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VfL Bochum 1848 v 1. FC Magdeburg - 2. Bundesliga

BVB must look in the mirror for the stalling of a "top-class player"

Borussia Dortmund loaned Kjell Wätjen to VfL Bochum over the summer. The 20-year-old has not had an easy season there so far. The year 2026 in particular has been a sobering experience for the number 8. What now?

Preußen Münster v Hertha BSC - 2. Bundesliga

Watch Hertha BSC vs. VfL Bochum live on TV and via livestream today

In the 2. Bundesliga, Hertha BSC face VfL Bochum in Saturday evening’s top-of-the-table clash. But where is the match being played? SPOX has the answer.

German club turns to AI for new signings and director

Following their relegation from the Bundesliga, Bochum are turning to artificial intelligence to rebuild their sporting structure, from signing players to selecting their next sporting director. With instability at the management level and a need to modernise recruitment, the club are reportedly in talks with AI platform Plaier to overhaul how they scout, evaluate and develop football talent.

1. FC Heidenheim 1846 v VfL Bochum 1848 - Bundesliga

Ex-Brentford striker suffers 'quite life-threatening' injury

Ex-Brentford striker Philipp Hofmann was hospitalised with a collapsed lung and a broken rib after a Bundesliga clash between Bochum and Heidenheim.

5 Underdogs to Back Across Europe this Weekend

Some teams are battling to stay up, while others have little to play for. With that in mind, we look at which underdogs could come out on top.

5 Underdogs to Back in Europe this Weekend

Bookmakers are offering generous odds for some of these teams and bettors can take advantage. Let’s take a look at the weekend underdogs.

Sane slammed for 'very disrespectful' clash with fourth official

Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane has sparked controversy in Germany after an allegedly "disrespectful" gesture towards a fourth official.

FC Bayern München v VfL Bochum 1848 - Bundesliga

Kane fires Bayern reminder after five-goal thriller defeat

Harry Kane has stressed the importance of staying "focused" for a whole game after Bochum's shock comeback win against the 10 men of Bayern Munich.

Kompany criticises Bayern stars after surprise collapse against Bochum

Vincent Kompany slammed his Bayern Munich players after their surprise collapse against Bochum following Joao Palhinha's red card.

Bayern surrender lead in shock defeat to struggling Bochum

Bayern Munich's 125-year anniversary celebrations were spoiled by Bochum, who completed a sensational comeback to win 3-2 at the Allianz Arena.

Holstein Kiel v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - Bundesliga

USMNT's Tolkin provides first Bundesliga assist in draw

John Tolkin provided his first Bundesliga assist on Sunday as he helped lead his new club, Holstein Kiel, to a 2-2 draw with VfL Bochum.

Kane a beneficiary of Musiala masterclass in big Bayern win!

Jamal Musiala pulled the strings for Bayern Munich as Harry Kane found the target once again in a thumping 5-0 victory away at Bochum.

Leon Goretzka Thomas Muller Bayern Munich 2023-24

Bayern stuck in 'horror movie that won't end' - Goretzka

Leon Gortezka feels like Bayern Munich are trapped in a never-ending horror film amid their disastrous run of results.

Bayern CEO refuses to give Tuchel 'monstrous statement' of support

Bayern Munich will not sack Thomas Tuchel in the wake of their 3-2 loss to Bochum, but CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen refused to offer the board's support.