This Augsburg vs Bochum preview features a welcome distraction from league struggles as Bundesliga side FC Augsburg hosts 2. Bundesliga strugglers VfL Bochum in the second round of the DFB Pokal. This all-Ruhrpott clash is set for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the WWK Arena. Both teams are in dreadful form and will view this cup tie as a much-needed chance to build confidence. Augsburg are reeling, having just been demolished 6-0 at home by RB Leipzig, a result that highlights their defensive frailties.
The visitors are not faring much better. Bochum were relegated from the top flight last season and are now languishing in 17th place in the 2. Bundesliga, winning just one of their last six matches. This match preview presents a scrap between two wounded animals. Augsburg’s home advantage and top-flight status make them favorites, but Bochum knows a cup run can salvage a season. For punters, this match is a true test of which side’s desperation translates into a better performance, making it a tricky but interesting fixture on Betano.
Augsburg Vs Bochum match preview/Betting preview
Team Recent Form
Augsburg: L-D-D-W-L
Bochum: D-W-L-L-L
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Key Stats
- Defensive Disasters: Augsburg are coming off a 6-0 home loss and have one of the worst defensive records in the Bundesliga.6 Bochum are 17th in the 2. Bundesliga and have also been leaking goals.
- H2H Cup History: The two sides have met once before in the DFB Pokal, with Bochum winning that encounter.
- Form vs. Division: Augsburg, despite their horrible form (1 win in 5), are a full division above Bochum, who have lost 4 of their last 6 league games.
Correct Score Prediction: 3-1
I am predicting a 3-1 victory for Augsburg. While Augsburg’s confidence is shattered after the 6-0 drubbing, this is the perfect “get right” game. They are facing a Bochum side in even worse form and in a lower division. The pressure to respond at home will be immense, and they simply have more quality in their squad.
Bochum’s away form is abysmal (0 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses in the league), and their defense is not equipped to handle a Bundesliga-level attack, even one that is low on confidence. I expect Augsburg to be aggressive from the start. Both teams have been conceding plenty of goals (88% of Augsburg’s games see BTTS, 70% for Bochum), so Bochum should find the net, but Augsburg’s superior talent will ultimately overwhelm them. Backing a home win on Betano seems the most logical play.
Augsburg Vs Bochum H2H
- The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced, with 4 wins for Augsburg, 4 wins for Bochum, and 3 draws in their 11 meetings.7
- Augsburg have won the last two consecutive meetings between the sides (1-2 and 1-0) in the 2024-25 Bundesliga season.
- 6 of their last 10 encounters have seen Both Teams to Score (BTTS).
- Their only previous DFB Pokal meeting was won by Bochum.
Pre game odds
- Augsburg (Home): 1.51
- Draw: 4.45
- Bochum (Away): 5.56
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Team News Augsburg
Augsburg’s defense is a major concern, and they will be without captain Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, who is out with a medial collateral ligament injury until late November.8 Midfield engine Elvis Rexhbecaj is also unavailable due to a back injury. There are further doubts over Marius Wolf (illness) and Arne Maier (cold), which could further deplete their midfield depth.
Team News Bochum
Bochum are also dealing with significant injury problems. Key midfielder Ibrahima Sissoko is out with a dislocated shoulder. Attacking threats Koji Miyoshi (ligament) and Moritz-Broni Kwarteng (ligament) are also sidelined, severely blunting their offensive options. To make matters worse, defensive stalwart Kevin Vogt is unavailable following knee surgery, leaving their backline vulnerable.
Predicted line up for both teams
- Augsburg: Dahmen; Jakic, Matsima, Banks; Kade, Fellhauer, Massengo, Giannoulis; Rieder; Claude-Maurice, Komur
- Bochum:Horn; Morgalla, Mašović, Strompf, Wittek; Pannewig, Bero; Holtmann, Wätjen, Onyeka; Hofmann10
Augsburg Vs Bochum betting tips
This cup tie is a battle of two teams in desperate need of a win. Here are the top tips, all available on Betano:
- Tip 1 – Result: Augsburg Win.
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals.
- Tip 3 – Both team to score: Yes.
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