Match report

VfL Bochum Defeats 1. FC Magdeburg 2-0 in 2. Bundesliga

VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
2–0
FT
1. FC Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg
Nov 2, 2025

VfL Bochum demonstrated their strength by defeating 1. FC Magdeburg 2-0, securing important points in the 2. Bundesliga standings. The match saw key contributions from K. Watjen and G. Holtmann for VfL Bochum, who were instrumental in turning the tide of the game.

Key Facts

  • • VfL Bochum secured a 2-0 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • • K. Watjen scored in the 41st minute to put VfL Bochum ahead.
  • • G. Holtmann added another goal for VfL Bochum in the 60th minute, cementing their lead.
  • • 1. FC Magdeburg struggled defensively with multiple yellow cards and failed to capitalize on a penalty opportunity.

Lineups

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)
  • 24 M. Pannewig (M)
  • 29 F. Alfa-Ruprecht (M)
  • 8 K. Watjen (M)
  • 17 G. Holtmann (M)
  • 21 F. Onyeka (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Thiede
  • 4 E. Masovic
  • 10 M. Obafemi
  • 11 M. Kwarteng
  • 15 F. Passlack
  • 19 M. Bero
  • 23 K. Miyoshi
  • 26 R. Rosch
  • 33 P. Hofmann

1. FC Magdeburg

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Reimann (G)
  • 5 T. Muller (D)
  • 16 M. Mathisen (D)
  • 15 D. Heber (D)
  • 19 L. Musonda (M)
  • 8 L. Ulrich (M)
  • 21 F. Michel (M)
  • 17 A. Nollenberger (M)
  • 27 P. Hercher (F)
  • 9 M. Breunig (F)
  • 23 B. Atik (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 N. Kruth
  • 4 E. Dzogovic
  • 10 N. Pesch
  • 11 A. Holmstrom
  • 13 C. Krempicki
  • 25 S. Gnaka
  • 28 M. Geschwill
  • 29 R. Ghrieb
  • 38 L. Hyrylainen

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Magdeburg
    36' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hercher

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Magdeburg
    39' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tobias Müller · On: Max Geschwill
  3. VfL Bochum
    41' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Watjen
  4. VfL Bochum
    54' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Mats Pannewig

    Foul

  5. 1. FC Magdeburg
    60' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    Dominik Reimann

    Argument

  6. VfL Bochum
    60' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Holtmann
  7. 1. FC Magdeburg
    61' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Hercher · On: R. Ghrieb
  8. 1. FC Magdeburg
    62' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Breunig · On: A. Holmstrom
  9. 1. FC Magdeburg
    62' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marcus Mathisen · On: C. Krempicki
  10. VfL Bochum
    70' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Holtmann · On: M. Bero
  11. VfL Bochum
    71' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Francis Onyeka · On: P. Hofmann
  12. 1. FC Magdeburg
    78' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    Barış Atik

    Argument

  13. 1. FC Magdeburg
    79' 1. FC Magdeburg Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Nollenberger
  14. VfL Bochum
    82' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Alfa-Ruprecht · On: M. Kwarteng
  15. VfL Bochum
    82' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Watjen · On: F. Passlack
  16. 1. FC Magdeburg
    84' 1. FC Magdeburg Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ulrich

    Foul

  17. 1. FC Magdeburg
    84' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Michel · On: N. Pesch
  18. VfL Bochum
    90'+5 VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bero

    Foul

  19. VfL Bochum
    90'+7 VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Lenz · On: K. Miyoshi

Match Stats

Stat VfL Bochum 1. FC Magdeburg
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 72% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 16
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 277 503
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 9 6
xG 3.32 2.11
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 200 435
Shots Inside Box 21 9
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Watjen's goal in the 41st minute gave VfL Bochum crucial momentum and control over the match.
  • ▸ Despite facing penalties and substitutions, 1. FC Magdeburg failed to convert a penalty opportunity confirmed by VAR, leading to their eventual defeat.