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Highlight Video vfl bochum 1848 vs fc schalke 04

Highlights

P. Hofmann
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K. Miyoshi
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Vonovia Ruhrstadion(Sold out)

Michael Bacher

Full-time: Bochum 2-0 Schalke

Holtmann's show with two assists in the first half was followed by a period of Schalke pressure after the break, which only resulted in two disallowed goals. Bochum missed several clear chances to score a third, but can celebrate as deserved winners. Schalke could lose their position at the top of the table after Sunday's matches.

Full-time

90'

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Off target

At the end of a counter-attack, Morgalla takes a shot himself from the right side of the penalty area, but misses the goal well wide to the right.

90'

+ 2

No intention

Passlack slips while running towards Karius, takes him out and is cautioned.

90'

+ 2

Yellow card

Felix Passlack

90'

Stoppage time

Five minutes are indicated.

90'

Everything under control

The Bochum fans are singing in anticipation of the victory - and potentially a sixth clean sheet in 12 under Uwe Rösler.

90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

Farid Alfa-Ruprecht33.19km/h

Leandro-Noel Morgalla32.96km/h

Maximilian Wittek32.83km/h

85'

Last week...

... Schalke came back from a 2-0 deficit against Kaiserslautern with goals in the 87th and 90th minute...

84'

No taker

Becker breaks through superbly after a long ball to the right wing, but plays his cross into the space behind the strikers, missing all of the numerous potential recipients in the penalty area.

82'

Fresh Legs

Rösler brings on Rakneberg in a like-for-like change for Wittek, and centre-back Mašović for the attacking Onyeka. Looks like they're switching to a back five.

82'

Substitution

Erhan Mašović

Francis Onyeka

82'

Substitution

Mikkel Rakneberg

Maximilian Wittek

81'

Muslic running out of defenders

Because Kuruçay is missing, Schalke's coach now brings in Dietrich from Schalke's second team. He takes over Sánchez's position.

81'

Substitution

Tim-Justin Dietrich

Felipe Sánchez

80'

Onyeka! That one doesn't count either!

Now the ball is in the Schalke net for the third time! But Onyeka's goal is also disallowed, as Sobottka handled the ball beforehand.

77'

Karaman's goal is disallowed!

The captain initiates the move himself with a through ball from the centre. The ball rebounds from Džeko back to Karaman on the right edge of the penalty area, and the captain finishes crisply into the bottom right corner. However, after a review, the goal is disallowed for a handball by Džeko.

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SituationGoal

ReviewPrevious handball?

DecisionNo goal

Džeko trying to make an impact

73'

Harmless

Džeko asserts himself on the edge of the penalty area and gets a shot away with his left foot, but it's easy prey for Horn.

71'

Both make substitutions

While Rösler wants to strengthen the midfield with Sobottka, the visitors bring on Younes for Gomis, a creative playmaker for the unlucky finisher today.

70'

Substitution

Amin Younes

Christian Gomis

70'

Substitution

Marcel Sobottka

Callum Marshall

0:27

Passlack!

That should be the game done. Passlack has the freedom of the Schalke half to run towards Karius after winning the ball through his own pressing, but he hesitates so long that Katić manages to slide in and tackle the ball away from his foot. A potentially huge moment.

66'

Weathered

The hosts have come through Schalke's first wave of attacks after the change of ends unscathed. The match has calmed down.

64'

Another booking

Onyeka arrives late on Gomis and receives a yellow card.

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Yellow card

Francis Onyeka

63'

Second substitution

Rösler brings on full-back Passlack for goalscorer Miyoshi.

62'

Substitution

Felix Passlack

Koji Miyoshi

61'

Marshall!

After a fine pass from Hofmann from the centre circle, Marshall is able to run towards the Schalke goal, but squanders the chance and produces only a wayward shot to the right of the goal.

60'

Little relief

Bochum continue to sit deep, but they no longer have the outstanding Holtmann as a relief player. Alfa-Ruprecht is still acting very cautiously on the left.

58'

Schalke coming back

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

The first minutes of the second half have been the best, most dangerous phase for the visitors, who are looking for a way back into the match with fire in their bellies.

xGoals

0.87

1.73

Goals

0:31

Goal - but foul!

Katić heads the next Schalke corner from the left into the net. However, referee Bacher whistles for a foul on Horn by the attacker. The Schalke players are furious.

52'

Karaman!

Huge chance! Karaman dribbles into the Bochum penalty area, doesn't play it to Džeko running on his left, but tries himself, and shoots straight at Horn in the middle.

51'

First Džeko action

After a corner from the left, Schalke's new number ten almost gets a shot in at the near post, but Strompf is alert and gets his head in the way.

50'

Rushed

Karaman holds up the ball well in midfield, but his pass to Gomis is loose.

47'

Marshall sees yellow

The Northern Irishman gets into a bit of a tussle with Schallenberg away from the action, for which he receives a booking.

47'

Yellow card

Callum Marshall

46'

Both make substitutions

Holtmann's impressive comeback after knee surgery is over, Alfa-Ruprecht replaces him. On the other side, Muslic is now going all-in with super sub Džeko.

46'

We're back underway!

The second half is running.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 4

Substitution

Farid Alfa-Ruprecht

Gerrit Holtmann

45'

+ 4

Substitution

Edin Džeko

Mika Wallentowitz

Half-time

45'

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Rare Feeling

Only for the second time this season, S04 go into half-time trailing. This last happened on matchday 5 against Kiel (0-1), when the Royal Blues suffered their only home defeat of 2025/26.

Half-time: Bochum 2-0 Schalke

VfL lead 2-0 in the derby, and it is thoroughly deserved. Schalke are struggling immensely in attack and have no answer for high-speed Holtmann, who is putting on a cracking display in his first match since November.

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Holtmann on fire

The man of the first half sees yellow for kicking the ball away. His five shots are already a personal season record in a match before half-time. Two assists on his comeback after knee surgery - brilliant! His next cross from the left is missed by Miyoshi in the centre.

45'

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Yellow card

Gerrit Holtmann

45'

+ 1

Stoppage time

Four minutes are indicated.

HOFMANN! 2-0!

And it is almost a copy of the opener. Long ball to Holtmann, who once again delivers a low and precise cross from the left. This time, Hofmann is there and smashes the ball into the left side of the net via the underside of the crossbar. Karius had no chance again.

43'

Philipp Hofmann

GOAL!

2:0

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

22 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

102.22 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

12.14 m

40'

Ljubicic not a factor yet

Schalke's new signing has hardly touched the ball, hasn't been involved in any shots on goal so far, and has a tackle success rate of only 44 per cent.

Gomis in a duel with Loosli

35'

Holtmann again!

The outstanding player of the first half hour gets another shot, but doesn't connect properly and is denied by Karius.

34'

No finish

Schalke force a misplaced pass in the Bochum penalty area. Karaman chases down the ball on the right, but his cross doesn't find a teammate.

32'

Gomis with power

The striker unleashes a powerful shot from a slightly tight angle on the right, but sends the ball just past the right angle of the crossbar.

31'

Strong comeback

Holtmann is really turning it on in his comeback after knee surgery. He has been involved in four of Bochum's five shots on goal and has won two-thirds of his duels.

30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

Maximilian Wittek32.83km/h

Timo Becker32.62km/h

Gerrit Holtmann32.51km/h

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Collision

Schallenberg and Miyoshi crash into each other in midfield. Both continue after brief treatment.

Karaman searching for gaps

0:22

It's getting intense

Sánchez slides in for a ball on the touchline and catches the Bochum manager. Fortunately, Rösler seems rather unharmed.

23'

Clear advantage

Bochum are now in the driving seat and overall the clearly more dangerous team. Schalke have not yet managed a shot on target.

Goal attempts

1off target

4on target

4off target

0on target

0:22

Holtmann!

Another super counter-attack for the hosts. A diagonal pass sends Holtmann sprinting down the left again. The provider of the opener decides to shoot this time and forces Karius into a good save. Miyoshi wants to pounce on the rebound, but Katić is quicker and clears.

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Katić receiving treatment

Schalke's defensive leader has taken a knock, but can continue playing after brief treatment.

A look at Miyoshi's opener

14'

Off target

Holtmann cuts inside this time, isn't challenged and shoots from the edge of the penalty area. However, he doesn't connect cleanly, and the shot flies wide of the top left corner.

13'

Holtmann again

The returning starter once again uses his pace advantage against Becker, this time delivering a high cross into the penalty area. Sánchez clears it with a header to Lenz, who only manages to produce a harmless low shot from distance.

12'

Strong Start

The feeling-out phase has been skipped - both teams are keen to attack.

Goal attempts

0off target

2on target

4off target

0on target

11'

Wallentowitz!

Karaman plays a fine through ball from the left half-space to Wallentowitz. He shoots with his first touch from the left side of the penalty area, but pushes the ball wide to the right. Schalke are building pressure.

10'

A very quick start

The opener was the fastest Bochum goal in seven years! In December 2018, Lukas Hinterseer scored in Cologne after just 30 seconds.

First corner

Horn manages to clear Schalke's first attempt from the left with an outstretched arm, sending it out of his penalty area.

Schalke looking for a response

The visitors get a shot through El-Faouzi, but it goes wide of the right post.

Derby atmosphere in Bochum

Miyoshi's long wait

That's Miyoshi's first goal in Bundesliga 2. Miyoshi's only previous competitive goal for VfL was scored in November 2024 in the Bundesliga against Leverkusen.

Miyoshi with the first attack!

Dream start for Bochum! The speedy Holtmann is sent away with a long ball down the left wing. He then fires in a low cross that is perfect for the onrushing Miyoshi, who smashes it in from close range. 1-0 to Bochum!

Koji Miyoshi

GOAL!

1:0

Goal probability

26 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

93.57 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

10.92 m

Kick-off!

Bochum - all in blue - have kicked off. Schalke are opposing in their white away kits.

Kick-off!

Onto the pitch

The teams enter the pitch to the sound of Grönemeyer's "Bochum". Fantastic atmosphere ahead of the "Ruhr derby".

Bochum in blue after all

VfL will now play in their blue home kit after all. Originally, it was planned that the team of head coach Uwe Rösler would wear the newly released black special kit 'Heartbeat of Steel'.

Siebeking in the squad for the first time

The new back-up goalkeeper, Kevin Müller, is absent today, but Johannes Siebeking is included. The 19-year-old goalkeeper is part of the professional squad for the first time.

0:26

Out to warm up

Ljubicić straight in, Džeko on bench

Miron Muslić also makes three personnel to his team from last weekend's 2-2 draw Kaiserslautern. New signing Dejan Ljubicić comes straight in, with Mika Wallentowitz and Felipe Sánchez also into the team. Finn Porath and Amin Younes drop to the bench, while Hasan Kuruçay is suspended. Edin Džeko is therefore among the substitutes again for his second game.

Three changes for Bochum

Uwe Rösler makes three changes from the 1-1 draw at Elversberg last Sunday, as Gerrit Holtmann, new loan signing Callum Marshall and Koji Miyoshi (pictured) start. Farid Alfa-Ruprecht and Kjell Wätjen are on the substitutes' bench, while Mats Pannewig is out due to illness.

0:09

Inside the Bochum changing room

Starting line-up: FC Schalke 04

Starting line-up: VfL Bochum 1848

Uwe Rösler on facing Schalke

"We're going to need to play with great intensity in this game. It'll be a physical contest on both sides. We'll try to bring our strengths to the table. Schalke are a very strong team, I respect them a great deal."

Still sitting pretty

Last weekend's 2-2 draw with Kaiserslautern extended Schalke's winless Bundesliga 2 run to three games. However, the Royal Blues remain in pole position in Germany's second tier, two points clear of second-placed Darmstadt.

Draw specialists

Bochum are on a six-game unbeaten run in Bundesliga 2 but have drawn four in a row since claiming back-to-back victories over Greuther Fürth and Arminia Bielefeld nearly two months ago. Uwe Rösler's 11th-placed side are only three points above the relegation play-off spot.

2:15

Watch: Schalke 2-2 Kaiserslautern - highlights

Edin Džeko scored on his Royal Blues debut as the home side recovered from two goals down to salvage a point.

2:15

Watch: Elversberg 1-1 Bochum - highlights

The hosts had to come from behind to secure a share of the spoils and preserve their unbeaten home record this season.

0:38

Watch: EA Sports recreates debut Džeko goal

Miron Muslić on facing Bochum

"We're facing another top opponent, especially after their change of manager. They are among the top teams. But these are also the matches we want. We're really looking forward to it, it will be a super intense battle on the pitch."

12:44

Watch: The best of Edin Džeko in Germany

Take a look back at the veteran forward's finest moments in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2.

Proven against Schalke

The only time Uwe Rösler previously faced Schalke as a head coach, he claimed victory. Back in May 2020, he celebrated a 2-1 home win against Die Königsblauen in the Bundesliga with Fortuna Düsseldorf, with Kenan Karaman scoring the winning goal.

Strong record

Schalke are unbeaten in six matches against Bochum (W5, D1) and have won 12 of the last 15 competitive meetings with their Ruhr district neighbours. Bochum's last three points came in a 2-1 home victory in the Bundesliga in February 2009. That day, Mimoun Azaouagh and Christoph Dabrowski scored against Manuel Neuer, while Edin Džeko - now of Schalke - had netted a brace against Bochum a week prior. Džeko, together with Grafite, scored 26 goals that season, firing Wolfsburg to the title.

2:15

Watch: Schalke 2-1 Bochum - previous meeting

After 60 top-flight encounters, the current season marks the first time Bochum and Schalke are both playing together in Bundesliga 2. In the reverse fixture, Schalke came from behind to win 2-1, due in part to Loris Karius saving a penalty from Kevin Vogt.

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