A pair of the Bundesliga’s worst defensive squads meet when VfL Bochum (54 goals conceded) hosts SV Darmstadt 98 (65 allowed). The match starts at 1:30 PM ET at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Sunday, March 31 on ESPN+.
Keep reading for our preview for this matchup, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!
Betting Odds
Bet $20, Payout $33.61
VfL Bochum to win vs SV Darmstadt 98 -147
VfL Bochum vs. SV Darmstadt 98 Odds & Favorites
- Favorite: VfL Bochum (-147)
- Underdog: SV Darmstadt 98 (+377)
- Draw: +297
- Over/under: 2.5
VfL Bochum Betting Insights
- Offensively, VfL Bochum is 14th in the Bundesliga (30 goals, 1.2 per match). And defensively, SV Darmstadt 98 is 18th (65 goals conceded, 2.5 per match).
- VfL Bochum has gone 2-3-2 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- VfL Bochum has not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -147 or shorter.
- VfL Bochum has an implied moneyline win probability of 59.5% in this matchup.
SV Darmstadt 98 Betting Insights
- In the Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 has put up 26 goals in 26 games (15th in league), and VfL Bochum has allowed 54 in 26 matches (17th).
- SV Darmstadt 98 has been an underdog in 25 games this season, and won two (8.0%).
- SV Darmstadt 98 has not won as an underdog of +377 or more on the moneyline this season in 15 such games.
- The implied probability of a win by SV Darmstadt 98, based on the moneyline, is 21.0%.
VfL Bochum vs. SV Darmstadt 98 Offensive Leaders
VfL Bochum Offensive Leaders
Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Stoger | 24 | 5 | 5 | 58 | 71 |
Takuma Asano | 22 | 6 | 1 | 46 | 20 |
Goncalo Paciencia | 23 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 9 |
Christopher Antwi-Adjej | 21 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 21 |
Keven Schlotterbeck | 21 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
SV Darmstadt 98 Offensive Leaders
Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tim Skarke | 23 | 7 | 0 | 48 | 18 |
Tobias Kempe | 22 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 21 |
Marvin Mehlem | 18 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 19 |
Luca Pfeiffer | 25 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 16 |
Christoph Klarer | 23 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
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