Dynamo Dresden vs VfL Bochum 1848 preview

Germany flag 2026/2027 2. Bundesliga, Germany
Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion (Dresden)
2. Bundesliga
KICKOFF :
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The upcoming clash in the 2. Bundesliga regular season sees Dynamo Dresden welcoming VfL Bochum 1848 to the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. With the season being 2026/2027, both teams are looking to secure vital points in what shapes up as a competitive league fixture. VfL Bochum 1848 enters as the slightly stronger side based on power ratings, holding 73.39 against Dynamo Dresden's 72.62. This narrow difference highlights the fine margins expected in this encounter. In the domestic league table, the away team currently ranks seventh while the hosts are positioned eleventh. Form scores are evenly balanced at 11.11 for each, indicating similar levels of recent consistency. The venue advantage for Dresden could play a role, yet the overall team qualities suggest a tight contest ahead. Limited information is available on detailed performance indicators for both sides in this matchup.

TL;DR

  • Structural: VfL Bochum 1848 holds a slight power advantage of 0.8 points over Dynamo Dresden.
  • Form: Both teams share an identical form score of 11.11 entering the match.
  • Squad: VfL Bochum 1848 is identified as the stronger squad based on power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for this fixture due to missing advanced statistics.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not provided in the available data for either team.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with no specific xG figures available.
  • xVariable: No xG or variable data is accessible for detailed evaluation in this game.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
1.54
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.38
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Heidenheim Rank: 73 D
Darmstadt 98 Rank: 73 W
Nürnberg Rank: 74 L
Holstein Kiel Rank: 73 W
Eintracht Braunschweig Rank: 68 L
Kaiserslautern Rank: 73 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osnabrück Rank: 71 L
Eintracht Braunschweig Rank: 71 W
Hertha BSC Rank: 76 L
Karlsruher SC Rank: 72 W
Hannover 96 Rank: 76 D
DSC Arminia Bielefeld Rank: 73 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
72.62
73.39
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dynamo Dresden
VfL Bochum 1848
Power Score
72.62
73.39
League Position
11
7
Global Rank
198
180

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Dynamo Dresden Opponent-weighted form score
VfL Bochum 1848 Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Dynamo Dresden VfL Bochum 1848

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Dynamo Dresden DRE Home
2 matches
VfL Bochum 1848 BOC Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
4
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T01:56:17+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 2. Bundesliga, Germany · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion (Dresden)
Capacity
32066
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

37
Daniel Mesenhöler
Daniel Mesenhöler Goalkeeper
22
Lennart Grill
Lennart Grill Goalkeeper
1
Tim Schreiber
Tim Schreiber Goalkeeper
40
Elias Bethke
Elias Bethke Goalkeeper
29
Lukas Boeder
Lukas Boeder Defender
19
Alexander Rossipal
17
Ahmet Muhamedbegovic
44
Simon Straudi
Simon Straudi Defender
23
Lars Bünning
Lars Bünning Defender
39
Thomas Leon Keller
14
Brooklyn Ezeh
Brooklyn Ezeh Defender
4
Tan Kenneth Jerico Schmidt
Tan Kenneth Jerico Schmidt Defender
32
Jonas Sterner
Jonas Sterner Defender
42
Friedrich Müller
34
Till Neininger
Till Neininger Defender
6
Nicolai Rapp
Nicolai Rapp Midfielder
27
Niklas Hauptmann
Niklas Hauptmann Midfielder
8
Luca Herrmann
Luca Herrmann Midfielder
21
Tobias Raschl
Tobias Raschl Midfielder
18
Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner Midfielder
25
Jonas Oehmichen
Jonas Oehmichen Midfielder
9
Vincent Vermeij
Vincent Vermeij Attacker
33
Christoph Daferner
16
Nils Fröling
Nils Fröling Attacker
10
Jakob Lemmer
Jakob Lemmer Attacker
20
Ben Justus Bobzien
11
Kaan İnanoğlu
Kaan İnanoğlu Attacker

Squad

1
Timo Horn
Timo Horn Goalkeeper
16
Tino Casali
Tino Casali Goalkeeper
32
Maximilian Wittek
5
Karol Mets
Karol Mets Defender
3
Philipp Strompf
Philipp Strompf Defender
13
Oliver Olsen
Oliver Olsen Defender
8
Jean-Manuel Mbom
Jean-Manuel Mbom Defender
15
Michael Steinwender
18
Mikkel Rakneberg
Mikkel Rakneberg Defender
4
Yigit Karademir
Yigit Karademir Defender
23
Koji Miyoshi
Koji Miyoshi Midfielder
10
Berkan Taz
Berkan Taz Midfielder
6
Enis Çokaj
Enis Çokaj Midfielder
24
Mats Pannewig
Mats Pannewig Midfielder
34
Tom Meyer
Tom Meyer Midfielder
39
Lasse Isbruch
Lasse Isbruch Midfielder
33
Philipp Hofmann
Philipp Hofmann Attacker
17
Gerrit Holtmann
Gerrit Holtmann Attacker
19
Daniel Hanslik
Daniel Hanslik Attacker
27
Charalampos Babis Drakas
Charalampos Babis Drakas Attacker
29
Mansour Ouro-Tagba
Mansour Ouro-Tagba Attacker
36
Luis Raphael Pick
Luis Raphael Pick Attacker

CONCLUSION

Summarizing the key points, this match between Dynamo Dresden and VfL Bochum 1848 in the 2. Bundesliga features two teams with very close power ratings and equal form scores. The away side's higher league position might give them an edge, but home support at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion could level the playing field. With limited data on efficiency, transitions, and set pieces, the focus remains on overall team strength and current standings. The contest is expected to be balanced, with both sides capable of claiming a positive result. Observers should watch for how the slight power difference manifests on the pitch during this regular season game.