Eintracht Braunschweig vs 14.08.26 16:300 – 1Full Time
VfL Bochum — 2. Bundesliga: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Bochum edge Braunschweig thanks to first-half Hofmann strike
VfL Bochum secured a 1-0 win away at Eintracht Braunschweig in round two of the 2. Bundesliga, played at the Eintracht-Stadion. The only goal came in the 18th minute when Philipp Hofmann converted a Kōji Miyoshi assist, and that scoreline held through half-time and beyond to decide the contest.
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Braunschweig, under Lars Kornetka, dominated territory with 55 percent possession and produced 17 shots to Bochum's 13, yet could not find a way past the visitors' defence after falling behind early. Uwe Rosler's side, despite seeing less of the ball, remained compact and made their sole first-half opening count.
The result lifted Bochum to third position in the early standings on three points from two games, level with Braunschweig on points but behind in the table order after the home side's earlier results. Marc Philip Eckermann took charge of a match that produced five bookings in total, three for the visitors and two for the hosts.
Michael Steinwender was among the highest-rated performers on the pitch for Bochum, finishing with a 7.5 rating despite not registering a goal or assist, matched only by Braunschweig's Yann Sturm on the same mark.
Braunschweig's 55 percent share of possession reflected their control of the ball without translating into a breakthrough against Bochum's resolute rearguard.
VfL Bochum won 1–0 away against Eintracht Braunschweig (half-time 0–1).
Eintracht Braunschweig met VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga (Regular Season - 2). Kick-off was Friday, 14 August 2026, 16:30 UTC at Eintracht-Stadion. Referee: Marc Philip Eckermann.
Team pages: Eintracht Braunschweig · VfL Bochum · 2. Bundesliga
Key moments
- 18' Goal: Philipp Hofmann (assist: Kōji Miyoshi) — 0–1 · Watch Philipp Hofmann's goal video (18')
Starting line-ups
Eintracht Braunschweig (4-3-1-2)
VfL Bochum (4-2-3-1)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave Eintracht Braunschweig 37%, the draw 30%, VfL Bochum 33%. It finished Eintracht Braunschweig 0–1 VfL Bochum.
Home ground outweighs VfL Bochum's rating edge — VfL Bochum are the stronger side on our strength rating, but home ground gives Eintracht Braunschweig the lean. The draw at 30% is lifted by the early-season fade in home wins.
Why Eintracht Braunschweig at 37%?
Home ground, against the rating. VfL Bochum sit 75 points higher on our strength rating — 1467 to 1543. Sides with a 50–100-point rating edge on the road won 32.9% of 10,502 such games.
Why only 37%?
Because VfL Bochum are the stronger side on our strength rating. Both sides are inside their first six league games — home wins land softer this early in the season, so this trims Eintracht Braunschweig's column. Across 10,546 opening-stretch games since 2010, home sides won 42.8% where the rating map expected 44.9%, with draws up 2.1 — negative in every season since 2018.
Why the draw at 30%?
With a rating gap this size the draw starts at 28.3%. These teams' recent games average 2.8 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 24.6% of 24,779. Early-season fixtures add 2.1 points to the draw.
What did we measure but not count?
Eintracht Braunschweig have gained 65 strength-rating points over their last 10 games. Momentum is measured but not yet proven: climbing sides won 41.5% of 12,147 such games vs 40.7% class-expected — inside the noise band, so it stays at 0 points until the receipt clears its evidence bar. Last 6 between them: Eintracht Braunschweig 2 wins, 0 draws, VfL Bochum 4 wins. Most recently VfL Bochum 4–1 Eintracht Braunschweig, 4 months ago. Fixture history hasn't carried forward once class is level: past leaders won just 28.0% of 5564 such games — no measurable edge, 0 points.
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About this match
On this page: the Eintracht Braunschweig vs VfL Bochum final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this 2. Bundesliga fixture.
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- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of Eintracht Braunschweig vs VfL Bochum?
VfL Bochum won 1–0 away against Eintracht Braunschweig (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in Eintracht Braunschweig vs VfL Bochum?
Philipp Hofmann (18') for VfL Bochum.
›Where can I watch Eintracht Braunschweig vs VfL Bochum highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Eintracht Braunschweig 0–1 VfL Bochum are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Eintracht Braunschweig and VfL Bochum?
Eintracht Braunschweig and VfL Bochum have met 8 times — 3 wins for Eintracht Braunschweig, 4 wins for VfL Bochum and 1 draw.