Match report

Hannover 96 and VfL Bochum Draw 0-0 in Tense 2. Bundesliga Clash

Hannover 96
Hannover 96
0–0
FT
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Dec 13, 2025

In a tense showdown at the HDI Arena, Hannover 96 and VfL Bochum fought for supremacy in their 2. Bundesliga encounter but were unable to break the deadlock, resulting in a goalless draw. Both teams had moments of brilliance but ultimately settled for a point each.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Hannover 96 0-0 VfL Bochum
  • • VfL Bochum's M. Wittek received two yellow cards in the match, one at 59' and another at 84'.
  • • Key substitutions from both teams included Kallman coming on for Hannover 96 at 71'
  • • Hannover 96 secured a crucial point to maintain their position in the 2. Bundesliga standings.

Lineups

Hannover 96

Formation: 3-3-1-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Noll (G)
  • 5 V. Ghita (D)
  • 3 B. Tomiak (D)
  • 20 I. Okon (D)
  • 27 H. Matsuda (M)
  • 8 E. Leopold (M)
  • 33 M. Neubauer (M)
  • 15 N. Aseko-Nkili (M)
  • 18 D. Yokota (F)
  • 9 B. Kallman (F)
  • 29 K. Oudenne (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Weinkauf
  • 19 W. Kokolo
  • 17 B. Allgeier
  • 4 H. Blank
  • 26 W. Taibi
  • 13 F. Roggow
  • 10 J. Rochelt
  • 16 H. Nielsen
  • 11 B. Pichler

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 39 L. Morgalla (D)
  • 20 N. Loosli (D)
  • 3 P. Strompf (D)
  • 32 M. Wittek (D)
  • 34 C. Lenz (M)
  • 6 I. Sissoko (M)
  • 29 F. Alfa-Ruprecht (M)
  • 19 M. Bero (M)
  • 8 K. Watjen (M)
  • 21 F. Onyeka (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Thiede
  • 4 E. Masovic
  • 35 K. Koscierski
  • 15 F. Passlack
  • 23 K. Miyoshi
  • 24 M. Pannewig
  • 26 R. Rosch
  • 9 I. Sissoko
  • 33 P. Hofmann

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    59' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    M. Wittek

    Foul

  2. VfL Bochum
    63' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Watjen · On: K. Miyoshi
  3. VfL Bochum
    63' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Sissoko · On: Mats Pannewig
  4. VfL Bochum
    63' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Francis Onyeka · On: P. Hofmann
  5. VfL Bochum
    70' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    C. Lenz

    Foul

  6. Hannover 96
    71' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Oudenne · On: Waniss Taibi
  7. Hannover 96
    71' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Kallman · On: B. Pichler
  8. VfL Bochum
    74' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Alfa-Ruprecht · On: F. Passlack
  9. Hannover 96
    82' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Aseko-Nkili · On: W. Kokolo
  10. VfL Bochum
    84' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Wittek · On: Kacper Kościerski
  11. VfL Bochum
    87' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    K. Miyoshi

    Foul

  12. Hannover 96
    90'+1 Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Ghita · On: B. Allgeier
  13. Hannover 96
    90'+1 Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Yokota · On: H. Nielsen
  14. VfL Bochum
    90' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bero

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Hannover 96 VfL Bochum
Fouls 4 17
Pass Accuracy 87% 76%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 599 334
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 3.44 1.13
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 523 255
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match saw both teams pushing hard, with Hannover 96's Kallman and Bochum's Wittek making notable impacts when introduced.
  • ▸ Several yellow cards for Bochum players disrupted their rhythm, notably at 59', 70', and 87'.
  • ▸ Despite several substitutions in the second half by both teams, neither side managed to convert their chances into goals.