VfL Bochum 1848 vs Darmstadt 98 - 2. Bundesliga Match

VfL Bochum 1848 vs Darmstadt 98 Preview: 2. Bundesliga Clash

VfL Bochum 1848 will host Darmstadt 98 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 15:30 UTC in what promises to be an exciting 2. Bundesliga encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.

Current Form & Recent Results

VfL Bochum 1848 have been difficult to beat recently, remaining undefeated in 1 of their last 1 matches despite only winning 0.

Darmstadt 98 have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 2 games while suffering 1 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.

Head-to-Head Record

History favors VfL Bochum 1848 in this fixture. In their last 14 meetings, the hosts have claimed 5 victories, with Darmstadt 98 winning 4 and 5 ending in draws. This slight edge in the record could give them the psychological advantage heading into this clash.

Match Prediction & Analysis

This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.

Key Facts

• Kick-off: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 15:30 UTC
• Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion
• Competition: 2. Bundesliga
• VfL Bochum 1848 Position: 10th (21 pts)
• Darmstadt 98 Position: 3rd (33 pts)
• H2H Record (Last 14): VfL Bochum 1848 5W - 5D - 4W Darmstadt 98