SV Darmstadt 98 1-2 VfL Bochum – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates SV Darmstadt 98 at 51% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as SV Darmstadt 98 face VfL Bochum.
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Match Analysis
SV Darmstadt 98 host VfL Bochum at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor in Bundesliga (matchday 10). Kick-off is Friday 3 November 2023 at 19:30 UK time.
Form Guide
SV Darmstadt 98 — last 10 games: 2W 1D 7L, averaging 0.70 points per game. Last five: L W W L L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 3.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 3.40 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters, SV Darmstadt 98 have posted 5W 2D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.70 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.70 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.70 — SV Darmstadt 98 are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Looking at their last 10 matches, VfL Bochum stand at 1W 5D 4L — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L L D L D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 2.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.30 per game is a high rate — their defence has been exposed regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling, VfL Bochum have posted 1W 5D 4L from their last 10 away outings — 0.80 PPG. Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — SV Darmstadt 98 at 0.70 PPG versus VfL Bochum's 0.80. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
In-Play Profile
SV Darmstadt 98 in-play tendencies (last 43 games, 21 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 86% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; of the 15 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 27%; of the 10 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 30%; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (home games).
VfL Bochum in-play tendencies (last 43 games, 21 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 81% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; of the 9 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 33%; BTTS occurs in 38% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%; they fail to score in 35% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — SV Darmstadt 98 54% versus VfL Bochum 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SV Darmstadt 98 56% | VfL Bochum 60%). Note also that VfL Bochum surrender HT leads in 33% of cases while SV Darmstadt 98 recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 30% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SV Darmstadt 98 2.22 xG and VfL Bochum 1.65 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: SV Darmstadt 98 attack 1.000 / defence 1.497 | VfL Bochum attack 0.720 / defence 1.114. League average goals — home 1.996 / away 1.535. VfL Bochum's attack rating of 0.720 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.65. SV Darmstadt 98's defence rating of 1.497 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing VfL Bochum's projected output up. Data: built from SV Darmstadt 98's last 9 games and VfL Bochum's last 43.
Result probabilities: SV Darmstadt 98 51% | Draw 21% | VfL Bochum 29%. Fair-value odds: SV Darmstadt 98 1.98 | Draw 4.78 | VfL Bochum 3.51. SV Darmstadt 98 hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (21%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 74% | BTTS Yes probability 72% | Total xG 3.88. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 74% — a total xG of 3.88 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 72% — both xG figures (2.22 / 1.65) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is SV Darmstadt 98 at 51% — moderate model lean. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.88 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 74% — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (SV Darmstadt 98's last 10 home games and VfL Bochum's last 10 away games) averaging 3.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 72% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: SV Darmstadt 98 70% (last 10 home games) | VfL Bochum 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum | Competition: Bundesliga, matchday 10 | Venue: Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor • Kick-off: Friday 3 November 2023 at 19:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SV Darmstadt 98 51% | Draw 21% | VfL Bochum 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 74% (Under 26%) | BTTS Yes 72% (No 28%) | xG SV Darmstadt 98 2.22 / VfL Bochum 1.65 • Poisson strength factors: SV Darmstadt 98 attack 1.000 / def 1.497 | VfL Bochum attack 0.720 / def 1.114 | league avg home 1.996 / away 1.535 • Poisson stance: SV Darmstadt 98 (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.22
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
Expected Goals
1.65
VfL Bochum xG
72%
BTTS
90%
Over 1.5
74%
Over 2.5
54%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum FAQs
What time does SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum kick off?
SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum kicked off at 19:30 UK time on Friday 3 November 2023 at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
What was the final score in SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum?
SV Darmstadt 98 1 - 2 VfL Bochum.
Where is SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum being played?
The match is being played at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
What competition is SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum part of?
SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum is a Bundesliga fixture (matchday 10) (Germany).
Who is favourite to win SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum?
Our statistical model gives SV Darmstadt 98 a 51% chance of winning, VfL Bochum a 29% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making SV Darmstadt 98 the favourite.
Will both teams score in SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum?
Our model estimates a 72% probability that both SV Darmstadt 98 and VfL Bochum will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 74%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
SV Darmstadt 98's attacking strength (1.00x league average) is weighed against VfL Bochum's defensive record (1.11x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.22. The same calculation in reverse, VfL Bochum's attack versus SV Darmstadt 98's defence, projects 1.65 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from SV Darmstadt 98's last 9 games and VfL Bochum's last 43 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 8.6%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.5%), 2-2 (7.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 24% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SV Darmstadt 98 Win
51%
1.98
21%
4.78
29%
3.51
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
8.5%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.6%
Draw
2 – 2
7.0%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.22
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
Total xG
3.88
1.65
VfL Bochum xG
1.98
51%
Home win
4.78
21%
Draw
3.51
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
90%
Over 1.5
1.11
10%
Under 1.5
10.00
74%
Over 2.5
1.35
26%
Under 2.5
3.85
54%
Over 3.5
1.85
46%
Under 3.5
2.17
35%
Over 4.5
2.86
65%
Under 4.5
1.54
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
72%
BTTS Yes
1.38
28%
BTTS No
3.63
Clean Sheet
19%
5.23
11%
9.24
Win to Nil
10%
10.34
3%
32.41
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 4.6 | 7.6 | 6.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.1 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 3.8 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.6%.
How many goals are SV Darmstadt 98 and VfL Bochum expected to score?
The model projects 2.22 expected goals for SV Darmstadt 98 and 1.65 for VfL Bochum, a combined total of 3.88.
How confident is the prediction model for SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
SV Darmstadt 98's recent record stands at 22W 8D 13L from 43 games, a 1.72 PPG return, with L-W-W-L-L in the last five.
VfL Bochum, meanwhile, have gone 10W 10D 23L across 43 games — 0.93 PPG, with L-L-D-L-D in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours SV Darmstadt 98 by 0.79 — a real, if not enormous, edge over VfL Bochum heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, SV Darmstadt 98 have managed 12W 6D 3L from their last 21 home games — 2.00 PPG in front of their own supporters.
VfL Bochum's away record stands at 2W 5D 14L across their last 21 away games, a 0.52 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 0.93 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of VfL Bochum's recent record.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SV Darmstadt 98 come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
SV Darmstadt 98 are averaging 1.47 goals scored and 1.47 conceded per game recently; VfL Bochum are on 1.12 scored and 2.21 conceded.
Last 43 Results
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SV Darmstadt 98 (Home) vs VfL Bochum (Away)
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❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum Form FAQs
What form are SV Darmstadt 98 and VfL Bochum in coming into this match?
SV Darmstadt 98 have gone 22W 8D 13L in their last 43 games (1.72 PPG), while VfL Bochum have gone 10W 10D 23L in their last 43 (0.93 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SV Darmstadt 98 at home or VfL Bochum away?
SV Darmstadt 98's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SV Darmstadt 98 at home: 2.00 PPG; VfL Bochum away: 0.52 PPG.
Have SV Darmstadt 98 or VfL Bochum been keeping clean sheets recently?
SV Darmstadt 98 have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their recent games, VfL Bochum in 14%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 4 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 2 years from November 2023. They cover more than one competition — Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga. The most recent was on 18 January 2026, roughly 9 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 2 Aug 2025, when SV Darmstadt 98 won SV Darmstadt 98 4-1 VfL Bochum.
SV Darmstadt 98's record when hosting VfL Bochum specifically: 1W 0D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
1
SV Darmstadt 98
2
Draws
1
VfL Bochum
Recent Meetings
❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between SV Darmstadt 98 and VfL Bochum?
Across the 4 head-to-head matches in our data, SV Darmstadt 98 have won 1, VfL Bochum have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did SV Darmstadt 98 and VfL Bochum last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 18 January 2026: VfL Bochum 3-3 SV Darmstadt 98.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
SV Darmstadt 98 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 40% of those situations.
VfL Bochum are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — SV Darmstadt 98 62%, VfL Bochum 38% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 52% (SV Darmstadt 98) and 57% (VfL Bochum).
On the defensive side: SV Darmstadt 98 keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; VfL Bochum in 52%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SV Darmstadt 98 home games / VfL Bochum away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ SV Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in SV Darmstadt 98 and VfL Bochum matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 62% of SV Darmstadt 98's recent matches and 38% of VfL Bochum's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are SV Darmstadt 98 and VfL Bochum matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 52% of SV Darmstadt 98's recent games and 57% of VfL Bochum's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do SV Darmstadt 98 and VfL Bochum matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 86% of SV Darmstadt 98's recent matches and 81% of VfL Bochum's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as VfL Bochum defy the odds to beat SV Darmstadt 98 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
VfL Bochum beat SV Darmstadt 98 1-2 at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Regular Season - 10, in the Bundesliga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SV Darmstadt 98 2.22 xG and VfL Bochum 1.65 xG, a combined 3.88. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. SV Darmstadt 98 fell 1.2 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SV Darmstadt 98 attack 1.00 / defence 1.50 against VfL Bochum attack 0.72 / defence 1.11, drawn from 9/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it SV Darmstadt 98 51% | Draw 21% | VfL Bochum 29%, with SV Darmstadt 98 to win its most likely call at 51%. The actual VfL Bochum win had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 74%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 90% and landed. Over 3.5 was 54% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 72% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SV Darmstadt 98 56%, VfL Bochum 60%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SV Darmstadt 98's trading profile (43 games, 21 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and conceded here.
VfL Bochum's trading profile (43 games, 21 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, SV Darmstadt 98 arrived the stronger side — 1.72 PPG against 0.93. Form was overturned, with VfL Bochum winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. SV Darmstadt 98 (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.19 concession average — a leakier day than usual. VfL Bochum (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.62 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 1 against a 2.52 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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