Borussia Dortmund vs VfL Bochum 1848, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Borussia Dortmund vs VfL Bochum 1848 — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.
- Borussia Dortmund 34 games · 73 pts (2025/26)
- VfL Bochum 1848 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Brand
- Assistant 1 Thomas Stein
- Assistant 2 Dominik Schaal
19 games this season
🟨 0.7/game
⚽ 6.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | 1. FC Koln | 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
44%
Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season
Borussia Dortmund this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Signal Iduna Park will turn into a battlefield for Borussia Dortmund and VfL Bochum 1848.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 6' Goal! Niclas Fullkrug scores his 61 goal in 291 matches.
- 11' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Edin Terzic will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 26' It looks like no one’s ball. Borussia Dortmund is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' Moritz-Broni Kwarteng is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for VfL Bochum 1848 so far.
- 41' VfL Bochum 1848 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' Nico Schlotterbeck is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 50' The 32-year-old Kevin Stoger has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 56' The referee shows Borussia Dortmund player a Yellow card on 56.
- 59' Maximilian Wittek has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 64' It is a cagey affair so far. Borussia Dortmund in their 4-2-2-2 trying to find a way past VfL Bochum 1848's compact 4-3-3.
- 66' Another change for Borussia Dortmund made on 66 minute. Youssoufa Moukoko leaves to be changed by Gio Reyna.
- 68' Tim Oermann makes way for Cristian Gamboa at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Bochum 1848.
- 71' Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is replacing Donyell Malen for the Borussia Dortmund side.
- 72' Niclas Fullkrug does the damage! The net is bulging and Borussia Dortmund surge ahead!
- 77' VfL Bochum 1848 come into this ranked 14 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 79' A tactical swap from VfL Bochum 1848 — Goncalo Paciencia on, Anthony Losilla off on 79 minutes.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Moritz-Broni Kwarteng. He replaces Christopher Antwi-Adjei on 80 minute.
- 83' It is a substitution in Borussia Dortmund team. Jadon Sancho is replaced by Mats Hummels on 83 minute.
- 88' Ian Maatsen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 89' That is a Yellow card for VfL Bochum 1848. Cristian Gamboa will be fuming at that decision.
- The final score is 3-1.
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 |
|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 3 |
| Niclas Fullkrug | 3 |
| Youssoufa Moukoko | 2 |
| Georgios Masouras | 2 |
| Emre Can | 2 |
| Kevin Stoger | 2 |
| Sebastian Polter | 2 |
| Milos Pantovic | 2 |
Head to Head
Borussia Dortmund Form
2024-01-28
Borussia Dortmund
3–1
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2024-01-20
1. FC Koln
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.

