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

Xabi Alonso’s team need to churn out wins regularly.

The bottom-placed VfL Bochum will welcome defending champion Bayer Leverkusen to their next Bundesliga fixture. Things have gone from bad to worse for the hosts as they hold the prime relegation spot after nine matchdays. The Blues are yet to win a game this season.

They have hardly kicked the ball in anger. However, with a new manager on board, Bochum could very well turn the tables around.

Magician at work. 🪄✨ pic.twitter.com/m1rb4gUpB3

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) November 7, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen on the other hand have experienced a pathetic start to the title defence journey. They are nowhere near the level they operated at last season. The team has struggled to convert their draws into victories big-time.

Xabi Alonso’s men have made it a habit to drop points from winning positions and have just one win to show in their last five outings across all competitions.

Kick Off

Saturday, November 9, 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion

Form

VfL Bochum (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-L

Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): L-D-W-D-D

Players to watch 

Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum)

Philipp Hofmann has been the only silver lining for Bochum this season. While the majority of their squad have failed to step up and perform, Hofmann has taken matters into his own hands quite a few times. The 31-year-old is known for his anchor play and positioning.

He has three goal contributions to his name with one goal and two assists, including a goal in the last game.

51': HOFFI! #Passlack's free-kick finds #Hofmann at the back post and there is another one back!4-2 #meinVfL #SGEBOC pic.twitter.com/2Ff1CKYLti

— VfL Bochum 1848 (@VfLBochum1848EN) November 2, 2024

Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)

Bayer Leverkusen will look up to their targetman Victor Boniface to take them over the line against Bochum. Boniface has been consistently finding the back of the net for the defending champions and will be expected to continue in the same fashion. With seven goals and one assist, Boniface is the leading goal contributor for Leverkusen. His positioning and goal-scoring abilities make him an undisputed starter for his side.

Match facts

• Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last 21 Bundesliga away games
• Bochum have conceded 29 goals in the German top flight this season
• Leverkusen have scored nine goals in their last two meetings with VfL Bochum

VfL Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win – 2/7 by WilliamHill
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 8/13 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Victor Boniface to score anytime – 17/20 by UNIBET

Injury & Team News

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

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 24

VfL Bochum wins – 7

Bayer Leverkusen wins – 13

Draws – 4

Predicted Line-up

VfL Bochum (3-5-2):

Drewes (GK); Oermann, Ordets, Medic; Passlack, Masovic, Sissoko, Losilla, Wittek; De Wit, Hofmann

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1):

Hradecky (GK); Hincapie, Tapsoba, Tah; Grimaldo, Xhaka, Andrich, Schick; Wirtz, Frimpong; Boniface

Prediction for VfL Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen

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.

Prediction: VfL Bochum 1-5 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK: Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport Afrique

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