VfL Bochum vs Mainz Highlights - October 27, 2026

VfL Bochum beat Mainz 2-0 in DFB Pokal on October 27, 2026. The match was played at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Christian Rasmussen (46'), Philipp Hofmann (75') scored for VfL Bochum.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

That run had left Mainz 2 games without defeat.

After the break, Christian Rasmussen scored for VfL Bochum on 46 minutes. The referee cautioned Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer of Mainz on 64 minutes.

Moments later, Tom Meyer was booked for VfL Bochum (66'). Philipp Hofmann found the net for VfL Bochum (75').

Substitutions: VfL Bochum 5, Mainz 5.

Mainz controlled 51.8% of possession. VfL Bochum had 8 shots with 3 on target, while Mainz had 9 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: VfL Bochum 5, Mainz 1. Corners: VfL Bochum 5, Mainz 6.

Mainz completed the most passes, 467 in total at 79.2% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.