Bochum II welcome Schalke 04 II today at 2:00 PM in a Regionalliga West fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Bochum II come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Schalke 04 II, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 0D 3L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Bochum II face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Schalke 04 II have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Schalke 04 II won 4–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Bochum II a slight edge, but Schalke 04 II are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.