VfL Bochum vs 28.08.26 16:300 – 1Full Time
VfL Osnabrück — 2. Bundesliga: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Osnabrück hold out at Bochum despite early scare against the run of play
VfL Osnabrück left the Vonovia Ruhrstadion with a 1-0 win over VfL Bochum in this 2. Bundesliga round three fixture, a result that owed as much to defensive resolve as to a swift start. Ismail Badjie struck in the fourth minute, finishing off an assist from Leonhard Münst to put the visitors ahead, and that goal proved decisive across the remaining 86 minutes.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Bochum dominated territory and chances thereafter, racking up 19 shots to Osnabrück's eight and completing far more of the game's possession at 65 per cent, yet they could not find a way past the visitors' rearguard. Their expected goals figure of 1.39 against Osnabrück's 0.42 underlined the gulf in created chances, but only one of Bochum's efforts actually tested the target, compared to two from Osnabrück.
The hosts also won the corner count five to one and committed more fouls, 14 to 10, as frustration grew without a breakthrough. Referee Felix Wagner issued five yellow cards in total, three to Osnabrück and two to Bochum, as the contest wore on without further goals, leaving Badjie's early strike to stand as the difference.
Robin Fabinski earned the highest rating on the pitch at 8.2 without registering a goal or assist, suggesting his contribution came from repelling Bochum's heavy pressure. Badjie, meanwhile, settled the contest inside four minutes and rated 7.7 for his decisive finish.
Bochum's 65 per cent share of possession contrasted sharply with their inability to convert territorial control into a scoreline advantage.
VfL Osnabrück won 1–0 away against VfL Bochum (half-time 0–1).
VfL Bochum met VfL Osnabrück in the 2. Bundesliga (Regular Season - 3). Kick-off was Friday, 28 August 2026, 16:30 UTC at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Referee: Felix Wagner.
Team pages: VfL Bochum · VfL Osnabrück · 2. Bundesliga
Key moments
- 4' Goal: Ismail Badjie (assist: Leonhard Münst) — 0–1 · Watch Ismail Badjie's goal video (4')
Starting line-ups
VfL Bochum (4-2-3-1)
- 1 Timo Horn (c)
- 32 Maximilian Wittek
- 5 Karol Mets
- 15 Michael Steinwender
- 13 Oliver Olsen
- 24 Mats Pannewig
- 34 T. Meyer
- 17 Gerrit Holtmann
- 10 Berkan Taz
- 23 Kōji Miyoshi
- 33 Philipp Hofmann
VfL Osnabrück (3-4-2-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 80% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — VfL Bochum have gone over 1.5 in 76% of their last 38 matches and VfL Osnabrück in 79% of their last 38, against
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 58% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — VfL Bochum have gone over 2.5 in 39% of their last 38 matches and VfL Osnabrück in 55% of their last 38, against
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 35% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — VfL Bochum have gone over 3.5 in 21% of their last 38 matches and VfL Osnabrück in 39% of their last 38, against
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 62% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 257 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
VfL Bochum to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score
Home rated 1563 vs 1306 — 0.86 expected score VfL Bochum sit 7th; VfL Osnabrück 18th (BL2 · 2 matches played) VfL Bochum in stronger form — 1.6 vs 0.6 ppg (n=5) VfL Osnabrück struggling away — only 20% wins (last 10)
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück 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.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- 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.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from VfL Bochum 0–1 VfL Osnabrück. Explore more on the VfL Bochum and VfL Osnabrück team pages or the 2. Bundesliga page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück?
VfL Osnabrück won 1–0 away against VfL Bochum (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück?
Ismail Badjie (4') for VfL Osnabrück.
›Where can I watch VfL Bochum vs VfL Osnabrück highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from VfL Bochum 0–1 VfL Osnabrück are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between VfL Bochum and VfL Osnabrück?
VfL Bochum and VfL Osnabrück have met 4 times — 2 wins for VfL Bochum, 0 wins for VfL Osnabrück and 2 draws.