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VfL Bochum after home win against Elversberg: What now against Schalke?
VfL Bochum starts the 2025/2026 season of the 2nd Bundesliga with current results, table and upcoming games.
VfL Bochum after home win against Elversberg: What now against Schalke?
The sporting events in the 2nd Bundesliga have already caused quite a stir this season. On August 15, 2025, VfL Bochum started the league with a mixed record. The team was able to collect three points from the two games played so far and is currently in 11th place in the table. The first appearance was a bitter defeat against SV Darmstadt 98, which ended 4-1. But last Sunday, the Bochum team gave their fans a reason to celebrate: They got back in the race with a 2-0 home win against SV 07 Elversberg. According to news.de, their balance sheet shows that they are now growing to meet the next challenges have to.
But what does the table look like? DSC Arminia is at the top with 6 points from two games, followed by Darmstadt 98 with 4 points. Bochum are not doing particularly well with a goal difference of -1 and one goal they have scored so far. In the coming weeks it will be crucial to improve on the above results.
Next games for VfL Bochum
Bochum will be away against FC Schalke 04 on August 23rd, 2025. The next home game is scheduled for August 30th against SC Preußen Münster. The fans are hoping for an improvement in performance to maximize points and give the table a better picture. The other matches include games against Paderborn and Nuremberg before an exciting home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf. These are all parties that Bochum has to take seriously in order to quickly escape from the lower table region.
Statistics and outlook
In terms of goal statistics, Bochum has scored one goal so far, which is manageable compared to other teams such as DSC Arminia, who have already scored 7 goals. According to sportingnews.com it is evident that a catch-up race will be necessary in order to be able to play in the orbit of the promotion places. Goal difference in particular is a point that coaches and players should focus on.
The next few weeks will be crucial and VfL Bochum fans hope that the team can develop the necessary understanding of the game and team chemistry. Some changes in the squad might be necessary in order to make better use of opportunities.