Match Overview
On November 9th, VfL Bochum will face off against Bayer Leverkusen at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion in a Bundesliga match. The odds heavily favor Bayer Leverkusen with an away win probability of 1.30 compared to VfL Bochum’s 9.40.
Historical Face-Off
In their previous encounter on December 5th, 2024, Bayer Leverkusen dominated VfL Bochum with a resounding victory of 5-0. This result showcases the stark difference in quality between the two teams and highlights Bayer Leverkusen as clear favorites heading into this match.
Looking back further, these teams have faced each other five times since May 2023. In those matches, Bayer Leverkusen has emerged victorious three times while drawing once and losing none. They have outscored VfL Bochum by an impressive margin of ten goals to zero.
Team Form: VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum is currently enduring a difficult period with no wins in their last six matches across all competitions. Their recent performances have been particularly poor defensively, conceding a staggering total of twenty-four goals during this stretch.
In terms of league form, they find themselves languishing at the bottom of the Bundesliga table in eighteenth place after nine games played. With just one point earned from one draw and eight losses, it is evident that improvement is desperately needed if they are to climb out of relegation territory.
Their most recent outing was against Eintracht Frankfurt where they suffered a heavy defeat with a final scoreline of 7-2 despite managing to find some success upfront through Dani de Wit and Philipp Hofmann who scored for them.
Team Form: Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, has been performing relatively well in recent matches. They have won two of their last six games while drawing three and losing just one. Their away form has been particularly impressive with no losses in four matches.
In terms of league standing, they currently sit in fourth place with sixteen points from nine games played. This solid position is a testament to their consistent performances throughout the season so far.
Their most recent match was against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League where they suffered a heavy defeat by a scoreline of 4-0. However, it’s important to note that this result came against strong opposition and should not overshadow their overall positive form leading up to this game.
Key Players Spotlight
For VfL Bochum, Dani de Wit has been an influential figure upfront despite his team’s struggles. He will be looking to continue his goal-scoring exploits and provide some much-needed firepower for his side.
Bayer Leverkusen boasts several key players who have consistently performed at a high level recently. Patrik Schick stands out as one such player with his clinical finishing ability and knack for finding the back of the net.
Statistical Insights
Looking at both teams’ recent results, it becomes evident that Bayer Leverkusen holds a significant advantage heading into this match based on historical face-offs and current form indicators. VfL Bochum’s leaky defense could prove problematic when facing off against Bayer Leverkusen’s potent attacking lineup.
Furthermore, considering VfL Bochum’s poor home record thus far in the Bundesliga – failing to secure any wins from four matches – it seems unlikely that they will be able to turn things around against stronger opposition like Bayer Leverkusen.
Match Prediction: VfL Bochum 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen
Based on all available data analyzed above, our prediction for this match is a convincing victory for Bayer Leverkusen. We anticipate a dominant performance from the away team, resulting in a final scoreline of VfL Bochum 0 – 3 Bayer Leverkusen.
