VfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg: match facts, form and head-to-head – 23 October 2026, 2. Bundesliga

The upcoming clash at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion pits a struggling VfL Bochum, currently 16th with just seven points from two wins, a draw and five defeats, against a vastly superior VfL Wolfsburg, who sit third with fifteen points after four victories, three draws and only one loss. Bochum’s modest goal record of five for and nine against highlights the defensive frailties they will need to tighten if they hope to keep Wolfsburg at bay. Wolfsburg, boasting a healthy 22‑13 goal difference, will look to extend their strong run and cement their place among the league’s front‑runners. Historically, the gap between the two sides this season suggests a clear advantage for the visitors, though Bochum will be eager to turn their home ground into a sanctuary and spark a surprise.