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BOC Bochum Bochum - H96 Hannover Hannover

BOC

H96

F. Alfa-Ruprecht
55'
50'
M. Nawrocki

Vonovia Ruhrstadion(Sold out)

Dr. Robert Kampka

Full-time: Bochum 1-1 Hannover

Bochum and Hannover share the spoils in a draw. Hannover enjoyed the greater share of possession, but struggled for a long time to break down the compact Bochum defence. Bochum remained dangerous primarily through transitions on the counter. After the break, the match opened up considerably. Nawrocki put Hannover in front, but Alfa-Ruprecht responded almost immediately with a stunning equaliser. After that, both sides pushed for the winner without managing to score the decisive goal.

Full-time

90'

+ 5

A curious streak appears to be holding

In the 16 Bundesliga 2 encounters between Bochum and Hannover, including today's, the away side has never won

90'

+ 2

Vogt narrowly misses

Following a prolonged corner, the ball drops to Vogt's feet at the far post. His shot, however, whistles just wide of the left post.

90'

+ 1

Substitution

Virgil Ghiță

Boris Tomiak

90'

+ 1

Bochum throws themselves into every tackle

Hannover are creating the better chances in the closing stages. However, Bochum are defending with full commitment and keep getting a leg in to block.

89'

Oudenne shoots wide from a tight angle

After a cross, Oudenne gets a direct shot on goal from a tight angle. However, the ball is difficult to control and flies past the left post.

85'

Saad misses with the free-kick

Hannover earn another good free-kick opportunity from around 26 metres in a central position. Saad steps up, but sends the ball well over the bar.

82'

Hannover go all out

The visitors are now pushing forward much more and want to force a win. In the promotion race, three points would be an enormously important step.

80'

Holtmann fires narrowly wide

Holtmann strongly cuts past his opponent to the left and shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The shot whistles narrowly past the left post.

79'

Yellow card

Matúš Bero

77'

Yellow card

Noel Aseko Nkili

77'

Vogt comes on

Bochum make another substitution, bringing on Vogt. For the veteran, this is a special match, as his career began at Bochum and it is here that he will also hang up his boots at the end of the season.

76'

Substitution

Kacper Koscierski

Leandro Morgalla

76'

Substitution

Kevin Vogt

Kjell Wätjen

75'

Efficient Bochum

Just one shot on goal for the hosts in the second half, but it was enough to equalise.

73'

Horn prevents the brace

Massive chance for Hannover! Nawrocki appears completely unmarked at the far post and gets a shot away. Horn, however, makes a strong save and prevents the second goal.

70'

Hannover make a double substitution

The visitors respond with a double substitution. Taibi will now presumably take on the role as the new striker up front for the visitors.

69'

Substitution

Waniss Taibi

Benjamin Källman

69'

Substitution

Ime Okon

Bastian Allgeier

69'

Horn saves – then the flag goes up

Yokota is sent into the penalty area with a through ball and gets his shot away. Horn reacts well and tips the ball over the bar, however the assistant referee subsequently flags for offside.

66'

Club record extended

Hannover have scored in 20 consecutive away matches (last failing to do so in April 2025 at Karlsruhe), which is a club record in Bundesliga 2.

63'

Yellow card for Allgeier

The defender holds Holtmann just outside the penalty area and brings him down. The referee consequently shows the yellow card.

63'

Yellow card

Bastian Allgeier

62'

Kwarteng has to be substituted

This is a bitter blow for Bochum. Kwarteng, who has been one of the most prominent players for the hosts so far, leaves the pitch injured.

62'

Substitution

Gerrit Holtmann

Moritz-Broni Kwarteng

61'

Horn plucks the cross down

Hannover earn a good free-kick situation near the penalty area. However, the delivery is too inaccurate and lands directly with Horn.

59'

The match is picking up pace

The game now has noticeably more tempo. Both teams are looking to move forward in a more structured manner and are getting into dangerous areas more frequently.

59'

Yellow card

Oliver Olsen

0:19

Watch: Alfa-Ruprecht wheels away in celebration

Bochum level!

Alfa-Ruprecht responds in dreamlike fashion. After a long ball, he cuts in from the right into the penalty area, has plenty of time and curls the ball superbly into the top left corner. A stunning goal to level the scores.

55'

Farid Alfa-Ruprecht

GOAL!

1:1

Assist:Noah Loosli

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.

3 %

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.

97.47 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.

19.58 m

54'

Bochum responds offensively

The hosts are immediately looking for a quick response and are now playing significantly more offensively. Bochum are pushing more players forward.

Hannover lead!

The visitors strike immediately after the break. Saad delivers a good cross to the far post, where Nawrocki wins his aerial duel and heads the ball into the near corner from close range.

50'

Maik Nawrocki

GOAL!

0:1

Assist:Elias Saad

Goal probability

56 %

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.

5.74 m

48'

Hannover start on the front foot

The visitors come out of the break with a lot of pressure and immediately look to push forward. A cross from the left flank, however, lands safely with Horn.

46'

Both teams make substitutions at half-time

For the second half, both managers make changes to fine-tune their tactics. Hannover switch to a somewhat more attacking setup.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 5

Substitution

Elias Saad

Mustapha Bundu

45'

+ 5

Substitution

Kolja Oudenne

Stefán Teitur Thórdarson

45'

+ 5

Substitution

Farid Alfa-Ruprecht

Koji Miyoshi

Half-time: Bochum 0-0 Hannover

VfL Bochum and Hannover 96 have so far played an intense but chance-poor match. Hannover have had more possession but have barely found any solutions going forward against the compact Bochum defence. The hosts have repeatedly posed a threat on the counter-attack – most notably through the impressive Kwarteng. Overall, Bochum look somewhat more dangerous despite having less possession.

Half-time

45'

+ 2

Hannover relies on long balls

The visitors are now more frequently trying their luck with direct long balls forward. However, these passes are difficult for the strikers to bring under control.

44'

Bochum create the more dangerous moments

There continue to be only a few genuine penalty area situations on either side. When danger does arise, it is mostly through Bochum – particularly via the impressive Kwarteng.

0:32

Onyeka misses

Onyeka gets a shot off from a good position, aiming for the upper left corner. However, the ball flies just over the bar – a great chance for Bochum.

38'

Bochum become more active

For the hosts, a lot of the attacking play runs down the left flank with Olsen and Kwarteng. Bochum are now also pressing higher up the pitch and have, for the first time, enjoyed a longer spell of possession.

35'

Titz looks for solutions

Hannover continue to look somewhat lacking in ideas in their attacking play. Head coach Titz is now in intense conversation with his captain, possibly looking to make tactical adjustments.

32'

Bundu sends in a dangerous cross

Bundu makes a strong run down the left flank and plays the ball low through the penalty area. However, the cross flies past everyone and goes out for a goal kick.

30'

Hannover switch to attack immediately

After losing possession, Hannover win the ball back after just around 14 seconds.

30'

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).

BOC

H96

20.2 s

14.7 s

Kwarteng causes danger

Kwarteng has been one of the most prominent Bochum players in the attacking play so far. Dangerous forward moves are repeatedly created, mainly through his pace.

28'

Bochum finding ways forward

Hannover may be the best away side in the league, but have not really been able to show that so far. Bochum are now repeatedly getting into dangerous transition situations via long balls and quick counter-attacks.

24'

Bundu wastes a good free-kick opportunity

Hannover earn a promising free-kick position centrally in front of the penalty area. Bundu does lift the ball over the wall, but also well over Horn's goal.

0:23

Kwarteng fires wide

After a quick counter-attack, Kwarteng has another attempt from distance. The effort flies narrowly wide of the right post.

19'

Yellow card

Moritz-Broni Kwarteng

18'

Hannover turn up the pressure

The visitors are now pushing forward more actively and are increasingly pinning Bochum back. The hosts are currently lacking the ball recoveries needed for quick transition play.

16'

No Bochum lightning start this time?

In their last four home matches, VfL always scored within the first 15 minutes

15'

Pannewig has to come off

It's over for Pannewig. Bochum are forced into an early substitution due to injury.

15'

Substitution

Kjell Wätjen

Mats Pannewig

13'

Pannewig requires treatment

After a challenge just outside the penalty area, Pannewig stays down. The Bochum player requires medical attention.

11'

Bochum keep things tight

Hannover have found no gaps in the final third so far. The hosts are strong in man-marking and are allowing hardly any dangerous play.

Lots of play in midfield

The match has so far been played predominantly in midfield. Bochum continue to defend more aggressively only in their own half, keeping the spaces in front of it compact.

Kwarteng tries his luck from distance

Bochum have their first shot of the match. Kwarteng lets fly from range, but places the ball too centrally at Noll.

Hannover with a calm start

The away side have had more possession in the opening minutes. Bochum are initially cautious in their pressing and allow Hannover to play for the time being.

Kick-off in Bochum

The ball is rolling at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Hannover take the kick off and get their away fixture under way.

Kick-off!

More on that Bochum team

Kwarteng (r.), who recently scored his first goal of the season as a substitute in Bielefeld, starts today. 15 of his 16 appearances so far in 2025/26 have been as a substitute, with his only previous start coming in the second half of the season opener against Darmstadt (3-3).

More on that Hannover team

The visitors start with Nawrocki in place of Okon, while Neubauer is also preferred over Oudenne. The third change to the starting eleven sees Thordarson, who came off the bench to great effect against Münster, come in for Taibi.

Starting line-up: Hannover 96

Formation:3-4-3

Starting line-up: VfL Bochum 1848

Formation:4-2-3-1

Uwe Rösler on facing Hannover:

"Hannover are at the top of many statistics, not just in the away table. Possession, goals from substitutes. A good coach, a squad with great quality. We want to finish the season in the best possible way, we owe that to our fans and the league."

The Officials

Dr. Robert Kampka (Referee), Marcel Gasteier (Assistant Referee 1), Steven Greif (Assistant Referee 2), Leonidas Exuzidis (4th Official), Timo Gerach (VAR), Dr. Henrik Bramlage (Assistant VAR).

Christian Titz on facing Bochum:

"There is a good atmosphere and a sense of belief in the team. We are playing away at a difficult opponent, where there is also a real atmosphere."

Season over for Chakroun

The Hannover player suffered a shoulder injury against Münster and will not be able to take to the pitch again this campaign.

Season over for Maximilian Wittek

The Bochum left-back sustained a thigh injury in the match against Bielefeld and has already undergone successful surgery, the Ruhr club confirmed this week.

2:14

Watch: Hannover 0-0 Bochum - previous meeting

Bochum goalkeeper Timo Horn put in a fine display as these two sides played out a goalless draw on Matchday 16.

2:05

Watch: Arminia Bielefeld 1-1 Bochum - last time out

Moritz-Broni Kwarteng equalised for Bochum in the final 15 minutes to earn a draw at Bielefeld that all but secures their Bundesliga 2 status for another year.

2:14

Watch: Hannover 3-3 Preußen Münster - last time out

Hannover missed the chance to go second after being held to a high-scoring draw by bottom side Preußen Münster. The Reds trail the remaining automatic promotion place by a point, but are only in the play-off spot thanks to their superior goal difference over fourth-placed Paderborn.

Titz against Bochum

Christian Titz has faced Bochum twice, with both matches ending 0-0. The goalless draw at the Volkspark in October 2018 was his final game in charge of Hamburg.

Spectacle

Hannover's last away win at Castroper Straße was memorable. On 8 May 2010, the final matchday of the 2009/10 Bundesliga season, Hannover won what was ultimately a relegation-decider 3-0. They stayed up, while Bochum were relegated.

Record in favour of Bochum?

In the 15 meetings between the two clubs in Bundesliga 2, the away side have never won. In Bochum, alongside two draws, this game's hosts have claimed five home wins (most recently a 4-3 goal fest in April 2021).

Hello and welcome!

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