VfL Bochum 0-2 SC Freiburg – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates VfL Bochum at 74%, yet other data sources diverge — this VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
SC Freiburg make the trip to Vonovia Ruhrstadion to face VfL Bochum in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 21. The match kicks off on Saturday 18 February 2023 at 14:30 UTC.
Form
VfL Bochum (all games): 5W 0D 5L across 10 Bundesliga fixtures this term — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W L L W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 2.20 conceded. However, 2.20 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for VfL Bochum, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, VfL Bochum have gone 6W 1D 3L this season (10 games, 1.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.90 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.
SC Freiburg's overall Bundesliga record this term: 6W 1D 3L from 10 games (1.90 PPG). Last five: L D W L W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.80. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for SC Freiburg, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Bundesliga this season, SC Freiburg have posted 4W 2D 4L from 10 away outings — 1.40 PPG. Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 2.30 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 1.40 is notably below their overall 1.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.50 for VfL Bochum, 1.90 for SC Freiburg — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 3 meetings: VfL Bochum 1W, SC Freiburg 2W, 0D.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 26 Aug 2022, ended 0–1 with SC Freiburg winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
VfL Bochum — key trading statistics (54 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they fail to score in 39% of games.
SC Freiburg — key trading statistics (54 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 69% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — VfL Bochum 48% versus SC Freiburg 59%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (VfL Bochum 57% | SC Freiburg 63%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects VfL Bochum 3.18 xG and SC Freiburg 1.29 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: VfL Bochum attack 1.202 / defence 1.105 | SC Freiburg attack 0.878 / defence 1.391. League average goals — home 1.900 / away 1.325. SC Freiburg bring a strong defensive rating of 1.391 — this is suppressing VfL Bochum's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 54 VfL Bochum games / 54 SC Freiburg games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: VfL Bochum 74% | Draw 15% | SC Freiburg 11%. Fair-value odds: VfL Bochum 1.35 | Draw 6.67 | SC Freiburg 9.09. The model has a clear lean to VfL Bochum (74%) — a 63pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 82% | BTTS probability 70% | Total xG 4.46. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 82% — a total xG of 4.46 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 70% reflects that both xG figures (3.18 / 1.29) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates VfL Bochum as the most likely outcome at 74% — clear model lean.
Poisson projects 4.46 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 82% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.7 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 70% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: VfL Bochum 70% | SC Freiburg 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 21 | Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion • Kick-off: Saturday 18 Feb 2023, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: VfL Bochum 74% | Draw 15% | SC Freiburg 11% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 82% | BTTS 70% | xG VfL Bochum 3.18 / SC Freiburg 1.29 • Poisson strength factors: VfL Bochum attack 1.202 / def 1.105 | SC Freiburg attack 0.878 / def 1.391 | league avg home 1.900 / away 1.325 • Poisson stance: VfL Bochum (74%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
3.18
VfL Bochum xG
Expected Goals
1.29
SC Freiburg xG
70%
BTTS
95%
Over 1.5
82%
Over 2.5
65%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg kick off?
VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg kicked off at 14:30 on Saturday 18 February 2023 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
What was the final score in VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg?
VfL Bochum 0 - 2 SC Freiburg.
Where is VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg being played?
The match is being played at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
What competition is VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg part of?
VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg is a Regular Season - 21 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg?
Our statistical model gives VfL Bochum a 74% chance of winning, SC Freiburg a 11% chance, and a 15% chance of a draw — making VfL Bochum the favourite.
Will both teams score in VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg?
Our model estimates a 70% probability that both VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg will score (BTTS).
Will VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 82%.
What is the head-to-head record between VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg?
Record (3 meetings): VfL Bochum 1W | Draws 0 | SC Freiburg 2W.
What form are VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg in?
VfL Bochum (all comps): 5W-0D-5L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.20 | L5 W-L-L-W-L. SC Freiburg (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-D-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from VfL Bochum's attack rating (1.20) and SC Freiburg's defence rating (1.39), the model arrives at 3.18 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — SC Freiburg's attack (0.88x) against VfL Bochum's defence (1.10x) — and the away total comes out at 1.29.
These ratings are built from 54/54 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 3-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 7.9%. Close behind: 2-1 (7.5%), 4-1 (6.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 22% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
VfL Bochum Win
74%
1.36
15%
6.53
11%
9.02
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
3 – 1
7.9%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 1
7.5%
Home win
4 – 1
6.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
3.18
VfL Bochum xG
Total xG
4.46
1.29
SC Freiburg xG
1.36
74%
Home win
6.53
15%
Draw
9.02
11%
Away win
Goals Markets
94%
Over 1.5
1.06
6%
Under 1.5
16.67
82%
Over 2.5
1.22
18%
Under 2.5
5.56
65%
Over 3.5
1.54
35%
Under 3.5
2.86
46%
Over 4.5
2.17
54%
Under 4.5
1.85
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
70%
BTTS Yes
1.42
30%
BTTS No
3.36
Clean Sheet
28%
3.62
4%
23.95
Win to Nil
20%
4.92
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg?
Our Poisson model rates 3-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 7.9%.
How many goals are VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg expected to score?
The model projects 3.18 expected goals for VfL Bochum and 1.29 for SC Freiburg, a combined total of 4.46.
How confident is the prediction model for VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 74%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
VfL Bochum's recent record stands at 18W 7D 29L from 54 games, a 1.13 PPG return, with W-L-L-W-L in the last five. The sample for VfL Bochum is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
SC Freiburg, meanwhile, have gone 26W 14D 14L across 54 games — 1.70 PPG, with L-D-W-L-W in their last five. The sample for SC Freiburg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours SC Freiburg by 0.57 — a real, if not enormous, edge over VfL Bochum heading into this one.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, VfL Bochum have managed 13W 5D 8L from 26 games — 1.69 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.13 PPG overall — VfL Bochum are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
SC Freiburg's away record stands at 11W 6D 9L across 26 trips, a 1.50 PPG haul.
Attack vs Defence
VfL Bochum are averaging 1.15 goals scored and 1.87 conceded per game recently; SC Freiburg are on 1.67 scored and 1.43 conceded.
Last 54 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
VfL Bochum
Blended
SC Freiburg
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg in coming into this match?
VfL Bochum have gone 18W 7D 29L in their last 54 games (1.13 PPG), while SC Freiburg have gone 26W 14D 14L in their last 54 (1.70 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — VfL Bochum at home or SC Freiburg away?
VfL Bochum's home record (1.69 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — VfL Bochum at home: 1.69 PPG; SC Freiburg away: 1.50 PPG.
Have VfL Bochum or SC Freiburg been keeping clean sheets recently?
VfL Bochum have kept a clean sheet in 17% of their recent games, SC Freiburg in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to November 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 1 February 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: SC Freiburg have taken the last 7 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: SC Freiburg won 3-0 on 16 Apr 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, VfL Bochum have gone 1W 0D 3L from 4 meetings on their own ground against SC Freiburg — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
VfL Bochum
0
Draws
7
SC Freiburg
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg?
From 8 meetings on record, VfL Bochum have won 1, SC Freiburg have won 7, and 0 have been drawn.
When did VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg last play each other?
They last met on 1 February 2025, when VfL Bochum 0-1 SC Freiburg.
Who has won more matches between VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg?
SC Freiburg have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
VfL Bochum are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time.
SC Freiburg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — VfL Bochum 50%, SC Freiburg 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (VfL Bochum) and 65% (SC Freiburg). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 23% and 42% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: SC Freiburg in 35%; VfL Bochum have failed to score in 31% of games; SC Freiburg in 27%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = VfL Bochum home games / SC Freiburg away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when VfL Bochum play SC Freiburg?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of VfL Bochum's recent matches and 54% of SC Freiburg's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is VfL Bochum vs SC Freiburg usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of VfL Bochum's matches and 65% of SC Freiburg's.
Do VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg tend to score early?
VfL Bochum have had a goal before half-time in 65% of their recent matches, SC Freiburg in 69% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
SC Freiburg cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over VfL Bochum.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
SC Freiburg beat VfL Bochum 0-2 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Regular Season - 21, in the Bundesliga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting VfL Bochum 3.18 xG and SC Freiburg 1.29 xG, a combined 4.46. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. VfL Bochum fell 3.2 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of VfL Bochum attack 1.20 / defence 1.10 against SC Freiburg attack 0.88 / defence 1.39, drawn from 54/54 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it VfL Bochum 74% | Draw 15% | SC Freiburg 11%, with VfL Bochum to win its most likely call at 74%. Instead the game produced a SC Freiburg win, an outcome the model had rated at just 11% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 82%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 95% and landed. Over 3.5 was 65% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 70% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (VfL Bochum 57%, SC Freiburg 63%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
VfL Bochum's trading profile (54 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 39% of games, a blank that repeated today.
SC Freiburg's trading profile (54 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, SC Freiburg arrived the stronger side — 1.70 PPG against 1.13. That form edge translated into the three points. VfL Bochum (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.46 scoring average — below par going forward. SC Freiburg (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.69 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.