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VfL Bochum hosts Hertha BSC in 2. Bundesliga season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:08 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

VfL Bochum hosts Hertha BSC in 2. Bundesliga season opener

Summary

VfL Bochum faces Hertha BSC on Friday night to begin the 2026/27 2. Bundesliga season at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Bochum enters the match with high hopes following an encouraging pre-season and a strong finish last season, while Hertha looks to overcome a challenging summer marked by player departures and financial constraints. Both teams aim to improve upon their lackluster start to the previous season, with Bochum holding a historical edge in recent encounters, winning their last meeting at home. Team lineups include Bochum's likely debutant Alessandro Crimaldi and Hertha’s 18-year-old Boris Mamuzah Lum, who is set to make his competitive debut.

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By the Numbers

•Bochum aims to build on last season's ninth-place finish.
•Hertha has struggled with squad depth after losing 14 players.
•Both teams finished last season without a winning opener.
•Bochum won 3-2 at home in their last meeting.
•Kickoff is scheduled for Friday night.

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What they're saying

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The wait is finally over as the 2026/27 2. Bundesliga season gets underway on Friday night, with two former Bundesliga clubs kicking off the campaign when VfL Bochum host Hertha BSC at the Vonovia Ruh...
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