Bochum vs Schalke 04 predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In this highly anticipated match between VfL Bochum and Schalke 04, both teams are coming off varying recent forms. VfL Bochum has only managed to secure one victory in their last five matches, while Schalke 04 has fared slightly better with three wins in the same period.

VfL Bochum will have the advantage of playing on their home turf, which could potentially boost their performance. However, Schalke 04’s recent winning streak suggests they have the momentum going into this fixture.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, it is clear that this match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having almost equal chances of clinching a victory. Our model predicts a 1-1 draw, highlighting the balanced nature of this encounter.

Tactically, both teams will need to be at their best to secure a positive result. Bochum will need to tighten up their defense to counter Schalke 04’s attacking prowess, while Schalke 04 will need to break down Bochum’s solid backline.

Overall, this match has all the makings of a thrilling and evenly matched encounter, where anything can happen on the day.

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Bochum 36.1%

Draw 28.3%

Schalke 35.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.58	3.2	2.62
	2.6	3.28	2.62	Watch and Bet
	2.5	3.33	2.54

Latest Results

18.01.26 VfL Bochum – SV Darmstadt 98 – 3:3 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

17.01.26 Hertha Berlin – Schalke 04 – 0:0 10.01.26 VfL Osnabrück – Schalke 04 – 0:2 21.12.25 Eintracht Braunschweig – Schalke 04 – 2:1 14.12.25 Schalke 04 – 1. FC Nürnberg – 1:0 05.12.25 Fortuna Düsseldorf – Schalke 04 – 0:2

Facts

Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 11 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga).

Bochum has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Schalke is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Recently, Bochum has had a series of home games.

Recently, Schalke has had a series of away games.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bochum won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 3:11. (average 0.6:2.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Bochum won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 1:3. (average 0.5:1.5).

Latest Head To Head

23.08.25 Schalke 04 – VfL Bochum – 2:1 04.03.23 VfL Bochum – Schalke 04 – 0:2 10.09.22 Schalke 04 – VfL Bochum – 3:1 05.09.20 Schalke 04 – VfL Bochum – 3:0 05.08.14 VfL Bochum – Schalke 04 – 1:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Schalke	18	12	2	4	22:10	12	38
2	Darmstadt	19	10	7	2	34:20	14	37
3	Elversberg	18	10	4	4	33:18	15	34
4	Paderborn	18	10	3	5	28:20	8	33
5	Hannover	19	9	5	5	33:26	7	32
6	Kaiserslautern	18	9	3	6	32:22	10	30
7	Hertha Berlin	19	8	6	5	23:18	5	30
8	Karlsruher SC	19	7	5	7	29:35	-6	26
9	Nurnberg	19	7	4	8	22:27	-5	25
10	Holstein Kiel	19	6	6	7	24:24	0	24
11	Bochum	18	6	4	8	26:25	1	22
12	Braunschweig	19	6	3	10	20:32	-12	21
13	Arminia Bielefeld	19	5	5	9	29:27	2	20
14	Magdeburg	18	6	2	10	24:29	-5	20
15	Preussen Munster	18	5	5	8	22:28	-6	20
16	Dusseldorf	19	6	2	11	17:29	-12	20
17	SG Dynamo Dresden	18	4	4	10	26:34	-8	16
18	Greuther Furth	19	4	4	11	26:46	-20	16

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