Bochum II vs Schalke 04 II: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Schalke 04 II travel to face Bochum II on Saturday 26 September in the Regionalliga West – the ball rolls at 13:00 WAT. In the table, Bochum II are 13th, lower half, on 18 points after 15 matches; Schalke 04 II are 10th (lower half) with 20. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Bochum II, last 5: WLLLD Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Hilden, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Schalke 04 II, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Sportfreunde Lotte, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Feb 2026) it ended Bochum II 1–4 Schalke 04 II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bochum II 1.6 xG, Schalke 04 II 1.9 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 69% for three or more goals, 67% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bochum II 34%, draw 19%, Schalke 04 II 47%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.32.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (69%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bochum II 1–2 Schalke 04 II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Bochum II34%fair 2.96 · @2.66
Draw19%fair 5.14 · @3.76
Schalke 04 II47%fair 2.14 · @2.08
3.56Expected goals
1.62Bochum II xG
1.94Schalke 04 II xG
67%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
1–29%
2–17%
2–27%
1–36%
0–16%
From our goals model: Bochum II 1.6 – 1.9 Schalke 04 II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bochum II vs Schalke 04 II?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Bochum II vs Schalke 04 II?
On our numbers Bochum II have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Schalke 04 II 47%.
How many goals will there be in Bochum II vs Schalke 04 II?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bochum II vs Schalke 04 II?
Our predicted score is Bochum II 1–2 Schalke 04 II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Bochum II vs Schalke 04 II?
Bochum II vs Schalke 04 II (Regionalliga West) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
