7 (11.73%)

    5. Hannover: 10 (8.21%)

    6. Hertha Berlin: 15.67 (5.24%)

    7. Kaiserslautern: 48.67 (1.69%)

    8. Nurnberg: 93.67 (0.88%)

    9. Arminia Bielefeld: 108.67 (0.76%)

    10. Bochum: 108.67 (0.76%)

    11. Karlsruher: 117 (0.7%)

    12. Braunschweig: 117 (0.7%)

    13. Preussen Munster: 120.2 (0.68%)

    14. Holstein Kiel: 133.67 (0.61%)

    15. Magdeburg: 275.33 (0.3%)

    16. Dusseldorf: 317 (0.26%)

    17. Greuther Furth: 442 (0.19%)

    18. Dresden: 525.33 (0.16%)

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