VfL Bochum – SC Freiburg
A very balanced and interesting game awaits us on matchday 25 of the Bundesliga. VfL Bochum will face SC Freiburg in their own Ruhrstadion. Seventh to fifteenth place in the Bundesliga table are all within eight points of each other, as are these two opponents. Find out in our Bochum – Freiburg betting tip whether the Breisgau side can make the leap towards Europe or whether Bochum can increase the distance to the relegation places.
VfL have had a matchday to forget. Bochum even took a 1-0 lead in their home game against RB Leipzig last weekend, but then lost the game by a clear margin of 1:4. However, it was only their second home defeat of the season. The team will try to pick up important points against a direct rival.
The 2:2 draw against FC Bayern Munich on the last matchday was actually not the biggest success for the Breisgau team this week. They proved their morale in the first leg of the round of 16 at home, beating Premier League giants West Ham United 1-0. Freiburg can therefore continue to dream of reaching the quarter-finals and will try to take this momentum into the league to ensure they can play in Europe again next season
Bochum – Freiburg info
- Date & Time: 10.03.2024
- Playing venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum
- Competition: Bundesliga, 25th matchday
- TV broadcast/livestream: DAZN
Bochum Form & Balance Check
Bochum are currently in 15th place in the table, well clear of the relegation places, but they should not rest on their laurels. In their last ten matches, they have won three, lost four and drawn three. With nine goals conceded in the last two games, Bochum have faced two clear defeats. Thomas Letsch’s team need to regroup in order to pick up the all-important three points at the weekend
Ruhrstadion as a factor?
Many players who were guests at the Ruhrstadion said afterwards that it felt like being in a cauldron. The atmosphere is undoubtedly unique and will affect both teams in a certain way. Bochum have only suffered two home defeats this season and have otherwise remained unbeaten in their twelve home games. They will want to build on that
Bochum facts & analysis
- 15th place in the table
- First two home defeats
- Last game lost
Freiburg Form & Balance Sheet Check
Freiburg are currently in a clear slump in form in the league. In the last six games, they have lost four times and drawn twice. They have yet to record a single win away from home in 2024. Freiburg’s unspoken goal is certainly to make it back into international business this season.
To do so, they must now start a series. With Thursday’s success against West Ham, Freiburg will hope to carry this momentum with them and escape from their hole
Return-round horror in Freiburg
While Freiburg finished the first half of the season in a commanding seventh place, they are in a desolate 17th place in the second half of the season, with just five points from seven games. Freiburg have conceded 18 goals and suffered four defeats so far. The team will have to show more against Bochum to overcome their slump in form
Freiburg facts & analysis
- 17th place in the second round table
- Last away win December 2023
- Last match draw
The recovered Oermann is likely to be Bochum’s first choice at right-back again. Riemann is also back in goal after recovering from his yellow card suspension.
Depending on the effects of the Europa League match, Christian Streich could rotate his squad. Gregoritsch and Röhl are possible starters, while Günter could be replaced by Makengo
Bochum – Freiburg head-to-head & stats
In total, these teams have met 25 times. Sportclub have won twelve times, including a 2-1 victory in the first leg. Bochum have come out on top nine times. With 84 goals in 25 games played so far, we can look forward to another high-scoring duel this Sunday
Direct comparison (H2H)
