Match report
VfL Bochum Defeats Arminia Bielefeld 1-0 in 2. Bundesliga
VfL Bochum
1–0
FT
Arminia Bielefeld
Dec 6, 2025
VfL Bochum secured a hard-fought victory against Arminia Bielefeld, winning by a solitary goal scored by P. Hofmann at the 70th minute. The match was characterized by defensive resilience and strategic substitutions, with VfL Bochum effectively countering Arminia's efforts to level the score.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: VfL Bochum 1-0 Arminia Bielefeld
- • Goal by P. Hofmann in the 70th minute, assisted by M. Kwarteng
- • VfL Bochum had multiple yellow cards, including one for P. Hofmann (88') and C. Lenz (80'), while Arminia Bielefeld's T. Momuluh received a yellow card in the 63rd minute
- • Substitutions were key for both teams with VfL Bochum making several changes, including Leandro Morgalla replacing F. Passlack
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)
- 21 F. Onyeka (M)
- 8 K. Watjen (M)
- 33 P. Hofmann (F)
Substitutes
- 22 N. Thiede
- 35 K. Koscierski
- 4 E. Masovic
- 26 R. Rosch
- 19 M. Bero
- 15 F. Passlack
- 11 M. Kwarteng
- 6 I. Sissoko
- 9 I. Sissoko
Arminia Bielefeld
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Kersken (G)
- 24 C. Lannert (D)
- 19 M. Grosser (D)
- 3 J. Felix (D)
- 29 T. Handwerker (D)
- 27 B. Boakye (D)
- 10 M. Mehlem (M)
- 21 S. Russo (M)
- 6 M. Corboz (M)
- 14 T. Momuluh (F)
- 11 J. Grodowski (F)
Substitutes
- 18 L. Oppermann
- 2 F. Hagmann
- 17 A. Sicker
- 23 L. Schneider
- 8 S. Schreck
- 37 N. Sarenren Bazee
- 38 M. Worl
- 7 J. Kania
- 30 I. Young
Timeline
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18' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardF. Alfa-Ruprecht
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34' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardK. Watjen
Foul
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59' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1Off: Benjamin Boakye · On: M. Worl
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59' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Grodowski · On: J. Kania
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61' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow CardT. Momuluh
Foul
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62' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1Off: Leandro Morgalla · On: F. Passlack
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63' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Alfa-Ruprecht · On: M. Bero
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63' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Watjen · On: M. Kwarteng
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70' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal GoalP. Hofmann · Assist: M. Kwarteng
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75' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Momuluh · On: N. Sarenren Bazee
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76' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Russo · On: L. Schneider
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80' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardC. Lenz
Foul
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80' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4Off: Mats Pannewig · On: I. Sissoko
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82' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow CardM. Worl
Argument
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85' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardP. Strompf
Foul
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85' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 5Off: Marvin Mehlem · On: I. Young
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87' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Wittek · On: Kacper Kościerski
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88' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardP. Hofmann
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | VfL Bochum | Arminia Bielefeld |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 22 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 287 | 412 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| xG | 2.23 | 0.85 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 202 | 323 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 6 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The introduction of M. Kwarteng and P. Hofmann in the 63rd minute proved crucial for VfL Bochum, leading to the goal that secured their victory.
- ▸ Arminia Bielefeld attempted to counter with multiple substitutions but could not break through VfL Bochum's solid defense.