👉 What is the recommended bet for Bochum vs Schalke 04?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Bochum vs Schalke 04, on January 31, 2026, in the analysis written by the Tipsters, goes to: Draw cancels bet: Schalke 04 ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 Where will Bochum vs Schalke 04 be played?

The Bochum vs Schalke 04 match on January 31, 2026, will be held in Bochum, at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

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Bochum vs Schalke 04 Prediction – Bundesliga 2

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Here you find the best prediction for Bochum vs Schalke 04 in Bundesliga 2, along with a match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to offer the best prediction for this match between Bochum and Schalke 04.

Bochum

January 31, 2026 – 12::00
2. League
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 20

Schalke 04

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Bochum vs Schalke 04

The best prediction for Bochum vs Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga 2 is a Schalke 04 win. Bochum has shown offensive capability, but their vulnerable defense leaves room for the leaders Schalke to exploit. Schalke needs the victory to maintain their top position and should impose their rhythm from the start, pressuring the opponent. With both teams seeking to score and create chances, the encounter promises to be open and constantly dynamic, making the bet on a Schalke victory without the option of a draw the most appropriate interpretation.

Best prediction for Bochum vs Schalke 04

Draw cancels bet: Schalke 04

Match prediction for Bochum vs Schalke 04

The teams Bochum and Schalke 04 will play at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in a match of the 20th round of the 2. League. In their last encounter in this competition on August 23, 2025, Schalke 04 won at home by a score of 2-1. The history of recent head-to-heads favors the visiting team, who have 3 victories in the last 3 games.

Bochum Analysis

After 6 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, the home team is in 11th place with 23 points. In their last match, they drew 1-1 against Elversberg away, after previously drawing 3-3 at home against Darmstadt 98. In the league, Bochum has earned 14 points out of a possible 27, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 9 home matches. Their attack has been scoring regularly, finding the net in 9 of their last 10 league games. In 19 matches this season, they conceded the first goal 8 times and have never turned the score around.

Bochum is experiencing a phase of “almost” in the 2. Bundesliga, where victories have slipped away by details that have become routine. Their attack functions well and frequently creates chances, but the defense insists on repeating errors and compromising final results. With 23 points so far, the team knows they need to rectify these mistakes to avoid falling further behind. Back at home, their mission is clear: to impose their rhythm and not be intimidated by league leaders Schalke 04. This is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate that the team has the capability to decide significant matches and turn pressure into motivation.

Schalke 04 Analysis

The visiting team is currently in 1st place with 39 points, following 12 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. In their second to last game, they drew 0-0 with Hertha Berlin away. In their last match, they also drew 2-2 at home against Kaiserslautern. In the last 10 away games in the league, Schalke 04 has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, gaining 17 points from 30 possible. The most frequent result at halftime in away games has been 0-0, occurring in 6 of their 9 matches. Their attack has been scoring consistently, having found the net in 8 of their last 10 league games. In 19 matches this season, they have come from behind to win in 2 of the 6 games where they conceded the first goal. In their last 10 away games in this competition, there are two standout periods: they conceded 3 of their 6 goals between the 46th and 60th minutes, and 3 of their 6 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Schalke 04 enters this round of the 2. Bundesliga under pressure, seeing their lead at the top shrink week by week. The gap to second-placed Darmstadt is now just two points, and any slip could be costly. The team knows that there is no room for error and they need to regain their strong performance to maintain their lead. With the responsibility weighing heavily, the squad is determined to assert their pace and control the match from the outset. On the other side, they will face a tough opponent, capable of capitalizing on any mistake, making this clash even more crucial.