VfL Bochum welcome Holstein Kiel at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum on Sunday, May 23 at 3:30 PM in a 2. Bundesliga fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

VfL Bochum come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Holstein Kiel, meanwhile, arrive out of form (1W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. VfL Bochum won their last outing, while Holstein Kiel suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

In 10 previous meetings, VfL Bochum lead 2–4 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Holstein Kiel won 3–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

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