Bayer Leverkusen vs VfL Bochum Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Xabi Alonso’s men are looking to make a comeback after the International break.

Bayer Leverkusen are all set to host VfL Bochum in match week 27 of the Bundesliga 2024-25 season. Xabi Alonso’s men are in second spot and six points away from the table-toppers, Bayern Munich. The visitors are in the relegation zone, and this is a perfect time for them to bounce back from it.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be at home, but their confidence levels will not be at their peak as they faced some back-to-back losses in the UEFA Champions League and the Bundesliga. They are not a part of UCL anymore as they were knocked out by their German rivals Bayern Munich. However, before the international break, they secured a close win over VfB Stuttgart in the league contest.

Home 🖤❤️ pic.twitter.com/GtH5wvDO6d

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) March 23, 2025

VfL Bochum will be the visiting side, which will keep their confidence on the lower side. Their last few performances have not been the best. Although they went on to win a couple of games against some big teams, Bochum will be looking to repeat the same against Xabi Alonso’s men.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leverkusen, Germany
• Stadium: BayArena
• Date: Saturday, March 29
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 IST / Friday, March 28: 19:30 GMT/ 14:30 ET/ 11:30 PT
• Referee: Sven Jablonski
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bayer Leverkusen: W-L-L-L-W

VfL Bochum: W-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

The Czechia forward has played a crucial role in the attacking front for Bayer Leverkusen this season. The 29-year-old has scored 17 goals in 23 Bundesliga matches for his side. Patrik Schick will be looking to add to his goal tally, and in the absence of Florian Wirtz, Schick will have to step up and score some goals here.

🇨🇿 Can't. Stop. Scoring. 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/bgrIuGfjSz

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) March 23, 2025

Myron Boadu (VfL Bochum)

Myron Boadu has scored seven goals in 12 league games and has made an impact whenever he has started for his side. As VfL Bochum are going to face a tough challenge, the 24-year-old will have to perform at the top level so that he can secure a permanent place in the starting XI for the coming games.

Match Facts

• VfL Bochum have lost each of their last four Bundesliga away games against Xabi Alonso’s men.
• They are undefeated in their last three Bundesliga away games.
• This will be the 14th confrontation between Leverkusen and Bochum.

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfL Bochum: Betting tips and odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win @2/7 Betway
• Patrik Schick to score @10/3 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @13/10 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Florian Wirtz, Edmond Tapsoba and four other players are injured for Bayer Leverkusen.

VfL Bochum will be without the services of Bernardo and Koji Miyoshi as they have injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

Bayer Leverkusen: 8

VfL Bochum: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Hradecky (GK); Mukiele, Tah, Andrich, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo; Palacios; Schick

VfL Bochum predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Horn (GK); Passlack, Oermann, Medic, Masovic, Wittek; Bero, Sissoko, Krauss; Hofmann, Masouras

Match Prediction

Both sides have different forms. As per their current scenarios, Bayer Leverkusen are likely to steal a win over VfL Bochum in the Bundesliga 2024-25 contest.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 VfL Bochum

Telecast Details

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria: SuperSport, Dstv Now

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