VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC (2. Bundesliga) was played on 7 August 2026 and finished 0–1.
VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 10 | 9-1-0 | 23:8 | 28 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 10 | 6-3-1 | 24:13 | 21 |
| 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | 10 | 5-4-1 | 25:14 | 19 |
| 4 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 10 | 5-3-2 | 9:7 | 18 |
| 5 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 10 | 5-2-3 | 21:13 | 17 |
| 6 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 10 | 4-3-3 | 17:18 | 15 |
| 7 | Arminia Bielefeld | 10 | 4-2-4 | 16:15 | 14 |
| 8 | FC St. Pauli | 10 | 2-6-2 | 12:12 | 12 |
| 9 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 10 | 3-3-4 | 13:16 | 12 |
| 10 | VfL Osnabrück | 10 | 3-2-5 | 14:17 | 11 |
| 11 | VfL Bochum | 10 | 3-2-5 | 8:11 | 11 |
| 12 | Hannover 96 | 10 | 3-2-5 | 10:16 | 11 |
| 13 | Karlsruher SC | 10 | 3-2-5 | 13:21 | 11 |
| 14 | Energie Cottbus | 10 | 2-4-4 | 18:20 | 10 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 10 | 3-1-6 | 16:18 | 10 |
| 16 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 10 | 2-3-5 | 9:19 | 9 |
| 17 | Holstein Kiel | 10 | 1-5-4 | 10:12 | 8 |
| 18 | Dynamo Dresden | 10 | 2-2-6 | 12:20 | 8 |
VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC: match preview and analysis
Hertha BSC travelled to the Ruhr and secured a disciplined 1‑0 victory over VfL Bochum, extending their flawless run at the top of the table. The win lifted the Berlin side to 18 points from six wins, while Bochum remained ninth with seven points after two triumphs and three defeats. The solitary goal was enough to preserve Hertha’s perfect record in the head‑to‑head this season, having already beaten the hosts once already. With a goal difference of +10, Hertha now sit comfortably ahead of the chasing pack, whereas Bochum’s -1 margin reflects the narrow gap between their five scored and six conceded. The result keeps the league leaders firmly in control as the campaign heads into its decisive phase.
VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC: questions and answers
How did VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC end?
Hertha BSC beat VfL Bochum 1–0.
When and where was the match played?
7 August 2026, kick-off at 19:30, at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Referee: Wolfgang Haslberger, Germany.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
VfL Bochum: 11th (11 points), Hertha BSC: 1st (28 points).
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