Borussia Dortmund vs VfL Bochum 1848, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Borussia Dortmund vs VfL Bochum 1848 — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.
- Borussia Dortmund 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Bochum 1848 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Brand
- Assistant 1 Thomas Stein
- Assistant 2 Dominik Schaal
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 3 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1. FC Köln | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | 1. FC Köln | A | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Dec | FC Augsburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | VfB Stuttgart | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | SV Werder Bremen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Dec | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Signal Iduna Park that hosts another battle between Borussia Dortmund and VfL Bochum 1848.
- 5' The travelling VfL Bochum 1848 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 6' Magnificent from Niclas Fullkrug! That is 61 goals in 291 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 11' A quiet spell here at Signal Iduna Park. VfL Bochum 1848 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 16' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Borussia Dortmund side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 21' named a 4-2-2-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' Borussia Dortmund are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ivan Ordets is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VfL Bochum 1848.
- 41' Christopher Antwi-Adjei has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 316 appearances.
- 45' A stunning finish from Nico Schlotterbeck — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 50' The 32-year-old Goncalo Paciencia has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Donyell Malen on 56 minutes.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Maximilian Wittek on 59 minutes.
- 64' VfL Bochum 1848 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' Another substitution for Borussia Dortmund to replace Youssoufa Moukoko by Gio Reyna on 66 minute.
- 68' The VfL Bochum 1848 manager makes a substitution. Tim Oermann departs to be replaced by Cristian Gamboa.
- 71' It is a substitution in Borussia Dortmund team. Donyell Malen is replaced by Jamie Bynoe-Gittens on 71 minute.
- 72' Goal! Niclas Fullkrug scores his 61 goal in 291 matches.
- 77' VfL Bochum 1848 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' Goncalo Paciencia is replacing Anthony Losilla for the VfL Bochum 1848 side.
- 80' VfL Bochum 1848 ring the changes. Christopher Antwi-Adjei has done his job and it is now time for Moritz-Broni Kwarteng to step up.
- 83' Borussia Dortmund manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mats Hummels is hanging Jadon Sancho on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' The referee shows VfL Bochum 1848 player a Yellow card on 89.
- The points are shared — Borussia Dortmund 3-1 VfL Bochum 1848. Honours even.
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 21
- 24
- 25
-
10
Jadon Sancho ↓ Mats Hummels 83'
- 14
- 33
- 20
- 6
- 4
- 22
-
18
Youssoufa Moukoko ↓ Gio Reyna 66'
Bench
-
15
Mats Hummels ↑ 83'
- 17
- 23
- 2
-
7
Gio Reyna ↑ 66'
- 30
- 35
-
43
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens ↑ 71'
- 42
Coach
Edin Terzic
VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 19
- 1
- 8
- 32
- 7
- 29
- 22
- 20
- 4
- 6
-
14
Tim Oermann ↓ Cristian Gamboa 68'
Bench
- 15
-
9
Goncalo Paciencia ↑ 79'
- 3
- 10
- 33
-
2
Cristian Gamboa ↑ 68'
- 23
-
27
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng ↑ 80'
- 41
Coach
Thomas Letsch
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Niclas Fullkrug | 3 |
| Erling Haaland | 3 |
| Milos Pantovic | 2 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 2 |
| Youssoufa Moukoko | 2 |
| Georgios Masouras | 2 |
| Emre Can | 2 |
| Kevin Stoger | 2 |
Head to Head
Borussia Dortmund Form
2024-01-28
Borussia Dortmund
3–1
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2024-01-20
1. FC Köln
0–4
Borussia Dortmund
W
2024-01-13
SV Darmstadt 98
0–3
Borussia Dortmund
W
2023-12-19
Borussia Dortmund
1–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
D
2023-12-16
FC Augsburg
1–1
Borussia Dortmund
D
2023-12-13
Borussia Dortmund
1–1
Paris Saint-Germain FC
D
VfL Bochum 1848 Form
2024-01-28
Borussia Dortmund
3–1
VfL Bochum 1848
L
2024-01-20
VfL Bochum 1848
1–0
VfB Stuttgart
W
2024-01-14
VfL Bochum 1848
1–1
SV Werder Bremen
D
2023-12-20
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–0
VfL Bochum 1848
L
2023-12-16
VfL Bochum 1848
3–0
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2023-12-08
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
3–1
VfL Bochum 1848
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.89
Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for:
Borussia Dortmund to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Borussia Dortmund win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Borussia Dortmund or Draw
83%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
40%
Borussia Dortmund or VfL Bochum 1848
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.6%
3 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
3%
4 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund
| Handicap | Borussia Dortmund covers | Push | VfL Bochum 1848 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

