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2. Bundesliga Matchday 11

Vfl Bochum vs Karlsruher Sc Prediction

VfL Bochum host Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga (matchday 11) on Sunday 8 November, 13:30 WAT. Our model rates the match 35% / 32% / 33% (home / draw / away), and the pick is Karlsruher SC or draw (65%).

VfL BochumLLLDW

13:30Sun 8 Nov 2026 · WAT

Karlsruher SCLLWLW

Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum

Our prediction

Karlsruher SC or draw65% probability · best odds 2.02

35%32%33%

VfL BochumDrawKarlsruher SC

Most likely score: 1 - 1
Both teams to score: 62%
Expected goals: 1.4 – 1.4
Double chance: 1X 67% · 12 68% · X2 65%

Model advice: Double chance : draw or Karlsruher SC

Form and team strength

Last 5 games	VfL Bochum	Karlsruher SC
Results	LLLDW	LLWLW
Goals scored per game	0.8	1.4
Goals conceded per game	1.4	2.0

VfL BochumKarlsruher SC

40%

60%Form

36%

64%Attack

59%

41%Defence

49%

51%Poisson

50%

50%Head to head

50%

50%Goals

47%

53%Overall

Head-to-head

2VfL Bochum4Draws2Karlsruher SC

17 May 2026Karlsruher SC1 - 2VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga
20 Dec 2025VfL Bochum2 - 2Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
10 Dec 2022Vfl Bochum1 - 2Karlsruher SCFriendlies Clubs
31 Jan 2021Vfl Bochum1 - 2Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
27 Sep 2020Karlsruher SC0 - 1Vfl Bochum2. Bundesliga
24 May 2020Karlsruher SC0 - 0Vfl Bochum2. Bundesliga

Best odds (1X2)

VfL Bochum1.87Betanofair 52%

Draw4.23Pinnaclefair 24%

Karlsruher SC4.05Marathonbetfair 24%

Compared across 10 bookmakers. Market margin 7.3%.

Compare all VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC odds

Model vs bookmakers

Outcome	Our model	Market (fair)	Edge
VfL Bochum	35%	51.8%	-16.8
Draw	32%	23.9%	+8.1
Karlsruher SC	33%	24.3%	+8.7

A positive edge means our model rates the outcome higher than the bookmakers’ margin-free price. It is a research signal, not a guarantee.

2. Bundesliga table position

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
11	VfL Bochum	10	-3	11	WDLLL
13	Karlsruher SC	10	-8	11	WLWLL

Full 2. Bundesliga table and predictions

Prediction analysis

VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC preview, prediction and stats – 8 Nov 2026 WAT

Sunday 8 November, 13:30 WAT is the date for this 2. Bundesliga matchday 11 meeting at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. VfL Bochum are 11th with 11 points from 10 games (goal difference -3); Karlsruher SC are 13th with 11 points from 10 (-8). They are level on points, so the result moves both sides in the table.

VfL Bochum and Karlsruher SC form

Form is a concern for VfL Bochum, who have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their last 5 (LLLDW). Karlsruher SC are struggling for results: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in the last 5 (LLWLW). Over those games VfL Bochum averaged 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, Karlsruher SC 1.4 and 2.0.

What the numbers say

The model sees little between the teams: VfL Bochum 35%, Karlsruher SC 33%, with 32% on the draw. Expected goals come out at 1.4 for VfL Bochum and 1.4 for Karlsruher SC, and the most likely single scoreline is 1-1 (12%). Over 2.5 goals is rated 53% and both teams to score (GG) 57%. The clearest strengths in the team comparison: Karlsruher SC in attack (64-36), VfL Bochum in defence (59-41), Karlsruher SC in form (60-40).

Head-to-head record

In the last 8 meetings VfL Bochum won 2, Karlsruher SC won 2 and 4 ended level, an average of 2.8 goals per game. Both teams scored in 6 of them and 5 went over 2.5 goals. The most recent meeting, on 17 May 2026, finished Karlsruher SC 1-2 VfL Bochum.

VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC odds

Across 10 bookmakers the best prices are 1.87 for VfL Bochum (Betano), 4.23 for the draw (Pinnacle) and 4.05 for Karlsruher SC (Marathonbet). With the margin removed the market reads 52% / 24% / 24%. Our model is 8.7 points higher than the bookmakers on Karlsruher SC – the biggest disagreement on this match. Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.60 and under at 2.49.

Our VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC prediction

Our pick for VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC is Karlsruher SC or draw, rated 65%, best price 2.02. Correct score suggestion: 1-1. Check confirmed line-ups an hour before kick-off – a late absence can change the picture.

Quick answers

Who will win VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC?: The model gives VfL Bochum 35%, the draw 32% and Karlsruher SC 33%. Our tip is Karlsruher SC or draw.
What is the predicted score for VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC?: 1-1 is the most likely scoreline (12%), from expected goals of 1.4 and 1.4.
Will both teams score in VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC?: GG is rated 57% by the model and the best GG price is 1.55.
When and where is VfL Bochum vs Karlsruher SC?: Sunday 8 November, 13:30 WAT, 2. Bundesliga (matchday 11), Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

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