Match Details
The match between Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Bochum is scheduled to take place on December 20, 2023, at the BayArena. It is a Bundesliga fixture and the odds favor Bayer Leverkusen with a 1.22 chance of winning.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In their previous encounters, VfL Bochum emerged victorious in their most recent meeting, defeating Bayer Leverkusen with a scoreline of 3-0. However, looking at their overall history, Bayer Leverkusen has had the upper hand in this matchup. They have won two out of the last four matches against VfL Bochum. These matches have seen an average of less than three goals scored per game.
Team Form: Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen has been in excellent form recently, winning four out of their last six matches across all competitions. Their attack has been particularly potent during this period, scoring an impressive total of 15 goals while only conceding four. In the Bundesliga, they currently sit at the top of the table with 39 points from 15 matches.
In their most recent match against Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen secured a convincing 3-0 victory. Victor Boniface opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz added two more goals in quick succession during the second half.
Team Form: VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum’s recent form has been mixed as they have won three and lost one out of their last six matches across all competitions. In away fixtures specifically, they have struggled to find consistent success with just one win from eight matches.
Their most recent outing saw them defeat Union Berlin by a comfortable 3-0 margin. Takuma Asano, Gonçalo Paciência, and Kevin Stöger were the goal scorers in that match.
Key Players
For Bayer Leverkusen, Patrik Schick has been in fine form as an attacker, scoring six goals in 16 appearances. Another player to watch is Exequiel Palacios, who has contributed four goals and two assists from midfield.
VfL Bochum’s key player is Gonçalo Paciência, who has found the back of the net three times in nine matches. Christopher Antwi-Adjei is another player to keep an eye on with his pace and ability to create opportunities for his teammates.
Statistical Insights
Bayer Leverkusen has been dominant at home this season, winning seven out of eight matches and scoring 25 goals while conceding just six. VfL Bochum, on the other hand, has struggled away from home with only one win in eight matches and a goal difference of -14.
In terms of overall performance this season, Bayer Leverkusen boasts an impressive record of 12 wins and three draws from 15 Bundesliga matches. They have scored 42 goals while conceding just 12. VfL Bochum currently sits in the lower half of the table with three wins, seven draws, and five losses.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3 – 1 VfL Bochum
Based on their recent performances and overall form this season, it is expected that Bayer Leverkusen will continue their strong run by securing a victory against VfL Bochum. The predicted scoreline for this match is Bayer Leverkusen winning by a margin of two goals with a final result of 3-1.
