Bochum vs Darmstadt 98: match statistics
Darmstadt 98 are showing clearly better form than Bochum, as confirmed by their excellent five-match unbeaten run (4 wins, 1 draw) and a high PPG ratio of 2.6 points per game. The visitors are 3rd in the table with a record of 9 wins, 6 draws and just 2 losses, which demonstrates their stability and team quality. Bochum, despite decent efficiency at home (50% home wins), show significantly weaker overall form with a PPG of 1.6 and a worse goal difference. A key factor is also Darmstadt's advantage in expected goals (xG For: 1.35 vs xG Against: 1.76 in away matches), suggesting their ability to create scoring chances even away from home. Taking all statistics into account, Darmstadt 98 appear to be the favorites in this match, although Bochum at home may put up resistance, hence a certain probability of a draw.
Bochum vs Darmstadt 98: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bochum played Darmstadt 98 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Current form
Bochum: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Darmstadt 98: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bochum scores 1.35 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Darmstadt 98 scores 1.71 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bochum 53%, Darmstadt 98 53%. Over 2.5: Bochum 53%, Darmstadt 98 53%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Darmstadt 98 has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.55. Bochum: 14.5 shots per match, Darmstadt 98: 14.3.
Match halves
Bochum: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71. Darmstadt 98: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 1.12.
Goals by minute
Bochum: 0-15 (5 goals). Darmstadt 98: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Darmstadt 98 are showing clearly better form than Bochum, as confirmed by their excellent five-match unbeaten run (4 wins, 1 draw) and a high PPG ratio of 2.6 points per game. The visitors are 3rd in the table with a record of 9 wins, 6 draws and just 2 losses, which demonstrates their stability and team quality. Bochum, despite decent efficiency at home (50% home wins), show significantly weaker overall form with a PPG of 1.6 and a worse goal difference. A key factor is also Darmstadt's advantage in expected goals (xG For: 1.35 vs xG Against: 1.76 in away matches), suggesting their ability to create scoring chances even away from home. Taking all statistics into account, Darmstadt 98 appear to be the favorites in this match, although Bochum at home may put up resistance, hence a certain probability of a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bochum | Darmstadt 98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Darmstadt 98 is 38% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Bochum · 2.2 pts / match - Darmstadt 98
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.
Darmstadt 98 is 27% better for: goals scored per match.
1.35 goals / match - Bochum · 1.71 goals / match - Darmstadt 98
Darmstadt 98 is 29% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - Bochum · 1 goals / match - Darmstadt 98
Bochum scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Darmstadt 98 keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 matches).
Darmstadt 98 scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while Bochum keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bochum
Over / Under - Darmstadt 98
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Bochum is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / match - Bochum · 1.29 pts / match - Darmstadt 98
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bochum - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Darmstadt 98 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bochum
Darmstadt 98
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Darmstadt 98 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.65 | 2.80 | • 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 53% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 57% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 26% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 66% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 82% | 84% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Bochum 0 - 0 - 1 Darmstadt 98. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Bochum vs Darmstadt 98?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Bochum 3:3 Darmstadt 98. 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 Darmstadt 98?
Bochum score 1.35 goals per game on average and Darmstadt 98 1.71. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Bochum's matches and 53% of Darmstadt 98's.
What form are Bochum and Darmstadt 98 in?
Over the last 5 games Bochum have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Darmstadt 98 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bochum vs Darmstadt 98?
The statistical background for Bochum vs Darmstadt 98 — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.