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
Key match information
Bochum played Schalke 04 in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Bochum: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match. Schalke 04: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bochum scores 1.42 and concedes 1.37 goals per match. Schalke 04 scores 1.26 and concedes 0.63. League average: 2.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bochum 58%, Schalke 04 37%. Over 2.5: Bochum 53%, Schalke 04 42%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Bochum has higher xG: 1.55 vs 1.43. Bochum: 14.4 shots per match, Schalke 04: 12.4.
Match halves
Bochum: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.68. Schalke 04: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Bochum: 0-15 (6 goals). Schalke 04: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Schalke 04 is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Bochum · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.42 goals / match - Bochum · 1.26 goals / match - Schalke 04
Schalke 04 is 117% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.37 goals / match - Bochum · 0.63 goals / match - Schalke 04
Bochum scores in 84% of matches (16 of 19 matches), while Schalke 04 keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 matches).
Schalke 04 scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Bochum keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 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 - Schalke 04
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.
Schalke 04 is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / match - Bochum · 1.68 pts / match - Schalke 04
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bochum - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Schalke 04 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bochum
Schalke 04
* 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 | Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Bochum 0 - 0 - 1 Schalke 04. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.