Bochum vs Schalke 04: match statistics
Schalke 04 are the clear favourite for this match, sitting in 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins this season. Their away form is very solid – a 50% win rate on the road and a high 60% clean sheet rate, which speaks to their defensive stability. Bochum, despite decent home form (44% win rate), have managed only 1 win and 4 draws in their last 5 matches, indicating a dip in form. Furthermore, Schalke show better efficiency – averaging 1.2 goals per away game while conceding just 0.6, whereas Bochum concede an average of 1.33 goals at home. The difference in goal difference (+6 for Schalke away vs +3 for Bochum at home) and the higher xG for the visitors (1.33 vs the hosts' 1.88, but coupled with a significantly better defence) all point towards a victory for the league leaders.
Bochum vs Schalke 04: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bochum played against Schalke 04 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Bochum has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Schalke 04 has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Bochum scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 1.37. Schalke 04 scores 1.26 and allows 0.63. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Bochum's games and 37% of Schalke 04's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 42%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bochum has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.43 per game. Bochum takes 14.4 shots per game, while Schalke 04 takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Bochum leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Schalke 04 leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bochum's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Schalke 04, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 57% 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 3.00 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
Schalke 04 are the clear favorite for this match, sitting in 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins this season. Their away form is very solid – a 50% win rate on the road and a high 60% clean sheet rate, which speaks to their defensive stability. Bochum, despite decent home form (44% win rate), have managed only 1 win and 4 draws in their last 5 matches, indicating a dip in form. Furthermore, Schalke show better efficiency – averaging 1.2 goals per away game while conceding just 0.6, whereas Bochum concede an average of 1.33 goals at home. The difference in goal difference (+6 for Schalke away vs +3 for Bochum at home) and the higher xG for the visitors (1.33 vs the hosts' 1.88, but coupled with a significantly better defense) all point towards a victory for the league leaders.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bochum | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.29 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Schalke 04 is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Bochum · 1.6 pts / game - Schalke 04
Goals— how 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.
Bochum is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - Bochum · 1.26 goals / game - Schalke 04
Schalke 04 is 117% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.37 goals / game - Bochum · 0.63 goals / game - Schalke 04
Bochum scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 meczów).
Schalke 04 scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while Bochum keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bochum
Over / Under - Schalke 04
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Schalke 04 is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / game - Bochum · 1.68 pts / game - Schalke 04
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bochum - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bochum
Schalke 04
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Bochum | Liga | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.79 | 2.82 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 55% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 57% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 25% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 66% | ▼ 47% |
| Goal after half-time | • 84% | 84% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Bochum's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Schalke 04. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bochum vs Schalke 04?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Bochum 2:0 Schalke 04. 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 Schalke 04?
Bochum score 1.42 goals per game on average and Schalke 04 1.26. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Bochum's matches and 37% of Schalke 04's.
What form are Bochum and Schalke 04 in?
Over the last 5 games Bochum have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Schalke 04 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bochum vs Schalke 04?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bochum vs Schalke 04: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.