Prediction for match Bochum — Nürnberg

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

On February 20, in the 2. Bundesliga, Bochum will face Nürnberg. The odds for a Bochum victory are set at 2.09, with a 44.84% chance of success. A win for Nürnberg is at 3.32, with a 28.23% probability. A draw is priced at 3.48, with a 26.93% likelihood. The main outcome odds reflect a moderate advantage for Bochum, but the difference between the teams is not overwhelming. The options for totals are also quite balanced: over 2.5 goals is at 1.76, under 2.5 at 2.03. Both teams to score: yes - 1.62, no - 2.17. This suggests that bookmakers expect a high-scoring match, but do not rule out a more cautious development.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Bochum has averaged 47.8% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 13.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Nürnberg, over the same period, has averaged 48.8% possession, 2 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. Bochum's recent matches: 15.02.2026 Bochum - Paderborn 07 0-0, 06.02.2026 Preußen Münster - Bochum 1-1, 31.01.2026 Bochum - Schalke 04 2-0. Nürnberg's recent matches: 13.02.2026 Nürnberg - Karlsruhe 5-1, 07.02.2026 Paderborn 07 - Nürnberg 2-1, 30.01.2026 Nürnberg - Preußen Münster 1-1. The last head-to-head match was on 20.09.2025: Nürnberg - Bochum 2-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Bochum had over 2.5 goals only once, and under 2.5 goals four times. Conversely, Nürnberg had over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. Bochum's average goals scored over 5 games is 1.4, with 1 conceded, and a total average of 2.4 goals per match. For Nürnberg, the average goals scored is 2, with 1.6 conceded, and a total average of 3.6. By halves, Bochum had over 1.5 goals in the first half 2 times, under 3 times, and over 1.5 in the second half once, under 4 times. Nürnberg had over 1.5 in the first half 2 times, under 3 times, but over 1.5 in the second half 4 out of 5 times, under only once. Bochum frequently scores in the 0-15 and 31-45 minute intervals (29% each), while Nürnberg scores most often in the 16-30 and 46-60 minute intervals (31% each). Bochum concedes evenly across all fifteen-minute intervals (20% each), while Nürnberg concedes most often in the 61-75 minute segment (50%). Given Nürnberg's high scoring rate, frequent over 2.5 goal matches, and consistent second-half goals, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.76 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Bochum averages 4.4 corners per game, Nürnberg 5.8. In their last five matches, the total corners over 9.5 occurred 3 times for both teams. Among the corner odds, over 9.5 is priced at 1.48 and under 9.5 at 2.36. Bochum is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.72. Considering the high average number of corners and frequent over 9.5 occurrences, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified. It's also worth noting that both teams consistently deliver at least 4 corners per match, supporting the idea of a productive game in this aspect.