Match Details
The match between VfL BOCHUM and VfL Wolfsburg is scheduled to take place on December 2, 2023, at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. This Bundesliga fixture has odds of 2.68 for a local team win, 3.83 for a draw, and 2.62 for an away team victory.
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on April 22, 2023, VfL Wolfsburg emerged victorious with a convincing scoreline of 5-1 against VfL BOCHUM. Looking back at historical matchups, VfL Wolfsburg has dominated this fixture with three wins out of four games played.
Team Form: VfL BOCHUM
VfL BOCHUM’s recent performances have been inconsistent. In their last six matches across all competitions, they managed only one victory while suffering two defeats and settling for three draws. The team has scored seven goals during this period but conceded nine in return.
In the Bundesliga standings, VfL BOCHUM currently occupies the fourteenth position with ten points from twelve matches played so far. Their goal difference stands at -14 due to conceding twenty-five goals while scoring eleven.
In their most recent Bundesliga fixture against FC Heidenheim on November 26th, the match ended in a goalless draw as both teams failed to find the back of the net.
Team Form: VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg’s performance in recent matches has also been mixed. They have won two out of their last six fixtures while losing three and drawing one game. Scoring eight goals during this period has not been enough to offset the twelve goals conceded.
Currently sitting in eighth place in the Bundesliga table, VfL Wolfsburg has accumulated sixteen points from twelve matches. Their goal difference stands at -4 as they have scored seventeen goals and conceded twenty-one.
In their previous Bundesliga encounter against RB Leipzig on November 25th, VfL Wolfsburg secured a 2-1 victory with goals from Jonas Wind and Rogério Oliveira da Silva.
Key Players
For VfL BOCHUM, Takuma Asano has been an influential figure in attack, scoring five goals and providing one assist in thirteen appearances. Kevin Stöger has also made significant contributions from midfield with three goals and four assists so far this season.
VfL Wolfsburg’s Jonas Wind has been a standout performer for his team, finding the net ten times and assisting three goals in fourteen appearances. Yannick Gerhardt has also impressed in midfield, contributing two goals to the team’s cause.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performances, both teams have struggled defensively. VfL BOCHUM has conceded an average of over two goals per game across all competitions. Meanwhile, VfL Wolfsburg’s away form is concerning as they have lost five out of six matches on the road this season.
Furthermore, when these teams face each other historically or even recently, there tends to be a high frequency of goals scored. In their most recent encounter alone, VfL Wolfsburg netted five times against VfL BOCHUM.
Prediction: VfL BOCHUM 1 – 3 VfL Wolfsburg
Considering both teams’ recent form and historical head-to-head matchups, it is expected that VfL Wolfsburg will continue their dominance over VfL BOCHUM. With their strong attacking options and the home team’s defensive vulnerabilities, VfL Wolfsburg is likely to secure a 3-1 victory in this Bundesliga fixture.
