Upcoming initial home match for VfL Bochum in the new season
The Ruhrstadion in Bochum is set to witness an exciting encounter on Sunday, as VfL Bochum take on SV Elversberg in the second match of the 2025/26 season.
After a disappointing start to their campaign, Bochum are eager to secure their first win of the season. Their opening game against Darmstadt ended in a 1-4 loss, a result that has left the mood in Bochum subdued. However, a win against Elversberg could change the atmosphere, offering a much-needed boost of confidence.
Gerrit Holtmann, a winger, returns to the Bochum team for the crucial clash. His speed was missed in the Darmstadt game and could prove crucial against Elversberg. Unfortunately, the services of Samuel Bamba and Francis Onyeka will be missed, while Erhan Masovic and Moritz-Broni Kwarteng remain on the sidelines.
Sebastian Holtmann will also be back in the VfL Bochum team for the game. Dieter Hecking, coach of SV Elversberg, has warned against underestimating the opponent, highlighting the importance of the match for both teams.
Bochum will be aiming to improve on their performance from their opening game, where they dominated possession (57%) and had more shots on goal (11 with 4 on target) compared to Elversberg's 3 shots (1 on target). However, they struggled to convert their opportunities into goals.
It's worth noting that Bochum lost their pre-season friendly 0-2 to Bayer Leverkusen. The team will be keen to put their initial disappointing outcomes behind them and start their league campaign on a positive note.
The match will be broadcast live by SPORT website from 1 PM. Fans who can't make it to the stadium are encouraged to tune in and support their team. Let's hope for a thrilling encounter and a much-deserved win for VfL Bochum.
[1] Bochum lose 0-2 to Leverkusen in pre-season friendly
[2] Bochum's struggles to convert opportunities in opening game
[3] SV Elversberg narrowly miss promotion to Bundesliga
[4] Bochum's season goals: Improvement after tough start
In the upcoming match, Bochum aims to convert more opportunities and secure their first win of the season, following a disappointing start in the 2025/26 campaign. Given their performance against European leagues teams like Bayer Leverkusen during pre-season, they will be eager to put their initial disappointing outcomes behind them and kick off their league campaign on a positive note.
