FC St. Pauli vs VfL Bochum – 21 November 2026, 2. Bundesliga: H2H, form and match facts

FC St. Pauli host VfL Bochum in what promises to be a tightly contested showdown at the Millerntor‑Stadion, with both sides perched on seven points but occupying adjacent slots in the table – the Hamburg club in eighth and the Ruhr outfit in ninth. The hosts have drawn four of their six games and boast an even goal balance of eight for and eight against, while Bochum’s two victories are offset by three defeats and a modest –1 goal difference from five scored and six conceded. Their head‑to‑head record this season has been balanced, adding an extra layer of intrigue as each side looks to climb out of the mid‑table mire. A win for either side would not only lift them into the top‑seven chase but also widen the gap over their direct rivals, making the fixture a pivotal point in the battle for European qualification spots.