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2. Bundesliga 26/27·2026-10-23·Round 9

Darmstadt 98 and Bochum Face Relegation Concerns After Draws

By Lorena Laís Mota · · Round-up

In the latest round of 2. Bundesliga action, both Darmstadt 98 and Bochum found themselves in tricky positions following their respective draws. Darmstadt 98 held St. Pauli to a goalless stalemate, while Bochum managed a 1-1 draw against VfL Wolfsburg. These results have not been kind to their standings, with both teams slipping into deeper relegation waters.

Darmstadt 98's chances of relegation have risen significantly, now sitting at a concerning 23.5%, up from 19.2% just days ago. This increase reflects their struggle to secure victories, as they currently languish in 16th place with only eight points from nine matches. Meanwhile, Bochum's relegation probability has also climbed to 22%, further highlighting the pressure on them to find form and climb away from the danger zone.

St. Pauli, despite their draw, saw their relegation risk emerge, now at 5.9%. However, they remain in a relatively safe spot at 7th place in the standings. In contrast, VfL Wolfsburg, despite a dip in their promotion odds to 17.8%, continue to show promise, holding onto 3rd place with 16 points.

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the lower half of the table, where teams like Darmstadt 98 and Bochum must battle to avoid the dreaded drop. With plenty of matches still to come, the fight for survival is far from over.

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