BOCHUM VS SCHALKE 04 - GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA MATCH PREVIEW
GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA MATCH DETAILS: BOCHUM VS SCHALKE 04
As Bochum prepare to host Schalke 04 on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00 under referee Bacher, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises an intriguing contest.
BOCHUM PREVIEW IN GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA
Bochum, currently 9th in the standings with 29 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 19 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
SCHALKE 04 PREVIEW IN GERMANY: 2. BUNDESLIGA
Schalke 04, sitting 1st with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR BOCHUM VS SCHALKE 04
Recent meetings between Bochum and Schalke 04 have been competitive, with Bochum claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0).
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Nurnberg, Bochum recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Schalke 04's last outing came against Holstein Kiel, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Karius, NDiaye, Kurucay, Katic, Becker, Ljubicic, Schallenberg, El-Faouzi, Karaman, Aouchiche, Dzeko. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Bochum are expected to maintain their 4-1-3-2 structure, while Schalke 04 are likely to counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR BOCHUM VS SCHALKE 04
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Bochum's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Schalke 04's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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