Match report

1. FC Kaiserslautern Defeats VfL Bochum 3-2 in 2. Bundesliga Thriller

1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–2
FT
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Oct 4, 2025

1. FC Kaiserslautern held off a spirited comeback from VfL Bochum to secure a crucial victory in their 2. Bundesliga clash, winning 3-2 at home. The game saw early goals by I. Prtajin and G. Holtmann setting the stage for an intense battle that included multiple substitutions and yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Kaiserslautern scored three times through I. Prtajin (7', 79'), Paul Joly (86') and an own goal by J. Elvedi (90').
  • • VfL Bochum replied with goals from G. Holtmann (15') and the unfortunate own goal.
  • • I. Prtajin was sent off in the 80th minute after receiving a yellow card, adding further drama to the game.

Lineups

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 3-3-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Krahl (G)
  • 31 L. Sirch (D)
  • 33 J. Elvedi (D)
  • 5 Kim Ji-Soo (D)
  • 26 P. Joly (M)
  • 6 F. Kunze (M)
  • 22 M. Haas (M)
  • 8 S. Sahin (F)
  • 15 N. Skytta (M)
  • 7 M. Ritter (F)
  • 9 I. Prtajin (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 S. Simoni
  • 13 E. Wekesser
  • 3 F. Kleinhansl
  • 37 L. Robinson
  • 23 A. Afeez
  • 20 T. Raschl
  • 48 F. Alidou
  • 29 R. Tachie
  • 27 D. Abiama

VfL Bochum

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 39 L. Morgalla (D)
  • 4 E. Masovic (D)
  • 20 N. Loosli (D)
  • 35 K. Koscierski (M)
  • 34 C. Lenz (M)
  • 19 M. Bero (M)
  • 32 M. Wittek (M)
  • 14 M. Clairicia (F)
  • 17 G. Holtmann (F)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 P. Strompf
  • 22 N. Thiede
  • 8 K. Watjen
  • 15 F. Passlack
  • 24 M. Pannewig
  • 26 R. Rosch
  • 9 I. Sissoko
  • 21 F. Onyeka
  • 29 F. Alfa-Ruprecht

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    7' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Prtajin · Assist: Luca Sirch
  2. VfL Bochum
    12' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bero

    Foul

  3. VfL Bochum
    15' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Holtmann · Assist: Kacper Kościerski
  4. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    33' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ritter

    Foul

  5. VfL Bochum
    36' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    C. Lenz

    Foul

  6. VfL Bochum
    43' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hofmann

    Foul

  7. VfL Bochum
    55' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    E. Masovic

    Foul

  8. VfL Bochum
    59' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Clairicia · On: F. Alfa-Ruprecht
  9. VfL Bochum
    63' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    F. Alfa-Ruprecht

    Foul

  10. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    66' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ritter · On: F. Alidou
  11. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    66' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Skytta · On: D. Abiama
  12. VfL Bochum
    73' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kacper Kościerski · On: F. Passlack
  13. VfL Bochum
    73' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Holtmann · On: K. Watjen
  14. VfL Bochum
    73' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Lenz · On: Mats Pannewig
  15. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    79' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Prtajin · Assist: Leon Robinson
  16. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    80' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    I. Prtajin
  17. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    84' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Haas · On: E. Wekesser
  18. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    84' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Prtajin · On: A. Afeez
  19. VfL Bochum
    85' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Wittek · On: Francis Onyeka
  20. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    86' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    Paul Joly
  21. VfL Bochum
    90' VfL Bochum Goal · Own Goal
    J. Elvedi

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Kaiserslautern VfL Bochum
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 66% 71%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 322 420
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 10 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 211 297
Shots Inside Box 17 6
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early lead by I. Prtajin at 7' was quickly neutralized when G. Holtmann equalized for VfL Bochum just minutes later, setting up a back-and-forth encounter.
  • ▸ I. Prtajin's second goal in the 79th minute provided some breathing room, but Bochum responded with an own goal shortly after, adding to the tension before Kaiserslautern secured the win.