The big picture

Karlsruher SC come in 16th on the ladder with 11 points; VfL Bochum are 8th on 14. VfL Bochum are the side higher up the table.

Form

Karlsruher SC have won two of their last five and most recently beat Hertha Berlin 4–0.

VfL Bochum have won one of their last five and most recently beat St. Pauli 2–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2007: Karlsruher SC 1, VfL Bochum 2, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2008-09), VfL Bochum won 2–0 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Biggest margin between these two: VfL Bochum by 2 goals in 2008-09 (2–0).

Players to watch

For Karlsruher SC, watch Sebastian Freis (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2008-09) and Lars Stindl (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2008-09).

For VfL Bochum, watch Myron Boadu (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2024-25) and Matús Bero (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2024-25).

At BBBank Wildpark

Karlsruher SC have won 5 of their last 20 at BBBank Wildpark.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, VfL Bochum have the edge.