Energie vs Bochum prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 30, 2026, Energie and Bochum will meet in the 13th round of Germany's 2. Bundesliga. For both sides, this is a relatively rare chance to claim a victory.
Energie - Bochum team news and expert analysis
The club from Cottbus earned promotion from the third tier after finishing second. They have been collecting points quite actively at the higher level, although they were knocked out of the cup at the first hurdle after losing 0-2 at home to Augsburg. In the 2. Bundesliga, however, they extended their unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw against Heidenheim.
The team from Vonovia Ruhrstadion were playing in the top flight not long ago, but finished only ninth in the 2. Bundesliga last season. They have also suffered more defeats than victories at the start of the current campaign, although they did beat Greuther Fürth. They at least managed to draw with Wolfsburg. This week, they defeated Mainz, albeit in the cup.
The division newcomers score an average of 1.89 goals per match, but also concede twice per game. Uwe Rösler's side score 0.67 goals away from home while conceding 1.11.
Previous meetings: Energie - Bochum
The visitors have won all three of the teams' most recent head-to-head encounters.
The hosts are considered the favorites here. However, it appears that the visitors are well placed to “avoid defeat” this time (odds – 1.60).
Energie - Bochum: key statistics and trends
- Energie have drawn four of their last six matches
- Both teams have scored in 78% of Energie's matches, with an average total of 3.89 goals per game.
- Bochum are unbeaten in their last two matches
- Both teams have scored in 44% of Bochum's matches, with an average total of 1.78 goals per game
Energie - Bochum: possible starting lineups
Energie play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lotka - Borgmann, Erlain, Manu, Röhrig - Michelbrink, Bittencourt - Kinsombi, Dardai, Hannemann - Butler
Bochum play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Horn - Wittek, Mets, Steinwender, Kleiber - Patiño, Meyer - Holtmann, Miyoshi, Rasmussen - Hofmann
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