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Bochum vs Darmstadt 98 Prediction – Bundesliga 2

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Here you will find the best prediction for Bochum vs Darmstadt 98 in Bundesliga 2, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Bochum vs Darmstadt 98.

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Bochum

  • January 18, 2026 – 12::30
  • 2. League

  • 2025/2026
  • Regular season – Round 18
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Darmstadt 98


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Bochum vs Darmstadt 98 in Bundesliga 2 is under 2.5 goals. Bochum is trying to remain competitive in the middle of the table, but is up against a Darmstadt 98 that sits among the top positions and shows more consistency. The visitors are expected to control much of the game, but without turning the match into a completely open affair. The expectation is for a more controlled duel, with few clear chances.

Best prediction for Bochum vs Darmstadt 98

Less than 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Less than 3.5 goals (live betting tip, double or treble)
Less than 3.0 Asian goals (riskier bet)

Match prediction for Bochum vs Darmstadt 98

The teams Bochum and Darmstadt 98 are set to play at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in Matchday 18 of the 2. League. In their last encounter in this competition on August 2, 2025, Darmstadt 98 won at home with a score of 4-1. The head-to-head record over the last 3 years between the two teams is very balanced, with 1 draw and 1 victory for each team in their last 3 meetings. In this match, the home factor may play a crucial role, as Darmstadt 98 has shown variations in their performance at home and away.

Bochum Analysis

The home team currently ranks 10th, with 21 points from 6 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. In their second-to-last match, they drew away against Hannover 96 (0-0). In their last match, they drew at home against Karlsruher SC (2-2). This team is less affected by the home factor, showing similar results at home and away; in their last 30 matches, they have 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses away, scoring 16 goals and conceding 18, compared to 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses at home, scoring 17 goals and conceding 25. The team arrives at this match after a home win against Alemannia Aachen (2-1). In the league, Bochum has earned 13 points out of a possible 24, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 8 games at home. Their attack has scored regularly, finding the net in 9 of their last 10 matches in this competition. In 17 matches in this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never managed to turn around the score.

Bochum has had an average campaign in the 2. Bundesliga but has shown clear improvement in the matches leading up to the break. The team has started to show greater defensive consistency and a more secure style of play overall. Playing at home, they tend to be competitive and seek intensity from the start of the match. The middle-of-the-table position reflects some inconsistency, but recent performances have brought confidence. The team understands the difficulty of this match but relies on collective organization. Gaining points in this duel is essential to achieving stability in the competition.

Darmstadt 98 Analysis

After 9 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses, the away team is in 3rd place with 33 points. In their last match, they drew with Paderborn away (2-2), following their previous home win against Preußen Münster (1-0). This team is affected by the home factor, being stronger when playing with the support of their fans, as they have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses away in the last 30 games, scoring 18 goals and conceding 20. At home, they secured 10 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, scoring a total of 30 goals and conceding 16. In their last game for club friendlies, they won against Wehen Wiesbaden at home (2-1). In their last 8 away league matches, Darmstadt 98 has achieved 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, earning 12 points out of 24 possible. The most frequent halftime result in their away league matches has been 0-0 (5 out of 8 matches). The team has allowed goals to opponents in 7 of the last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, having found the back of the net in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition.

Darmstadt is experiencing a much better phase this season and remains strong in the fight for the top positions in the league. The team displays a high level of organization and consistency, even when playing away from home. Recent performances reinforce their favoritism in this match, despite the expected balance. Defensively, the team tends to be solid and efficient in controlling the game. Offensively, they maintain a good ability to apply pressure and create chances. Therefore, they enter the pitch confident in their pursuit of victory to continue their strong challenge for the top of the table.

Best prediction for Bochum vs Darmstadt 98

Less than 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Less than 3.5 goals (live betting tip, double or treble)
Less than 3.0 Asian goals (riskier bet)

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