VfL Bochum v Holstein Kiel result
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VfL Bochum 2–2 Holstein Kiel — this Bundesliga match was drawn.
The result
VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel drew 2–2 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in the Bundesliga on Saturday 21 September. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Holstein Kiel created the better chances, 1.51 xG to 0.84 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
VfL Bochum led 2–1 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Holstein Kiel: B. Pichler (15’, assisted by A. Kelati) and Shuto Machino (89’, assisted by S. Skrzybski); VfL Bochum: Matúš Bero (22’, assisted by Myron Boadu) and Lukas Daschner (35’, assisted by P. Hofmann).
Discipline
The bookings — VfL Bochum: Matúš Bero (39’), Dani de Wit (48’), P. Hofmann (76’) and Felix Passlack (78’); Holstein Kiel: Magnus Knudsen (90+4’).
What it changes
VfL Bochum are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Holstein Kiel are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum) 5.5, B. Pichler (Holstein Kiel) 5.5 and A. Kelati (Holstein Kiel) 5.0 led the match.
Next up
VfL Bochum next host VfL Wolfsburg on 23 October 2026.
Holstein Kiel next host Dynamo Dresden on 25 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for VfL Bochum: VfL Bochum v VfL Wolfsburg, Friday 23 October — the preview. Next for Holstein Kiel: Holstein Kiel v Dynamo Dresden, Sunday 25 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: VfL Bochum 2–2 Holstein Kiel · Bundesliga
- Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion · Bochum
- Referee: M. Petersen
- Head-to-head (last 6): VfL Bochum 2 · draws 1 · Holstein Kiel 3 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: VfL Bochum 1W 0D 4L · Holstein Kiel 2W 0D 3L
VfL Bochum 2–2 Holstein Kiel (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 14 September 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | VfL Bochum for / against | Line | Holstein Kiel for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.63 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.67 for · 8.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2 for · 7.75 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.5 for · 22.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9.75 for · 18.5 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.17 for · 8 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 7.25 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.83 for · 10.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13 for · 10.75 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.67 for · 0.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 2.75 against n 4 Last 5 |
VfL Bochum
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. de Wit n 8 | 85.9 | 2.9 | 0.7 | — |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 37.6 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| Bernardo n 8 | 84.4 | 2 | 1.1 | — |
| I. Sissoko n 8 | 75.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 | — |
| T. Oermann n 8 | 38.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Hofmann n 8 | 69 | 2.6 | 1 |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 37.6 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| K. Miyoshi n 8 | 50 | 2 | 1.6 |
| A. Balde n 8 | 18.1 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| T. Asano n 8 | 55.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Stöger n 8 | 92 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 37.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| P. Hofmann n 8 | 69 | 0.5 | 0 |
| F. Passlack n 8 | 76.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| M. Wittek n 8 | 87.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Oermann n 8 | 38.1 | 3.5 |
| M. Bero n 8 | 76.3 | 3.1 |
| I. Sissoko n 8 | 75.1 | 3.1 |
| Bernardo n 8 | 84.4 | 2.9 |
| A. Balde n 8 | 18.1 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Drewes n 8 | 90 | 4 |
| M. Riemann n 8 | 90 | 3.9 |
| A. Luthe n 8 | 93.8 | 2.6 |
Holstein Kiel
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Remberg n 8 | 48.1 | 2.3 | 1.6 | — |
| F. Porath n 8 | 59.4 | 2.1 | 1.7 | — |
| M. Ivezić n 8 | 73.9 | 2 | 0.5 | — |
| A. Bernhardsson n 8 | 71.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 | — |
| B. Pichler n 8 | 69 | 1.8 | 3.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Skrzybski n 8 | 69.1 | 1.8 | 1 |
| A. Bernhardsson n 8 | 71.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| S. Machino n 8 | 67.8 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| B. Pichler n 8 | 69 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| T. Becker n 8 | 87.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Bernhardsson n 8 | 71.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| S. Skrzybski n 8 | 69.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Tymoteusz Puchacz n 8 | 41.1 | 0 | 0.5 |
| T. Becker n 8 | 87.9 | 0.4 | 0 |
| T. Rothe n 8 | 85.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Remberg n 8 | 48.1 | 3.7 |
| L. Rosenboom n 4 | 33.5 | 3.4 |
| L. Holtby n 8 | 78 | 3 |
| P. Sander n 8 | 74.1 | 2.7 |
| M. Schulz n 8 | 41.4 | 2.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Weiner n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
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Match statistics & details
| VfL Bochum | Holstein Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Possession | 56% |
| 0.84 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.51 |
| 14 | Shots | 14 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 8 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 2 | Corners | 5 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 19 | Fouls | 9 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 345 | Passes | 428 |
| 74% | Pass accuracy | 78% |
VfL Bochum player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Drewes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| F. Passlack | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| J. Medić | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Wittek | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| D. de Wit | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| I. Sissoko | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Bero | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Y | 7.2 |
| P. Hofmann | 85 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| L. Daschner | 63 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Boadu | 63 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| E. Mašović | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Anthony Losilla sub | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Kwarteng sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Broschinski sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Pannewig sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Holstein Kiel player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Weiner | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Becker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Johansson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| F. Porath | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Knudsen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.7 |
| B. Pichler | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Gigović | 81 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Geschwill | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| L. Holtby | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Kelati | 64 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Tymoteusz Puchacz | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Rosenboom sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. Skrzybski sub | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Arp sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Machino sub | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| N. Remberg sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind VfL Bochum v Holstein Kiel — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-04-03 Vfl Bochum 2–1 Holstein Kiel
- 2020-12-04 Holstein Kiel 3–1 Vfl Bochum
- 2020-05-27 Vfl Bochum 2–1 Holstein Kiel
- 2019-10-25 Holstein Kiel 2–1 Vfl Bochum
- 2019-02-23 Vfl Bochum 1–3 Holstein Kiel
- 2018-09-22 Holstein Kiel 2–2 Vfl Bochum
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel?
- In their last 6 meetings, VfL Bochum won 2, Holstein Kiel won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel?
- Recent form — VfL Bochum 1W 0D 4L; Holstein Kiel 2W 0D 3L.
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