Bochum
- VfL Bochum are 13th in the 2. Bundesliga 2025-2026 season with 13 points from 12 games, while 1.FC Dynamo Dresden sit 17th with 7 points from 12 games. Based on these standings, our VfL Bochum vs 1.FC Dynamo Dresden betting tips suggest Bochum are in a stronger position coming into this fixture.
- VfL Bochum are undefeated in their last 5 matches (W4, D1), including 2-0 wins at home to Magdeburg and away to Eintracht Braunschweig.
- Rösler has instilled a higher tempo, better work-rate and more organisation at the back, with real compactness and set-piece focus.
- Bochum have won both of their most recent home matches to nil, so I expect Rösler to have his side suffocate Dresden’s build-up play and play patiently when in possession.
- Philipp Hofmann has been a creative spark with 3 assists in his last 5 matches, while the hosts’ main man up top is Francis Onyeka with 4 goals in 9 appearances.
Dynamo Dresden
- Dynamo Dresden have taken 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats from their 6 away games this season, scoring 8 goals on their travels.
- This VfL Bochum vs 1.FC Dynamo Dresden betting tips preview highlights that Dynamo Dresden’s away form leaves much to be desired, especially with their lack of victories in recent games.
- Dresden were beaten by fellow strugglers Hertha Berlin and Nuernberg in their last two fixtures.
- Their problem has been getting the ball in the net and Christoph Daferner has been their lone finisher, scoring 5 goals in 11 league appearances.
Key Players
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Key players:
- Christoph Daferner has been their lone finisher, scoring 5 goals in 11 league appearances.
- Philipp Hofmann has been a creative spark with 3 assists in his last 5 matches.
- The hosts’ main man up top is Francis Onyeka with 4 goals in 9 appearances.
Betting Insights
1.85Bochum is the favorite with bookmakers for this match, while the visitors are priced at 3.8 , with the draw 3.78 .
Prediction
The VfL Bochum vs 1.FC Dynamo Dresden prediction points to a tight contest, but I’ll back Bochum to edge it as they are on a hot streak and have home-field advantage.