SpVgg Greuther Fürth – VfL Bochum

The match at the Sportpark Ronhof saw VfL Bochum snatch a 2‑1 away victory over SpVgg Greuther Fürth, extending their narrow lead over the hosts in the table. Fürth, sitting twelfth with six points from one win, three draws and two defeats, fell further behind, their goal difference slipping to minus‑two after conceding three and scoring only once. Bochum, now ninth with seven points after two wins, a draw and three losses, improved their tally to a plus‑one goal difference, keeping them within touching distance of the top half. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Bochum’s favour, giving them their first win after an earlier draw between the sides.