The upcoming German DFB Pokal match on 23.08.2026 between SpVgg Greuther Furth and Vfl Bochum is too close to call. This intense rivalry promises a game filled with strategic plays and top-notch skills. Our preview delves into the tactics of SpVgg Greuther Furth and Vfl Bochum, analyzing their previous encounters and current form. By exploring our detailed prediction, fans and bettors can gain insights into the likely outcomes of the game. Whether you support SpVgg Greuther Furth or Vfl Bochum, our analysis will help you make a well-informed bet.
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x 1 SpVgg Greuther Furth vs Vfl Bochum Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 26.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | VfL Bochum | 29.11.2025 | 0-3 |
| Bundesliga | Vfl Bochum | SpVgg Greuther Furth | 05.03.2022 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Furth | Vfl Bochum | 16.10.2021 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Furth | Vfl Bochum | 06.03.2021 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Vfl Bochum | SpVgg Greuther Furth | 07.11.2020 | 0-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Vfl Bochum | SpVgg Greuther Furth | 21.06.2020 | 2-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Furth | Vfl Bochum | 07.12.2019 | 3-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Vfl Bochum | SpVgg Greuther Furth | 14.04.2019 | 3-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Furth | Vfl Bochum | 02.11.2018 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 1. FC Nürnberg | 15.08.2026 | 2-4 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC St. Pauli | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 09.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Zurich | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 18.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Eintracht Bamberg | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 11.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Eltersdorf | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 08.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bayreuth | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 05.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Red Bull Salzburg | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 26.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 10.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | FC Schweinfurt 05 | 07.01.2026 | 5-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | Rot-Weiß Essen | 26.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | VfL Bochum | 14.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum | Hertha BSC | 07.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfL Bochum | Sheffield Utd | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Werder Bremen | VfL Bochum | 25.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Swansea | VfL Bochum | 21.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ajax | VfL Bochum | 15.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfL Bochum | Antwerp | 11.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rot-weiss Oberhausen | VfL Bochum | 04.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfL Bochum | Rot-Weiß Essen | 27.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfL Bochum | Alemannia Aachen | 10.01.2026 | 2-1 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: SpVgg Greuther Furth vs Vfl Bochum
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Betting Intelligence: SpVgg Greuther Furth vs Vfl Bochum
The DFB Pokal has a beautiful way of throwing two sides together when neither can afford a distraction. That's exactly what we get when SpVgg Greuther Fürth host VfL Bochum in this cup clash, and trust me, there's far more to this one than the odds suggest.
Let's talk about those odds first, because here's where the value conversation starts. Fürth are priced as slight favourites at 2.48, with Bochum right behind at 2.65. The draw sits at 3.20. On paper it looks balanced. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a coin flip.
The head-to-head record is genuinely fascinating. Across their last 20 meetings, Bochum have won seven, Fürth have won seven, and six games have ended level. Dead even historically. But here's the surprising detail most casual fans will miss — in their most recent league meeting back in April, Bochum won 2-1 at home. Before that, Bochum thrashed Fürth 3-0 in November 2025. That's two straight wins for Bochum in the recent run, and momentum in head-to-heads matters.
Now look at Fürth's early-season form. They opened their 2. Bundesliga campaign with a 2-4 home defeat to Nürnberg. That is not the kind of result that breeds confidence going into a cup tie. Bochum, meanwhile, lost their opener to Hertha but grabbed a crucial 1-0 away win at Braunschweig immediately after. Small signs of resilience there.
Here's what you need to watch for on the disciplinary front. Bochum already have a red card from P. Strompf in just two matches this season. Playing a man down in a cup tie would be devastating. If Bochum can stay eleven against eleven, they look capable of controlling this game.
I'm predicting Bochum to win this one, and I'd specifically back them on the Asian handicap or the double chance market at their current price. My bold call? Expect the game to stay tight in the first half before Bochum find the breakthrough after the hour mark. Both teams to score also looks appealing given how open these fixtures historically get in the second half.
Two sides searching for their footing in the new season. One cup tie to settle some scores. Saturday cannot come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Will | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 77 |
| D. Srbeny | Germany | 32 | Attacker | 190 | 84 |
| J. Dehm | Germany | 30 | Defender | 181 | 73 |
| G. Itter | Germany | 27 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| F. Klaus | Germany | 33 | Attacker | 179 | 79 |
| D. Arifi | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | 195 | n/a |
| K. Keresztes | Hungary | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Appelkamp | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| J. Heuer | Germany | 27 | Defender | 189 | 87 |
| Ole Pohlmann | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 80 |
| N. König | Germany | 23 | Defender | 188 | 86 |
| A. Keller | Switzerland | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 77 |
| O. Sillah | Germany | 23 | Attacker | 192 | n/a |
| S. Bansé | Burkina Faso | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 67 |
| Maxim Bora Dal | Germany | 20 | Defender | 189 | 85 |
| Florian Hellstern | Germany | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Lukas Reich | Germany | 19 | Defender | 181 | 78 |
| S. Prufrock | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Wallentowitz | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Krautkramer | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Çokaj | Albania | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Steinwender | Austria | 26 | Defender | 190 | 77 |
| O. Olsen | Denmark | 26 | Defender | 190 | 77 |
| T. Horn | Germany | 33 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 90 |
| B. Taz | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| M. Wittek | Germany | 31 | Defender | 173 | 70 |
| J. Mbom | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 183 | 80 |
| G. Holtmann | Philippines | 31 | Attacker | 185 | 77 |
| P. Hofmann | Germany | 33 | Attacker | 195 | 89 |
| K. Miyoshi | Japan | 29 | Midfielder | 167 | 64 |
| K. Mets | Estonia | 33 | Defender | 191 | 79 |
| D. Hanslik | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 186 | 81 |
| C. Rasmussen | Denmark | 23 | Attacker | 184 | 75 |
| C. Drakas | Germany | 23 | Attacker | 173 | 62 |
| Y. Karademir | Türkiye | 22 | Defender | 187 | 76 |
| M. Pannewig | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 195 | 92 |
| Hugo Johannes Walter Rölleke | Germany | 21 | Goalkeeper | 204 | 88 |
| K. Koscierski | Germany | 19 | Defender | 179 | 70 |
| T. Meyer | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Alessandro Crimaldi | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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