Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen Predictions

Bochum are yet to win a game and find themselves at the bottom of the table while Bayer Leverkusen will be desperate to get a win. We expect Bayer Leverkusen to come out on top in this game. 

Match info: Bundesliga

Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum.

Date: Saturday, 9^th November 2024

Time: 3:30 pm Nigerian time.

After their thrashing at Anfield on Tuesday, champions Bayer Leverkusen will face VfL Bochum in their 10th Bundesliga game of 2024-25 when they travel to Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Saturday.

Xabi Alonso's side lost 4-0 against Liverpool in the Champions League last time out and are currently fourth in the top flight with 16 points, while the visitors are last in 18th place with just one point after nine matchweeks.

Head-to-head:

• Bochum have won 7 of the 24 meetings between the two teams.
• Bayer Leverkusen have recorded 13 victories.
• The remaining 4 clashes ended in draws.
• There has been no “Goal-Goal” between the two teams since 2017.

Form:

• Bochum in the league: L-L-L-L-L
• Bochum in all competitions: L-L-L-L-L
• Leverkusen in the League: D-D-W-D-D
• Leverkusen in all competitions: D-D-W-D-L

Team News:

• Bochum will miss Matus Bero, Myron Boadu, and Bernardo for this game.
• Leverkusen will be without Amine Adli, Belocian, and Nordi Mukiele.

Player(s) to watch:

• Philipp Hofmann has been the only silver lining for Bochum this season, taking matters into his own hands quite a few times. The 31-year-old is known for his anchor play and positioning.
• Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface will be the man expected to take over the line against Bochum. He has been consistently finding the back of the net for the defending champions and will be expected to continue in the same fashion.