Bochum before the away game: change of coach and negative record!

Bochum before the away game: change of coach and negative record!

Long faces among the fans of VfL Bochum: The club set a new negative record in the 2nd Bundesliga on October 18, 2025. There have been six defeats in a row and that puts pressure on those responsible. In order to get out of this difficult situation, Uwe Rösler has been hired, who will take over the team during the international break. Bochum urgently needs to turn things around, especially in the upcoming game against Hertha BSC.

Hertha BSC, on the other hand, seems to have found new hope. The Berliners have recently won two second division games and have remained unbeaten in their last three away games - mind you, without conceding a single goal. In this form they could become a real challenge for Bochum. But the statistics speak for themselves: in the first eight matchdays, only 16 goals were scored at Hertha, and the direct comparison between the two teams shows 20 wins for each side with 14 draws.

Change of coach at Hertha BSC

After Cristian Fiél was dismissed due to a sporting decline, Stefan Leitl took over the helm. Under his leadership, however, the promotion mission is likely to be postponed until next season. In the “Leitl table”, Hertha is in 12th place with an average points score of 1.0, which doesn’t really provide an improvement compared to its predecessor Fiél (1.14 points). Hopes now rest on a turnaround, especially after an impressive 5-1 win against Braunschweig.

In the last encounter, Hertha had luck on their side and were unable to take advantage of several defensive mistakes by Bochum. They should be more careful in the coming game, because five key players such as Vogt, Sissoko, Lenz, Kwarteng and Miyoshi are out due to injuries. That won't help Bochum's already defensively vulnerable team.

Outlook for the upcoming match

The betting odds for the game against Hertha are promising, with odds of 2.32 offered for a maximum of two goals. The forecasts continue to point to a low-scoring match, with Bochum potentially scoring a maximum of one goal. This could prove to be a big challenge for Rösler, who has to show that he has a good knack for the necessary turnaround.

The last duels in the 2nd Bundesliga always ended with a win for Herthan, although Bochum always kept a clean sheet. If the old lady can continue to show her form, Bochum will have a tough nut to crack next matchday. The fans are looking forward to the game - because this could really decide something that affects the rest of the season.

The last few meters will show whether VfL Bochum can get out of its slump or whether Hertha BSC will continue the positive trend. The next few days will be crucial for both clubs.

For further information about the game and the teams, please refer to the respective Reports from Wettbasis and 90min, who keep a close eye on current developments. Feverpitch also provides exciting insights into the coaching changes in the league.