VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC (2. Bundesliga) was played on 7 August 2026 and finished 0–1.
VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC: league table and recent 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 | 11 | 3-3-5 | 13:19 | 12 |
| 10 | Energie Cottbus | 11 | 2-5-4 | 18:20 | 11 |
| 11 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 11 | 3-2-6 | 16:18 | 11 |
| 12 | VfL Osnabrück | 10 | 3-2-5 | 14:17 | 11 |
| 13 | VfL Bochum | 10 | 3-2-5 | 8:11 | 11 |
| 14 | Dynamo Dresden | 11 | 3-2-6 | 15:20 | 11 |
| 15 | Hannover 96 | 10 | 3-2-5 | 10:16 | 11 |
| 16 | Karlsruher SC | 10 | 3-2-5 | 13:21 | 11 |
| 17 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 10 | 2-3-5 | 9:19 | 9 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 10 | 1-5-4 | 10:12 | 8 |
VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC: our 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: side-by-side comparison
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: your questions answered
How did VfL Bochum vs Hertha BSC end?
Hertha BSC beat VfL Bochum 1–0.
When and where was the match played?
Kick-off is on 7 August 2026 at 19:30, venue Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Referee: W. Haslberger.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
VfL Bochum: 13th (11 points), Hertha BSC: 1st (28 points).
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