Match Preview
The DFB Pokal fixture at the WWK Arena sets Augsbourg against VfL Bochum on October 28, 2025. Both sides are eager to progress, with the home team slightly favored.
Prediction & Probability
Main pick: Augsbourg to win (50.15%) with odds of 1.39.
Form Guide (last 10)
| Team | Wins | Losses | Draws | Avg. Goals For | Avg. Goals Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsbourg | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| VfL Bochum | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
- Augsbourg have picked up more draws and lost fewer games than Bochum in their past ten matches.
- Both teams average over 3 goals per game combined, indicating an attacking game.
- 70% of matches for both sides see over 2.5 goals scored, promising a lively encounter.
Probable Lineups & Tactics
Augsbourg
Formation: 4-4-2. GK: F. Dahmen. Key attackers: F. Rieder, M. Komur.
- Solid defensive setup with four at the back and balanced midfield support.
- No noted injuries or absentees among starters.
VfL Bochum
Formation: 4-2-3-1. GK: T. Horn. Key attackers: G. Holtmann, P. Hofmann.
- A more offensive formation with a lone striker supported by attacking midfielders.
- Likely full-strength squad with substitutes ready.
Odds Snapshot
| Market | Augsbourg | VfL Bochum | Draw/Alt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | 1.39 | – | – |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Over 2.5 | – | – |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | – | – |
Head-to-Head
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | – |
Key Stats & Takeaways
- Augsbourg leads with a 50.15% chance to win, making them favorites.
- Both teams tend to play high-scoring games, with a 70% chance over 2.5 goals.
- Augsbourg’s 4-4-2 formation provides defensive solidity and balanced attacks.
- Bochum’s 4-2-3-1 can create chances but has conceded more losses recently.
- The average goals conceded are close, suggesting a tightly contested match.
- Both teams have shown the ability to find the net, supporting ‘both teams to score’.
- Limited head-to-head data, so recent form and odds drive this prediction.
Expert Verdict
- Main Bet: Augsbourg to win.
- Secondary Option: Over 2.5 goals in the match.
- Alternative: Both teams to score.
- Correct Score Lean: 2-1 to Augsbourg.
