VfL Bochum vs Arminia Bielefeld: Three Away Defeats
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VfL Bochum meet Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in Bochum, with both sides seeking their first victory in their respective home and away splits. Bielefeld have lost all three away league matches this season, while Bochum have taken one point from three games at their own ground.
Arminia Bielefeld have lost all three away matches
Arminia Bielefeld arrive at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in 15th place with five points from six games, held back by their away form. In three away league fixtures, they have suffered three defeats, scoring three goals and conceding eight. Those results include a 4-1 loss at 1. FC Nürnberg on 29 August and a 2-1 defeat at SV Darmstadt 98 on 11 September.
In attack, Bielefeld rely on Joel Grodowski, who leads the club with five goals in all competitions. Over their last five fixtures with chance data, Bielefeld have generated 1.49 expected goals per game while allowing 1.43. Their squad remains largely intact for the trip, with Daniel Richter the only player listed as doubtful with an injury.
Five injury concerns for winless home side Bochum
VfL Bochum occupy 10th place in the 2. Bundesliga with seven points from six matches, but their home record stands at zero wins, one draw, and two defeats, with one goal scored and three conceded. Their only home point arrived in a 1-1 draw against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on 12 September, following a 1-0 loss to VfL Osnabrück on 28 August.
Bochum also face selection constraints across the pitch. Enis Çokaj, Oliver Olsen, and Philipp Strompf are ruled out with injuries, while Babis Drakas and Jean Manuel Mbom are doubtful. In attack, Philipp Hofmann leads the squad with two goals in all competitions. The side averages 1.47 expected goals created and 1.43 allowed over their last five matches with chance data. In previous meetings between these clubs, Bochum earned a 1-0 win on 6 December 2025 before a 1-1 draw on 2 May 2026.
Our model leans narrowly towards a VfL Bochum win
Our model leans narrowly towards a VfL Bochum win. Arminia Bielefeld have taken zero points from three away matches while conceding eight goals, which tilts the forecast slightly toward the hosts despite Bochum carrying three confirmed injuries and two doubtful players into the fixture.
