2nd Aug. German Bundesliga 2 - Darmstadt VS VfL Bochum Prediction
German Bundesliga 2 - Darmstadt VS VfL Bochum
Match Time:02-08-2025 19:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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SV Darmstadt 98
Darmstadt, coached by Florian Kohfeldt, starts the 2025-26 2. Bundesliga season after relegation from the Bundesliga, finishing 17th in 2024-25 with 17 points (3 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses). Their pre-season included a 5-1 loss to TSG Hoffenheim and a 24-0 win over SV Traisa, with Fynn Lakenmacher scoring five goals, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 2.0 goals conceded. Key players include Lakenmacher, Fraser Hornby, and new signing Serhat-Semih Güler, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Schuhen; López, Pfeiffer, Vukotic, Nürnberger; Klefisch, Akiyama; Marseiler, Corredor; Lidberg, Hornby. Darmstadt’s strengths are their attacking options, but departures of Oscar Vilhelmsson and Filip Stojilkovic, plus injuries to Fabian Holland (recently returned), weaken their squad. They aim for a strong start at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
VfL Bochum 1848
Bochum, led by Dieter Hecking, begins after Bundesliga relegation, finishing 18th in 2024-25 with 33 points (7 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses). Their pre-season included a 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, averaging 1.0 goal scored and 1.5 goals conceded. Key players include Kevin Stöger, Moritz Broschinski, and new signing Ibrahima Sissoko, with a probable 4-3-3 lineup: Horn; Morgalla, Vogt, Strompf; Rösch, Sissoko, Wittek; Bero, Pannewig; Broschinski. Bochum’s strengths are their midfield energy, but a major squad overhaul and injuries to Ivan Ordets and Myron Boadu (both recently returned) pose challenges. They seek to leverage their Bundesliga experience.
Head-to-Head
Darmstadt and Bochum have met 6 times from 1978-2024, with Darmstadt winning 3, Bochum 1, and 2 draws (Darmstadt: W3 D2 L1, +5 goal differential). Recent clashes include a 2-2 draw on March 31, 2024 (Darmstadt: 42.7% possession, 12 shots; Bochum: 3 shots on target), and Bochum’s 2-1 win on November 3, 2023, with Takuma Asano’s brace. Matches average 2.3 goals, with 50% over 2.5 goals and 50% both teams scoring (BTTS). Darmstadt’s last home win over Bochum was 3-1 in April 2021.
Predicted Score: SV Darmstadt 98 2-1 VfL Bochum 1848
This Matchweek 1 clash on August 2, 2025, at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Darmstadt, at 11:00 AM UTC (7:00 PM SGT), opens the 2. Bundesliga season, refereed by Dr. Max Burda. Darmstadt’s Lakenmacher and Hornby face Bochum’s Stöger and Broschinski, with Darmstadt’s home support (sold out) tested by Bochum’s experience. Darmstadt are slight favorites (-130 odds) over Bochum (+260), with a draw at +230. Trends (Darmstadt: 60% over 2.5 goals in friendlies; Bochum: 40%) and H2H suggest goals. The 20°C morning may see cards if Bochum’s physicality rises. Darmstadt is likely to score through Hornby, with Broschinski possibly netting for Bochum. Darmstadt’s home edge and attacking form should secure a narrow win, though Bochum’s resilience keeps it close.
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