More markets for the DFB-Pokal game, scheduled for August 23 at 7:00 AM ET.
Both clubs enter the DFB-Pokal Round of 32 clash on August 23 at Sportpark Ronhof with 2. Bundesliga campaigns about to begin. Greuther Fürth survived relegation via a May play-off against Rot-Weiss Essen and now operate under new manager Heiko Vogel after losing leading scorers Branimir Hrgota and Noel Futkeu; squad rebuilding focuses on replacing those goals while seeking mid-table stability at home. VfL Bochum, under Uwe Rösler, finished ninth last season after a mid-campaign turnaround and posted mixed pre-season results including draws with Ajax and Sheffield United. The visitors carry a modest edge in recent league form and squad continuity, though Fürth benefits from home advantage and cup motivation in a matchup where recent 2. Bundesliga encounters have been closely contested.