Prediction for match Bochum — Darmstadt

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the 2. Bundesliga on January 18, Bochum will face Darmstadt. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: Bochum to win is at 2.40, Darmstadt at 2.80, and a draw is priced at 3.40. In terms of probabilities, Bochum has a 39.02% chance, Darmstadt 33.44%, and a draw 27.54%. Based on the odds and percentages, Bochum has a slight edge, but the gap between the teams is not significant, promising an interesting battle for three points. Both teams have shown similar performance in terms of scoring and defense this season, which is reflected in the odds distribution.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Bochum has an average possession of 36.6%, receives 2.2 yellow cards, commits 14 fouls, and is caught offside once per game. Darmstadt appears more disciplined: 45.4% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 8.8 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. Bochum's last three matches: December 20, 2025 - Bochum 2-2 Karlsruhe, December 13, 2025 - Hannover 0-0 Bochum, December 6, 2025 - Bochum 1-0 Arminia Bielefeld. Darmstadt's last three matches: December 19, 2025 - Paderborn 07 2-2 Darmstadt, December 14, 2025 - Darmstadt 1-0 Preußen Münster, December 6, 2025 - Darmstadt 3-2 Karlsruhe. In their last head-to-head on August 2, 2025, Darmstadt defeated Bochum 4-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Bochum has gone over 2.5 goals twice and under three times, while Darmstadt has the same record: two over 2.5, three under. By halves, Bochum recorded over 1.5 goals only once in the first half and once in the second, while Darmstadt did so twice in the first half and three times in the second. Bochum averages 2 goals per match, Darmstadt 2.4. Both teams score an average of 1.2 goals, with Bochum conceding 0.8 and Darmstadt 1.2. Goal intervals: Bochum most frequently scores between 31-45 and 61-75 minutes (50% each), and concedes in the first 15 minutes (43%). Darmstadt scores most often between 46-60 minutes (33%) and concedes at the end of the first half (31-45 minutes, 50%). Given the balance of totals, average scoring, and goal distribution by halves, a bet on both teams to score: yes - odds 1.53 is logical. Both teams regularly find the net, and Darmstadt often scores in the second half, adding weight to this choice.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Bochum averages 4 corners over five matches, Darmstadt 6.4. For the over 9.5 corners total: Bochum only once out of five, Darmstadt all five matches went over 9.5. Among available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (10.4) is 10.5: over 10.5 corners is at 1.90, under 10.5 at 1.84. For corners outcome, Bochum is favored at 1.77. Considering Darmstadt's high activity in this component and Bochum's consistent average, a bet on over 10.5 corners appears justified. Additionally, Darmstadt consistently exceeds the 9.5 corners mark, confirmed by a streak of five consecutive overs.