Match Details
The match between Vfl Bochum and Werder Bremen is scheduled to take place on January 14, 2024, at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. It will be a Bundesliga regular-season match, and the odds currently favor Vfl Bochum with a 2.27 chance of winning.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In their previous encounter in the Bundesliga on February 25, 2023, Werder Bremen defeated Vfl Bochum with a convincing scoreline of 3-0. This indicates that Werder Bremen has had the upper hand in recent matchups between these two teams.
Team Form: Vfl Bochum
Vfl Bochum has shown mixed form in their recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games, they have won four matches and lost two. Notably, they secured victories against strong opponents such as Vitesse and Union Berlin. However, they suffered heavy defeats against Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffenheim.
In terms of their performance in the Bundesliga this season, Vfl Bochum currently sits at the 14th position with 16 points from 16 matches played. They have scored 18 goals but conceded a concerning total of 33 goals.
Their most recent match was a friendly against Vitesse on January 7th, which ended in a convincing victory for Vfl Bochum with a scoreline of 2-0.
Team Form: Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen has struggled recently, particularly in away matches. Out of their last six games across all competitions, they have only managed to win one while losing three and drawing two. This inconsistent form has contributed to their current position in the Bundesliga standings -13th place with just 16 points from 16 matches.
In away matches, Werder Bremen has faced significant difficulties, losing five out of seven games and conceding 16 goals while only scoring eight.
Their most recent match was a friendly against Eintracht Braunschweig on January 7th, where they suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat.
Key Players
For Vfl Bochum, striker Takuma Asano has been in impressive form this season, contributing six goals and one assist. Midfielder Kevin Stöger has also played a crucial role with four goals and five assists to his name.
Werder Bremen’s Marvin Ducksch has been their standout performer, leading the team’s attacking line with eight goals and four assists. Leonardo Bittencourt has also made valuable contributions from midfield with one goal and one assist.
Statistical Insights
Vfl Bochum has shown strength in attack recently, scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six matches. However, their defensive vulnerability is evident by conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game during the same period.
On the other hand, Werder Bremen’s struggles can be attributed to their poor defensive record away from home. They have conceded an average of two goals per game in away matches this season while only managing to score an average of one goal per game on the road.
Prediction: Vfl Bochum 2 – 1 Werder Bremen
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form and performance statistics, it is predicted that Vfl Bochum will secure a narrow victory over Werder Bremen with a scoreline of 2-1. However, given the unpredictable nature of football, anything can happen on match day.
