Hertha BSC vs VfL Bochum prediction
2. Bundesliga · MD18
Sat 23 Jan
Prediction
The analysis for this match is published a few hours before kick-off.
Recent form
Hertha BSC
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1 = home win · X = draw · 2 = away win. Points: 3 for the exact score, 2 for the goal difference and 1 for the right winner or draw.
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Playing style
Last 6 matchesHertha BSCVfL Bochum
| HER | BOC | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 57% | 51% |
| Shots | 18.8 | 14.0 |
| Shots on target | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| Shots inside the box | 13.5 | 9.5 |
| Corners | 7.0 | 4.7 |
| Goals scored per match | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded per match | 0.3 | 1.2 |
Average of each team's last 10 official matches before this one (official match statistics). The further out, the higher on that metric.
What's at stake
2/5- One of them is in the title race
- One of the league's strongest sides is playing
Match importance computed from the table, the season simulation, the round and the rivalry.
Recent form
Head to head
Last 5- 7 Aug 2026 VfL Bochum0–1Hertha BSC
- 20 May 2023 Hertha BSC1–1VfL Bochum
- 21 Jan 2023 VfL Bochum3–1Hertha BSC
- 4 Feb 2022 Hertha BSC1–1VfL Bochum
- 12 Sep 2021 VfL Bochum1–3Hertha BSC
Team news
No significant absences confirmed.
Key facts
When and where is Hertha BSC vs VfL Bochum?
It kicks off on Saturday 23 January at 12:00 (UK time) at Olympiastadion Berlin, 2. Bundesliga matchday 18.
What is the team news?
Hertha BSC: no confirmed absences. VfL Bochum: no confirmed absences.
How do Hertha BSC and VfL Bochum come into the match?
Hertha BSC are 1st on 31 points and VfL Bochum 8th on 14.
How did the last meeting end?
The last meeting, on 07/08/2026, finished VfL Bochum 0-1 Hertha BSC.
Other 2. Bundesliga fixtures
- Dynamo Dresden – 1. FC NürnbergFri 22 Jan
- Eintracht Braunschweig – 1. FC MagdeburgFri 22 Jan
- Hannover 96 – Energie CottbusSat 23 Jan
- VfL Osnabrück – 1. FC HeidenheimSat 23 Jan
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