Bochum - Wolfsburg

Bochum enter matchday 9 of the 2. Bundesliga looking to arrest a difficult run of form that has seen them suffer three consecutive league defeats, including a recent 2-0 loss against Kaiserslautern. The hosts, who will be without the injured Enis Cokaj, are expected to field an XI featuring Philipp Hofmann and Gerrit Holtmann as they search for stability. In contrast, Wolfsburg arrive with momentum after a convincing 3-1 victory over FC Heidenheim. Their recent outings have been defined by high-scoring affairs, such as the 4-4 draw with Nuernberg, highlighting an attacking fluidity that contrasts sharply with the current struggles of their hosts.

This encounter at Vonovia Ruhrstadion marks the latest chapter in a series of meetings between the two clubs. When they last faced off in the Bundesliga on 22 February 2025, the sides played out a 1-1 draw. As Bochum aim to turn their season around on home soil, the question remains whether their defensive setup can contain a Wolfsburg side that has proven capable of finding the net with regularity in recent weeks.