Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum Prediction

2. Bundesliga · Sun 17 May 2026
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Karlsruher SCWLLWL
1 - 2
Full time · HT 1 - 1
VfL BochumLDWWW
Kick-offSun 17 May, 14:30
Our tip1 @ 2.55 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Karlsruher SCWLLWL
08 Nov 26AVfL Bochum2 - 32. Bundesliga
31 Oct 26H1. FC Heidenheim2 - 12. Bundesliga
27 Oct 26ABorussia Mönchengladbach0 - 2DFB Pokal
24 Oct 26A1. FC Magdeburg1 - 62. Bundesliga
18 Oct 26HSV Darmstadt 984 - 02. Bundesliga
VfL BochumLDWWW
08 Nov 26HKarlsruher SC3 - 22. Bundesliga
30 Oct 26AEnergie Cottbus2 - 12. Bundesliga
27 Oct 26HFSV Mainz 052 - 0DFB Pokal
23 Oct 26HVfL Wolfsburg1 - 12. Bundesliga
17 Oct 26A1. FC Kaiserslautern0 - 22. Bundesliga

Head to head

Karlsruher SC 3 · Draws 11 · VfL Bochum 4 (18 meetings, last 10 below)

08 Nov 26VfL Bochum3 - 2Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
17 May 26Karlsruher SC1 - 2VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga
20 Dec 25VfL Bochum2 - 2Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
10 Dec 22Vfl Bochum1 - 2Karlsruher SCFriendlies Clubs
31 Jan 21Vfl Bochum1 - 2Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
27 Sep 20Karlsruher SC0 - 1Vfl Bochum2. Bundesliga
24 May 20Karlsruher SC0 - 0Vfl Bochum2. Bundesliga
20 Oct 19Vfl Bochum3 - 3Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
05 Feb 17Vfl Bochum1 - 1Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
13 Aug 16Karlsruher SC1 - 1Vfl Bochum2. Bundesliga

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Our prediction

Karlsruher SC to win

@ 2.55
Double chance
12  •  Karlsruher SC or VfL Bochum
@ 1.18
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.30
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Karlsruher SClast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips on VfL Bochumlast 20 tipped matches
9/2045%
Our tips in 2. Bundesligalast 30 days
18/3650%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 61%Under 2.5: 39%
Expected goals
1.66Karlsruher SC
3.14Total
1.48VfL Bochum

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 8% @ 8.00
2 – 1 Karlsruher SC win 7% @ 8.50 Our pick
1 – 2 VfL Bochum win 7% @ 8.50 ✓ Final score
2 – 2 Draw 7% @ 9.00
1 – 0 Karlsruher SC win 5% @ 13.00

Final score: 1 – 2 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Karlsruher SC43%
Draw16%
VfL Bochum41%

Odds (1X2)

12.55
X3.95
22.38

Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum preview and result

Karlsruher SC and VfL Bochum met in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 14:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 1 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Karlsruher SC a 43% chance of winning, the draw 16% and VfL Bochum 41%. Our pick was Karlsruher SC to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.55. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Karlsruher SC or VfL Bochum) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.

Goals: we expect about 3.1 goals (1.7 for Karlsruher SC, 1.5 for VfL Bochum). The chance of three or more goals is 61%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Karlsruher SC have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-L-W-L), scoring 9 and conceding 12. VfL Bochum have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-D-W-W-W), scoring 8 and conceding 6. In their last 10 meetings, Karlsruher SC won 3, VfL Bochum won 4 and 11 ended level. In the table, Karlsruher SC are 16th with 11 points and VfL Bochum are 8th with 14 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?

Our pre-match prediction is Karlsruher SC to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.55. Win chances: Karlsruher SC 43%, draw 16%, VfL Bochum 41%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 61%).

What time is Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?

Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum (2. Bundesliga) was played on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 14:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Karlsruher SC vs VfL Bochum?

The double chance 12 (Karlsruher SC or VfL Bochum) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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2. Bundesliga table

Karlsruher SC16th11 pts
VfL Bochum8th14 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Hertha BSC 111010 1631
2 1. FC Nürnberg 11731 1324
3 1. FC Kaiserslautern 11632 321
4 1. FC Magdeburg 11623 1120
5 VfL Wolfsburg 11542 1019
6 Arminia Bielefeld 11524 217
7 1. FC Heidenheim 11443 -116
8 VfL Bochum 11425 -214
9 FC St. Pauli 11263 -312
10 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 11335 -612
11 Hannover 96 11335 -612
12 Energie Cottbus 11254 -211
13 Eintracht Braunschweig 11326 -211
14 VfL Osnabrück 11326 -411
15 Dynamo Dresden 11326 -511
16 Karlsruher SC 11326 -911
17 SV Darmstadt 98 11236 -129
18 Holstein Kiel 11155 -38