German 2.Bundesliga
2026-10-23 - VfL Bochum vs Wolfsburg
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2. Bundesliga
Vonovia Ruhrstadion – Bochum
Friday, 23rd October 2026 - kickoff 18:30 CET
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum need a response after three straight defeats, and the latest setback came away to Kaiserslautern. They lost 2-0, with a defensive mistake leading to the opener before a disputed penalty made the task harder.
Uwe Rösler's side have struggled to turn their spells in the final third into goals, scoring just 5 times in their first eight 2.Bundesliga matches.
That lack of goals and low confidence is a concern against a Wolfsburg side that can punish mistakes. Playing at home hasn’t been much of a help so far, with VfL Bochum still being winless this season (three losses, one draw).
Injuries have also affected VfL Bochum's options. Before last week's match against Kaiserslautern, Babis Drakas, Jean-Manuel Mbom, Enis Cokaj, Oliver Olsen and Philipp Strompf were all unavailable. Their status for Friday remains questionable, but any further absences would limit Rösler's options.
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg arrive in better spirits after beating Heidenheim 3-1 last week. They scored in the first minute of the game and controlled the match without a problem afterwards.
It was a convincing response to the wild 4-4 draw away to Nürnberg in the week before, where Wolfsburg's attacking quality was clear, but their defensive problems were just as obvious.
There is still a risk in backing Wolfsburg outright. Their recent games have been as wild as they can be, with an unbelievable 18 goals scored in their last 3 matches! They score and concede a lot, but fortunately for them, Wolfsburg sit 3rd in the 2.Bundesliga before this round.
Their recent away performances were also below average, with them losing 1-0 to St. Pauli and drawing 4-4 against Nürnberg in their last two trips.
The Betting Verdict
I like the odds on Wolfsburg in this match. They have momentum with three unbeaten games in a row (two wins), while VfL Bochum is on a three-game losing streak.
Wolfsburg aren't great at the back, but I trust their attack more than VfL Bochum’s right now.
My pick is Wolfsburg to win at around 2.10-2.15. That's a fair price given the form gap, and I think Wolfsburg have enough power to take advantage of VfL Bochum's current struggles.
The Pick :
VfL Bochum 1-2 Wolfsburg
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Wolfsburg to win at odds of 2.13 with SportBet.One
