Sat 21 Nov · 7:30pm2. Bundesliga
VfL Bochum lineup @ FC St. Pauli
Team news
since Karlsruher SC
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Steuckers joins on loan from Genk (31 Aug) Squad →
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VfL Bochum fixtures and results
FC St. Pauli, awayLast: W 3-2 Karlsruher SC
VfL Bochum fixtures
VfL Bochum most-used XI this season
4-2-3-1 · 8/9The shape in 8 of the last 9
Most Common VfL Bochum Starting XI
Based on 9 official matches this season
- HornGK · 9 starts
- SteinwenderDEF · 9 starts
- MetsDEF · 9 starts
- WittekDEF · 9 starts
- KlaiberDEF · 8 starts
- PannewigMID · 8 starts
- HoltmannMID · 8 starts
- MeyerMID · 8 starts
- MiyoshiMID · 7 starts
- HofmannFWD · 8 starts
- RasmussenFWD · 7 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
PenaltiesPenalty record, 2025/26
- FWDHofmann1/1 penalties scored
Fans' picks
The crowdRecent predictions
VfL Bochum transfers
4 in · 8 outThe last six months
VfL Bochum transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- SSteuckersfrom GenkLoanAUG '26
- PPatinofrom Deportivo La CorunaLoanAUG '26
- KKlaiberfrom BrondbyFree agentAUG '26
- OOuro-Tagbafrom 1. FC KölnTransferAUG '26
- BBeroto Ferencvarosi TCFree agentAUG '26
- RRaknebergto OdenseLoanAUG '26
- LLooslito Universitatea ClujFree agentAUG '26
- RRöschto Preußen MünsterFree agentAUG '26
- SSissokoto MuğlasporFree agentAUG '26
- KKoscierskito Alemannia AachenLoanAUG '26
- MMašovićto VojvodinaFree agentAUG '26
- KKeumoto Waldhof MannheimLoanAUG '26
VfL Bochum squad
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VfL Bochum club facts
Est. 1848Vonovia Ruhrstadion · Manager U. Rösler
VfL Bochum past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Bundesliga | 18th | 6 | 7 | 21 | 25 |
| 2023-24 | Bundesliga | 16th | 7 | 12 | 15 | 33 |
| 2022-23 | Bundesliga | 14th | 10 | 5 | 19 | 35 |
| 2021-22 | Bundesliga | 13th | 12 | 6 | 16 | 42 |
VfL Bochum predicted lineup vs FC St. Pauli
MOST USED XIVfL Bochum's expected lineup away at FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Horn in goal, a back four of Steinwender, Mets, Wittek and Klaiber, and Hofmann and Rasmussen further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKHorn
- DEFSteinwender
- DEFMets
- DEFWittek
- DEFKlaiber
- MIDPannewig
- MIDHoltmann
- MIDMeyer
- MIDMiyoshi
- FWDHofmann
- FWDRasmussen
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 8 of the last 9 matches.
- Based on starts across 9 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for VfL Bochum, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
VfL Bochum's expected lineup at FC St. Pauli, Sat 21 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): Horn (9); Steinwender (9), Mets (9), Wittek (9), Klaiber (8); Pannewig (8), Holtmann (8), Meyer (8), Miyoshi (7); Hofmann (8), Rasmussen (7). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Karlsruher SC match on 8 Nov.
VfL Bochum questions
What is VfL Bochum's expected lineup?
VfL Bochum's expected lineup away at FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Horn in goal, a back four of Steinwender, Mets, Wittek and Klaiber, and Hofmann and Rasmussen further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Horn, Steinwender, Mets, Wittek, Klaiber, Pannewig, Holtmann, Meyer, Miyoshi, Hofmann, Rasmussen.
Who started VfL Bochum's last match?
VfL Bochum's starting XI on 8 Nov 2026 in the Germany 2. Bundesliga (4-4-2): T. Horn, S. Klaiber, M. Steinwender, K. Mets, M. Wittek, J. Steuckers, T. Meyer, M. Pannewig, B. Taz, P. Hofmann, C. Rasmussen.
What was VfL Bochum's last result?
VfL Bochum beat Karlsruher SC 3–2 on 8 Nov 2026.
When did VfL Bochum last win?
VfL Bochum last won on 8 Nov 2026, beating Karlsruher SC 3–2.
Who takes penalties for VfL Bochum?
P. Hofmann has taken the most penalties for VfL Bochum in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for VfL Bochum this season?
M. Steinwender leads with 9 starts for VfL Bochum across all competitions this season.
What formation does VfL Bochum use most often?
VfL Bochum have used a 4-2-3-1 in 8 of their 9 matches this season.
Which VfL Bochum goalkeeper has started the most this season?
T. Horn has made the most starts as goalkeeper for VfL Bochum this season, starting 9 matches.
Which VfL Bochum defender has started the most this season?
M. Steinwender has made the most starts as defender for VfL Bochum this season, starting 9 matches.
Which VfL Bochum midfielder has started the most this season?
G. Holtmann has made the most starts as midfielder for VfL Bochum this season, starting 8 matches.
Which VfL Bochum forward has started the most this season?
P. Hofmann has made the most starts as forward for VfL Bochum this season, starting 8 matches.
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