Germany - 2. BundesligaData current as of September 12, 2026

Bochum vs Kaiserslautern: match statistics

Bochum crest
Bochum
3 : 2half-time 1:1
Kaiserslautern crest
Kaiserslautern
150%(1.98)
X28%(3.65)
222%(3.30)

Bochum presents significantly better home form with 42% wins and an impressive goal difference of +5 at their own stadium. The hosts stand out with high offensive efficiency in home matches, scoring an average of 1.5 goals with an xG of 1.8, evidencing the good quality of chances created. Kaiserslautern has serious problems in away matches—suffering 45% losses, a negative goal difference of -5, and just 27% wins on the road. The visitors concede an average of 1.64 goals in away games and fail to score in 45% of matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.2 points per match each), but Bochum's advantage in home matches and Kaiserslautern's weaknesses on the road argue for a home victory. Bochum's solid clean sheet percentage at home (42%) further strengthens their position as favorites.

Bochum vs Kaiserslautern: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Bochum played against Kaiserslautern in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 3:2.

Recent form

Bochum has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Kaiserslautern has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Bochum scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.25. Kaiserslautern scores 1.67 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 58% of Bochum's games and 63% of Kaiserslautern's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 63%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Bochum has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.50 per game. Bochum takes 14.1 shots per game, while Kaiserslautern takes 13.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Bochum leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Kaiserslautern leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.96 after halftime.

When the teams score

Bochum's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Kaiserslautern, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

2. Bundesliga games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Bochum presents significantly better home form with 42% wins and an impressive goal difference of +5 at their own stadium. The hosts stand out with high offensive efficiency in home matches, scoring an average of 1.5 goals with an xG of 1.8, evidencing the good quality of chances created. Kaiserslautern has serious problems in away matches—suffering 45% losses, a negative goal difference of -5, and just 27% wins on the road. The visitors concede an average of 1.64 goals in away games and fail to score in 45% of matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.2 points per match each), but Bochum's advantage in home matches and Kaiserslautern's weaknesses on the road argue for a home victory. Bochum's solid clean sheet percentage at home (42%) further strengthens their position as favorites.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 1
First half
2 : 1
Second half

Game stats

57Possession (%)43
BochumKaiserslautern
17Shots9
BochumKaiserslautern
9Shots on target2
BochumKaiserslautern
2.04xG0.89
BochumKaiserslautern
5Corners6
BochumKaiserslautern
45Dangerous attacks24
BochumKaiserslautern
8Fouls5
BochumKaiserslautern
2Cards3
BochumKaiserslautern

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

BochumKaiserslautern
1.33Goals scored / game1.67
BochumKaiserslautern
1.25Goals allowed / game1.46
BochumKaiserslautern
46%Average possession47%
BochumKaiserslautern
4.42Shots on target / game4.79
BochumKaiserslautern

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

14.13Shots per game13.5
BochumKaiserslautern
4.42Shots on target4.79
BochumKaiserslautern
9.4%Shot conversion12.3%
BochumKaiserslautern
46%Possession47%
BochumKaiserslautern
1.54xG for1.5
BochumKaiserslautern
1.59xG against1.55
BochumKaiserslautern

Shooting quality

Bochum: AttackingKaiserslautern: Counter-attacking
BochumKaiserslautern
Accuracy (shots on target)31%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.300.35

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Bochum
WDDDL
Season result split
29% W33% D38% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-8-9
1.21 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
5-4-3
Last 5 at home
1-4-0
DDWDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.50Opponent xG: 1.31BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 20%
Kaiserslautern
LLWWL
Season result split
46% W17% D38% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-4-9
1.54 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-3-5
Last 5 away
1-2-2
LDDLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.31Opponent xG: 1.85BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Kaiserslautern is 26% better for: goals scored per game.

1.33 goals / game - Bochum · 1.67 goals / game - Kaiserslautern

Bochum is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.25 goals / game - Bochum · 1.46 goals / game - Kaiserslautern

Bochum scoring profile: very strong

Bochum scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Kaiserslautern keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 meczów).

Kaiserslautern scoring profile: strong

Kaiserslautern scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Bochum keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 meczów).

32Goals scored (season)40
BochumKaiserslautern
30Goals conceded (season)35
BochumKaiserslautern
2.58Average goals per game3.13
BochumKaiserslautern
5Goals scored (last 5)6
BochumKaiserslautern
4Goals conceded (last 5)11
BochumKaiserslautern

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal75%
BochumKaiserslautern
38%2 goals46%
BochumKaiserslautern
13%3 goals38%
BochumKaiserslautern
0%4 goals8%
BochumKaiserslautern

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal83%
BochumKaiserslautern
42%2 goals46%
BochumKaiserslautern
13%3 goals13%
BochumKaiserslautern
4%4 goals4%
BochumKaiserslautern

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

59%
League average

Goal patterns

17%BTTS at half-time17%
BochumKaiserslautern
8%BTTS in both halves4%
BochumKaiserslautern
25%Scored in both halves21%
BochumKaiserslautern

BTTS and goal count

42%Min. 3 goals and BTTS54%
BochumKaiserslautern
4%Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%
BochumKaiserslautern
60%BTTS - last 560%
BochumKaiserslautern

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
BochumKaiserslautern
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time29%
BochumKaiserslautern
13%Min. 3 goals before half-time17%
BochumKaiserslautern

2nd half

79%Min. 1 goal after half-time83%
BochumKaiserslautern
42%Min. 2 goals after half-time58%
BochumKaiserslautern
21%Min. 3 goals after half-time29%
BochumKaiserslautern

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Kaiserslautern is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.33 pts / game - Bochum · 1.42 pts / game - Kaiserslautern

Bochum - half-time state
29% leading46% draw25% trailing
Kaiserslautern - half-time state
33% leading42% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.33Points per game (1st half)1.42
BochumKaiserslautern
0.67Goals scored (1st half)0.71
BochumKaiserslautern
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)0.54
BochumKaiserslautern
1.17Average goals (1st half)1.25
BochumKaiserslautern
63%Clean sheet before half-time58%
BochumKaiserslautern
54%No goal before half-time58%
BochumKaiserslautern

After half-time (2nd half)

1.21Points per game (2nd half)1.29
BochumKaiserslautern
0.67Goals scored (2nd half)0.96
BochumKaiserslautern
0.75Goals conceded (2nd half)0.92
BochumKaiserslautern
1.42Average goals (2nd half)1.88
BochumKaiserslautern
50%Clean sheet after half-time25%
BochumKaiserslautern
38%No goal after half-time46%
BochumKaiserslautern

Bochum - second-half results

29% W33% D38% L
32
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Kaiserslautern - second-half results

29% W42% D29% L
34
Half-time points
17
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.42
PPG before half-time
Lead holding139%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Bochum - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.801.80
Goals scored / game0.40.6
Goals allowed / game0.60.2
Average goals per game1.00.8
1 goal80%60%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet40%80%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 20% leading - 20% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Kaiserslautern - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.400.40
Goals scored / game1.00.2
Goals allowed / game1.21.0
Average goals per game2.21.2
1 goal100%80%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet20%20%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference-1-4
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Bochum
ScoredConceded
7
4
0-15
3
2
16-30
6
6
31-45
5
6
46-60
6
3
61-75
5
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.

Kaiserslautern
ScoredConceded
7
2
0-15
3
5
16-30
7
6
31-45
7
7
46-60
5
3
61-75
11
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.85
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
99%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
61%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+75%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
62%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Bochum

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.05
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.13
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-9.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.21
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.34
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
86%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
94%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.01
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
16% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 22% come in the first quarter-hour.
16%

Kaiserslautern

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.05
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.26
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.17
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.09
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
126%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
95%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.34
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).

Teams vs league

BochumLigaKaiserslautern
Average goals per game 2.582.87 3.13
Both teams scored 58%59% 63%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 46%58% 63%
Clean sheets 33%24% 17%
Goal before half-time 67%68% 67%
Goal after half-time 79%84% 83%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.87
Average goals per game
59%
Both teams scored
58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
24%
Clean sheets
1.54
Home goals / game
1.33
Away goals / game
+16%
Home attack advantage
+14%
Home defensive advantage
+14%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
84%
1 goal
49%
2 goals
22%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. KaiserslauternGoalNorman BassetteAssist: Paul Joly
  2. BochumYellow cardFrancis-Ikechukwu Onyeka
  3. BochumYellow cardMats Pannewig
  4. KaiserslauternGoalMarlon RitterAssist: Kenny Prince Redondo
  5. KaiserslauternYellow cardNorman Bassette
  6. BochumGoalCallum MarshallAssist: Koji Miyoshi
  7. BochumGoalMats Pannewig
  8. KaiserslauternSubstitutionOn: Semih SahinOff: Kenny Prince Redondo
  9. KaiserslauternYellow cardLeon Reid Robinson
  10. KaiserslauternYellow cardMërgim Berisha

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Max BurdaMatches officiated: 13
5.31Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 262%Home wins23%Draws15%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Bochum's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Kaiserslautern. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

1. FC Kaiserslautern
3 : 2
VfL Bochum 1848

FAQ

What was the result of Bochum vs Kaiserslautern?

The 2. Bundesliga match finished Bochum 3:2 Kaiserslautern. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Bochum vs Kaiserslautern?

Bochum score 1.33 goals per game on average and Kaiserslautern 1.67. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Bochum's matches and 63% of Kaiserslautern's.

What form are Bochum and Kaiserslautern in?

Over the last 5 games Bochum have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Kaiserslautern 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bochum vs Kaiserslautern?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bochum vs Kaiserslautern: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.