FC St. Pauli v VfL Bochum prediction

2. Bundesliga · Sat, 21 Nov 2026 12:30 GMT · Millerntor-Stadion

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for FC St. Pauli v VfL Bochum, 2. Bundesliga on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 12:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

FC St. Pauli host VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday 21 November (kick-off 12:30 UK).

The key numbers

VfL Bochum are unbeaten in the last six meetings with FC St. Pauli, every meeting checked. FC St. Pauli are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. VfL Bochum are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Eight of FC St. Pauli’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 11 of FC St. Pauli’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, FC St. Pauli have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 1.57. FC St. Pauli have scored 13 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). FC St. Pauli have conceded 16 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Six of VfL Bochum’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in nine of VfL Bochum’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, VfL Bochum have five wins, no draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 2.14 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 1.14. VfL Bochum have scored 11 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). VfL Bochum have conceded 13 goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

FC St. Pauli (ninth) and VfL Bochum (eighth) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have VfL Bochum the stronger side, 68 rating points above FC St. Pauli (VfL Bochum 1525, FC St. Pauli 1456, after at least 181 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 May 2025, finished FC St. Pauli 0–2 VfL Bochum.

Team news

Predicted FC St. Pauli XI (4-1-3-2): B. Voll, D. Nemeth, L. Ritzka, E. Smith, C. Metcalfe, J. Fujita, L. Oppie, A. Pyrka, M. Rasmussen, A. Ceesay, B. Hrgota — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, M. Mathisen (5.7 per match over five appearances, one goal) and Abdoulie Ceesay (4.0 per match over nine appearances, five goals) have been FC St. Pauli’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for FC St. Pauli (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Mathisen averages 4.3 tackles per 90 over 415 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last five appearances. Abdoulie Ceesay averages 2.9 shots per 90 over 580 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last nine appearances.

Predicted VfL Bochum XI (4-2-3-1): T. Horn, M. Steinwender, K. Mets, S. Klaiber, M. Wittek, M. Pannewig, T. Meyer, B. Taz, K. Miyoshi, G. Holtmann, P. Hofmann — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, P. Hofmann (4.1 per match over 13 appearances, seven goals) and M. Pannewig (3.5 per match over 12 appearances, one assist) have been VfL Bochum’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for VfL Bochum (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), P. Hofmann averages 2.4 shots per 90 over 1108 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. M. Pannewig averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 954 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 21 Nov 2026 12:30 GMT · 2. Bundesliga · Millerntor-Stadion
Head-to-head (last 6): FC St. Pauli 0 · draws 2 · VfL Bochum 4 · 2.67 goals/game
Recent form: FC St. Pauli 1W 2D 2L · VfL Bochum 3W 1D 1L

FC St. Pauli v VfL Bochum (2. Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 1.25

Goals

against 1.38 / 1.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.5 / 5.38

Corners

against 4.38 / 4.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

4.38 / 5

Shots on target

against 3.88 / 4.63 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.88 / 2.25

Cards

against 2.38 / 1.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 8 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	FC St. Pauli for / against	Line	VfL Bochum for / against
Goals scored	1.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.5 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	14.13 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	16 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4.38 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	5 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	12.75 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	12.38 for · 7.88 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.88 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.25 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5

FC St. Pauli

FC St. Pauli Goalkeeper

FC St. Pauli — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
B. Voll	12	901080 min	383.2 /90	100.8 /90	00 /90

FC St. Pauli — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC St. Pauli before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
B. Voll n 8	90	2.5 6/4

FC St. Pauli Defensive

FC St. Pauli — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
D. Nemeth	12	901080 min	302.5 /90	110.9 /90	60.5 /90	847 /90	80.7 /90	40.3 /90
L. Ritzka	7	80561 min	91.4 /90	71.1 /90	10.2 /90	243.9 /90	10.2 /90	10.2 /90
T. Ando	6	79471 min	51 /90	81.5 /90	10.2 /90	254.8 /90	81.5 /90	20.4 /90
M. Mathisen	5	83415 min	204.3 /90	81.7 /90	40.9 /90	378 /90	61.3 /90	20.4 /90
A. Dźwigała	2	3468 min	11.3 /90	11.3 /90	00 /90	22.6 /90	22.6 /90	11.3 /90
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FC St. Pauli — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC St. Pauli before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
D. Nemeth n 8	90	0.5 3/1	0.6 4/1	—
B. Voll n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
L. Oppie n 8	89	1 5/3	0.6 5/0	—
A. Pyrka n 8	84.4	0.9 6/1	1.5 5/4	—
M. Rasmussen n 8	67.1	0.7 3/1	1.7 5/4	—
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FC St. Pauli — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC St. Pauli before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
D. Nemeth n 8	90	2.9 7/7
L. Oppie n 8	89	1.1 5/2
A. Pyrka n 8	84.4	2.3 8/6
M. Rasmussen n 8	67.1	1.7 5/5
M. Kaars n 8	30.1	0.4 1/0
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FC St. Pauli Attacking

FC St. Pauli — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Kaars	12	46548 min	20.3 /90	00 /90	132.1 /90	81.3 /90	61 /90	30.5 /90
Abdoulie Ceesay	9	64580 min	50.8 /90	00 /90	192.9 /90	91.4 /90	60.9 /90	81.2 /90
B. Hrgota	7	79551 min	00 /90	20.3 /90	101.6 /90	61 /90	142.3 /90	122 /90
T. Hara	7	57400 min	20.5 /90	10.2 /90	51.1 /90	30.7 /90	61.4 /90	20.5 /90
Youssoupha Niang	6	57341 min	00 /90	00 /90	51.3 /90	10.3 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90
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FC St. Pauli — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC St. Pauli before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
D. Nemeth n 8	90	0.5 2/2	0 0/0
B. Voll n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Oppie n 8	89	1.3 5/4	0 0/0
A. Pyrka n 8	84.4	0.4 2/1	0.4 2/1
M. Rasmussen n 8	67.1	0.7 3/1	0 0/0
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FC St. Pauli — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC St. Pauli before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
D. Nemeth n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
B. Voll n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Oppie n 8	89	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
A. Pyrka n 8	84.4	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
M. Rasmussen n 8	67.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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VfL Bochum

VfL Bochum Goalkeeper

VfL Bochum — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
T. Horn	13	911178 min	372.8 /90	100.8 /90	00 /90

VfL Bochum — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Bochum before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
T. Horn n 8	90	3.1 6/5

VfL Bochum Defensive

VfL Bochum — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
M. Steinwender	13	911178 min	120.9 /90	131 /90	151.1 /90	473.6 /90	90.7 /90	30.2 /90
Karol Mets	13	871133 min	100.8 /90	171.4 /90	30.2 /90	332.6 /90	121 /90	10.1 /90
M. Wittek	13	871128 min	161.3 /90	131 /90	50.4 /90	514.1 /90	100.8 /90	20.2 /90
S. Klaiber	9	82737 min	111.3 /90	141.7 /90	60.7 /90	263.2 /90	111.3 /90	40.5 /90
O. Olsen	5	65324 min	51.4 /90	113.1 /90	20.6 /90	164.4 /90	92.5 /90	10.3 /90
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VfL Bochum — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Bochum before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
M. Steinwender n 8	90	0.9 6/1	0 0/0	—
T. Horn n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0	—
Karol Mets n 8	90	1.3 7/3	0.3 2/0	—
M. Wittek n 8	85.8	0.5 2/1	1.3 5/4	—
P. Hofmann n 8	81.3	1.9 7/4	0.8 6/0	—
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VfL Bochum — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Bochum before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
M. Steinwender n 8	90	0.9 5/2
Karol Mets n 8	90	0.6 3/1
M. Wittek n 8	85.8	1.7 8/3
P. Hofmann n 8	81.3	0.7 4/1
K. Miyoshi n 8	67	1 3/1
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VfL Bochum Attacking

VfL Bochum — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
P. Hofmann	13	851108 min	70.6 /90	00 /90	292.4 /90	161.3 /90	141.1 /90	10.1 /90
C. Rasmussen	13	57744 min	40.5 /90	10.1 /90	192.3 /90	101.2 /90	131.6 /90	131.6 /90
Jarne Steuckers	8	42336 min	00 /90	10.3 /90	92.4 /90	30.8 /90	51.3 /90	30.8 /90
Alessandro Crimaldi	4	33131 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	21.4 /90	10.7 /90
K. Miyoshi	13	74961 min	20.2 /90	10.1 /90	191.8 /90	70.7 /90	161.5 /90	111 /90
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VfL Bochum — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Bochum before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
M. Steinwender n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
T. Horn n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Karol Mets n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Wittek n 8	85.8	0.5 3/1	0.1 1/0
P. Hofmann n 8	81.3	2.5 8/4	1.4 6/3
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VfL Bochum — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Bochum before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Steinwender n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Horn n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Karol Mets n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
M. Wittek n 8	85.8	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
P. Hofmann n 8	81.3	0.7 4/1	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind FC St. Pauli v VfL Bochum — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

FC St. PauliWDDLL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

VfL BochumLDWWW

Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

FC St. Pauli 0 · 2 draws · VfL Bochum 4 · 2.67 goals/game

2025-05-17 FC St. Pauli 0–2 VfL Bochum
2025-01-15 VfL Bochum 1–0 FC St. Pauli
2021-01-28 FC St. Pauli 2–3 Vfl Bochum
2020-09-21 Vfl Bochum 2–2 FC St. Pauli
2020-06-05 Vfl Bochum 2–0 FC St. Pauli
2019-11-08 FC St. Pauli 1–1 Vfl Bochum

League standing · 2026/27

FC St. Pauli#9 pos12 pts11 pl-3 GD

VfL Bochum#8 pos14 pts11 pl-2 GD

Goals per game

FC St. Pauli scored1.18

VfL Bochum scored1

FC St. Pauli conceded1.45

VfL Bochum conceded1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between FC St. Pauli and VfL Bochum?: In their last 6 meetings, FC St. Pauli won 0, VfL Bochum won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of FC St. Pauli and VfL Bochum?: Recent form — FC St. Pauli 1W 2D 2L; VfL Bochum 3W 1D 1L.

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