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SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum 1848, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
Fri 3 Nov 2023 · 19:30 UTC Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor 17,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 25' Takuma Asano
Fabian Nurnberger 43' 1–1
1–2 54' Takuma Asano

Overview

Match Preview

SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum 1848Bundesliga at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Fritz
  • Assistant 1 Mark Borsch
  • Assistant 2 Marcel Pelgrim
5 games this season 🟨 1.6/game 5.2 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
2
1
SV Darmstadt 98 4 games · Avg 4.5 goals VfL Bochum 1848

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Nov VfL Bochum 1848 H 1–2 L
28 Oct FC Bayern München A 0–8 L
21 Oct RB Leipzig H 1–3 L
07 Oct FC Augsburg A 2–1 W
01 Oct SV Werder Bremen H 4–2 W
22 Sep VfB Stuttgart A 1–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Nov SV Darmstadt 98 A 2–1 W
27 Oct 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 2–2 D
21 Oct SC Freiburg A 1–2 L
07 Oct RB Leipzig A 0–0 D
30 Sep Borussia Mönchengladbach H 1–3 L
23 Sep FC Bayern München A 0–7 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and SV Darmstadt 98 launch into their encounter with VfL Bochum 1848.
  • 5' named a 3-4-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. SV Darmstadt 98 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Magnificent from Takuma Asano! That is 22 goals in 291 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' Patrick Osterhage needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 40' SV Darmstadt 98 currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 42' The referee has no hesitation. Anthony Losilla is booked for VfL Bochum 1848 — Yellow card on 42.
  • 43' Fabian Nurnberger doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 48' VfL Bochum 1848 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SV Darmstadt 98 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 54' What a strike from Takuma Asano! The score is 1-2.
  • 58' VfL Bochum 1848 ring the changes. Moritz Broschinski has done his job and it is now time for Moritz-Broni Kwarteng to step up.
  • 63' Christoph Zimmermann has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 64' Fresh legs for VfL Bochum 1848! Noah Loosli comes on to replace Kevin Stoger.
  • 66' A moment of madness from Christoph Klarer on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SV Darmstadt 98 will be frustrated.
  • 68' Oscar Vilhelmsson gets the nod from SV Darmstadt 98. He replaces Tobias Kempe and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' VfL Bochum 1848 player sees a Red card in front of him.
  • 70' It’s gonna be a Red card for Fabian Holland.
  • 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Torsten Lieberknecht on 72 minutes.
  • 77' Filip Stojilkovic gets the nod from SV Darmstadt 98. He replaces Matthias Bader and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marvin Mehlem, as he is very good at scoring at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Moritz-Broni Kwarteng.
  • 89' Fraser Hornby gets the nod from SV Darmstadt 98. He replaces Luca Pfeiffer and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Goncalo Paciencia was booked on 90.
  • Full Time. VfL Bochum 1848 beats SV Darmstadt 98

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45 SV Darmstadt 98 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for: SV Darmstadt 98 or VfL Bochum 1848 72% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
SV Darmstadt 9836% Draw28% VfL Bochum 184836%
Actual: VfL Bochum 1848 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

SV Darmstadt 98 or Draw
64%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
64%
SV Darmstadt 98 or VfL Bochum 1848
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SV Darmstadt 9827% Draw45% VfL Bochum 184828%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — SV Darmstadt 98

Handicap SV Darmstadt 98 covers Push VfL Bochum 1848 covers
-2.5 7% 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% 82%
-1 18% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% 64%
+0.5 64% 36%
+1 64% 19% 18%
+1.5 82% 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% 7%

Clean Sheet

SV Darmstadt 98 keeps clean sheet
24%
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
24%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.