VfL Bochum vs FSV Mainz 05 Prediction

Full time: VfL Bochum 2-0 FSV Mainz 05. Our pre-match tip was wrong.

VfL Bochum host FSV Mainz 05 in the DFB Pokal on 27 Oct 2026 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Our model gives VfL Bochum a 15% chance of winning, rates the draw at 22% and gives FSV Mainz 05 62%. That makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite, and our tip is FSV Mainz 05 to win with a predicted score of 1-4.

On goals, the model puts over 2.5 goals at 77% and both teams to score at 72%.

Suggested bet: Combo Winner: FSV Mainz 05 and +2.5 goals.

VfL Bochum have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 6 matches (DLLWLD). FSV Mainz 05 have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 6 matches (LWLWWL).

This is the first meeting between VfL Bochum and FSV Mainz 05 in our records.