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VfL Bochum vs. Bayer Leverkusen
VfL Bochum managed to forget the Bochum cup-thrower against Hoffenheim, at least in sporting terms. After the match against Gladbach was rated 2:0 for Gladbach for reasons that are now more than well-known, the second defeat in a row was in the VfL’s record. Thus, the team of coach Thomas Ries travelled to Hoffenheim with an uneasy feeling. Nevertheless, Bochum managed to surprise and win in Sinsheim. The goal of staying in the Bundesliga is in the immediate vicinity. Therefore, the Revierclub also wants to keep something countable at home against Leverkusen.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen made up for the derby defeat against 1. FC Köln. The Werkself won 2:0 against Wolfsburg and followed it up last weekend against Hertha. With the second victory in a row, coach Gerardo Seoane’s team is on course for the Champions League. In order to reach the top flight, Leverkusen must beat an opponent on the same scale as VfL Bochum. Find out whether this can succeed in our Bochum – Leverkusen betting tip.
Bochum – Leverkusen Info
– Date & Time: 10.04.2022, 15:30 Uhr
– Venue: Bochum, Vonovia Ruhrstadion
– Competition: Bundesliga, 29th matchday
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Bochum Form & Balance Check
VfL Bochum surprised last weekend in Sinsheim. The Revierclub won 2:1 at TSG Hoffenheim. The Japanese Asano provided both goals for the away victory with two great scenes. In addition, coach Ries’ team was able to end its series of two defeats in a row with the three-goal win. With 35 points, the goal of staying in the league is getting closer and closer. Bochum now have a nine-point lead over the relegation play-off place.
Keep the Class at Home
It was not to be expected that VfL would win at Hoffenheim. Before the start of the last matchday, Bochum was still the second-weakest away team in the Bundesliga together with Hertha. The situation is different at the Ruhrstadion. The VfL has already won 24 of its 35 points at home. However, the Revierclub has lost two of its last three home games.
Bochum facts & analysis
– Bochum are in 10th place in the table with 35 points.
– Most recently, the VfL won 2:1 at Hoffenheim.
– Revierclub picked up 6 points from their last 5 matches.
Leverkusen form & balance check
Despite the absences of Schick, Wirtz and Co, Bayer 04 Leverkusen are picking up full speed towards the Champions League. The derby defeat against Cologne was forgotten by the Werkself with two victories in a row. In order to be allowed to play in the top flight next season, coach Seoane’s team must finish at least in 4th place. Leverkusen currently have a six-point lead over fifth-placed Freiburg. It is very likely that the Werkself will be able to achieve this goal, given that they have only lost one of their last five games.
Only Bayern score more often
Together with Borussia Dortmund, Leverkusen already have the second most powerful attack in the Bundesliga with 68 goals. However, both teams have also conceded the most goals of all teams up to 11th place in the table with 42. On average, the Werkself even concede 1.5 goals per game. These are, however, cancelled out by an average of 2.4 goals of their own per game.
Leverkusen facts & analysis
– Leverkusen are in 3rd place in the table with 51 points.
– The Werkself won 2 games in a row.
– Only one defeat from last 5 matches.
Predicted line-up – last update on 8 April 2022
Coach Thomas Reis surprised Hoffenheim with his starting line-up. Stafylidis, a trained left-back, played alongside captain Losilla in central midfield, whereas Rexhbecaj, who is based there, moved to the ten-man position. As this approach was successful, Bochum are likely to play similarly against Leverkusen, but a little more defensively. A very safe bet is Asano, who scored a brace against TSG.
Most recently against Hertha, centre-back Kossounou played at right-back for Leverkusen. The regular Frimprong is still out for the long term (ankle syndesmosis tear). But his replacement Fosu-Mensah is also injured (muscle tendon injury thigh). Adli (tendon tear in the thigh) and Wirtz (cruciate ligament tear) are also still out of action. On the other hand, goal-scorer Schick celebrated his comeback as a substitute against Hertha. It remains to be seen whether the Czech will make the starting eleven. Bayer will play in a variable 4-2-3-1 system
Bochum – Leverkusen direct comparison & Statistics
Bochum and Leverkusen have already met 58 times. In this duel, Bayer earned the more positive record. The Werkself won 27 games, whereas VfL only managed to win 18. A further 13 meetings ended in a draw. The last time the teams met, the whistle blew for a 1-0 win in Leverkusen’s favour.
– Leverkusen have not lost any of their last 5 meetings with Bochum.
– Leverkusen last won in Bochum in 2008.
– Bochum won only one of their last 5 home matches against Leverkusen.
– In only one of the last 5 duels in Bochum, both teams did not score.
