Greuther Fürth 1-2 VfL Bochum
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VfL Bochum won: Greuther Fürth 1-2 VfL Bochum in the DFB-Pokal (Round 1) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer, Fürth. Greuther Fürth goals: Maxim Dal 77'. VfL Bochum goals: Christian Rasmussen 25', Philipp Hofmann 64'. Expected goals: 1.60-0.43. Possession: 65-35. Player of the match: Philipp Hofmann (7.7).
Match report
VfL Bochum beat Greuther Fürth 2-1
VfL Bochum narrowly beat Greuther Fürth 2-1 away from home at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer on Sunday 23 August in DFB-Pokal.
Christian Rasmussen put VfL Bochum ahead on 25' (0-1), Philipp Hofmann made it 0-2 on 64' and Maxim Dal pulled one back for Greuther Fürth on 77' (1-2).
Greuther Fürth had 65% of the ball, shots were 22-6 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.60-0.43. Greuther Fürth created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Philipp Hofmann (Bochum) was player of the match with a 7.7 rating.
Attendance: 9,285. Referee: Florian Lechner.
Match stats
| Greuther Fürth | VfL Bochum | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 65 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.60 | 0.43 |
| Total shots | 22 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 39 | 8 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 429 (84%) | 223 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 11 | 1 |
| Total shots | 22 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 4 |
Lineups
Greuther Fürth (4-4-2): Florian Hellstern, Jannik Dehm, Jannis Heuer, Krisztián Keresztes, Gian-Luca Itter, Shinta Appelkamp, Sacha Bansé, Paul Will, Ole Pohlmann, Felix Klaus, Dennis Srbeny
VfL Bochum (4-2-3-1): Timo Horn, Oliver Olsen, Michael Steinwender, Karol Mets, Maximilian Wittek, Enis Çokaj, Mats Pannewig, Koji Miyoshi, Berkan Taz, Christian Rasmussen, Philipp Hofmann
Key events
- 25' · Goal · Christian Rasmussen (VfL Bochum)
- 64' · Goal · Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum)
- 77' · Goal · Maxim Dal (Greuther Fürth)
All-time head-to-head
31 league meetings since 1999: Greuther Fürth 8, draws 13, VfL Bochum 10.
Questions
Who won Greuther Fürth vs VfL Bochum?
VfL Bochum won, 1-2 (DFB-Pokal) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026.
When and where is Greuther Fürth vs VfL Bochum?
Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer, Fürth, DFB-Pokal.
What is the head-to-head record between Greuther Fürth and VfL Bochum?
In 31 league meetings since 1999: Greuther Fürth 8 wins, 13 draws, VfL Bochum 10 wins (goals 45-46).