German 2.Bundesliga
2025-11-02 - VfL Bochum vs Magdeburg
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Vonovia Ruhrstadion – Bochum
Sunday, 02nd November 2025 - kickoff 13:30 CET
VfL Bochum
Only a slightly better goal difference separates VfL Bochum from the dead last Magdeburg in 2.Bundesliga.
They had a series of four defeats in a row before finally winning 3-2 against Hertha Berlin and drawing 1-1 against Holstein Kiel.
VfL Bochum have won just twice in ten matches this season, with both wins coming at home.
Magdeburg
Magdeburg have lost 7 of 10 games, but managed to remain unbeaten in their last two games.
A goalless draw against SV Darmstadt 98 was followed by a 2-0 win over Preussen Munster and a 0-3 cup win against amateurs FV Illertissen.
Does this mini-good run indicate Magdeburg is a good side? Absolutely not.
Yes, they played well, but nothing particularly noteworthy or spectacular in those matches. Beating the amateurs was expected in the cup, and they caught their last two opponents in the 2.Bundesliga by surprise.
Regarding their recent matches, Magdeburg is mostly a defensive side. Five of their last six league games ended with under 2.5 goals scored.
The Betting Verdict
This is a game between the two worst sides in 2.Bundesliga, so who will prevail?
Both remained unbeaten in their last two league games, and both progressed in the Round of 16 of the cup competition. However, VfL Bochum had it harder, having beaten the Bundesliga side of Augsburg.
Although very little separates the sides, I believe VfL Bochum has the edge here. They were very dynamic in recent matches, and especially impressed in their cup win over Augsburg.
I don’t think we'll see many goals here. Probably one should be enough for VfL Bochum to win at good odds.
The Pick :
VfL Bochum 1-0 Magdeburg
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take VfL Bochum to win at odds of 2.32 at Cloudbet
