Fortuna Düsseldorf vs VfL Bochum: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 27 February the 2. Bundesliga brings Fortuna Düsseldorf against VfL Bochum at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Kick-off: 18:30 WAT.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Fortuna Düsseldorf 1.3 xG, VfL Bochum 1.2 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Fortuna Düsseldorf 41%, draw 27%, VfL Bochum 33%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Fortuna Düsseldorf 1–1 VfL Bochum. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Fortuna Düsseldorf41%fair 2.44 · @2.25
Draw27%fair 3.77 · @3.30
VfL Bochum33%fair 3.07 · @3.10
2.52Expected goals
1.34Fortuna Düsseldorf xG
1.18VfL Bochum xG
59%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
1–28%
From our goals model: Fortuna Düsseldorf 1.3 – 1.2 VfL Bochum expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Fortuna Düsseldorf to win✓
41%
2.44
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
73%
1.36
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.67
Draw no bet
Fortuna Düsseldorf (draw no bet)✓
56%
1.79
–
Asian handicap
VfL Bochum +1 (Asian handicap)
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.94
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.11
First team to score
Fortuna Düsseldorf to score first✓
49%
2.05
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.28
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Fortuna Düsseldorf / FT Fortuna Düsseldorf✓
23%
4.27
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
11.73
–
Recent results
Fortuna Düsseldorf – last 2
LD
21 Feb
@ SV Darmstadt 98
1–2
L
13 Feb
vs Preußen Münster
0–0
D
0.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
VfL Bochum – last 2
DD
20 Feb
vs 1. FC Nürnberg
1–1
D
15 Feb
vs SC Paderborn 07
0–0
D
0.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Fortuna Düsseldorf and VfL Bochum.
What is the prediction for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs VfL Bochum?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Fortuna Düsseldorf vs VfL Bochum?
On our numbers Fortuna Düsseldorf have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 27% and VfL Bochum 33%.
How many goals will there be in Fortuna Düsseldorf vs VfL Bochum?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Fortuna Düsseldorf vs VfL Bochum?
Our predicted score is Fortuna Düsseldorf 1–1 VfL Bochum, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Fortuna Düsseldorf vs VfL Bochum?
Fortuna Düsseldorf vs VfL Bochum (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Friday 27 February 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
