VfL Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendlies 2025

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of Leverkusen.

VfL Bochum are ready to battle it out against Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen in the upcoming pre-season friendly fixture. The interesting contest between the two German clubs will take place at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

VfL Bochum were demoted to 2. Bundesliga for the upcoming season. Their performances during the 2024-25 campaign were not up to the mark, as they finished last in the Bundesliga. For their upcoming club friendly fixture, Bochum will be at home and will be looking to use it to their advantage.

On the other hand, the Erik Ten Hag-led Bayer Leverkusen will be low on confidence, as they fell prey to Flamengo U20 in their last fixture. It was a poor performance. Erik Ten Hag’s men will be looking to step up, and it will be interesting to see their tactics this time around.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bochum, Germany
• Stadium: Vonovia Ruhrstadion
• Date: Sunday, July 27
• Kick-off Time: 21:30 IST/ 16:00 GMT/ 12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

VfL Bochum: W

Bayer Leverkusen: L

Players to Watch

Mortiz Broschinski (VfL Bochum)

Mortiz Broschinski is coming in after scoring a brace in his previous game for VfL Bochum. It was an important performance by the 24-year-old, as it helped his side secure a win against the BSC Young Boys. He will be looking to step up here, as Bochum will go up against Leverkusen next.

Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen)

The 32-year-old will play a crucial part for his team in their upcoming game. Granit Xhaka did not start in Erik ten Hag’s first match, and his absence was seen as a big problem. After he came on as a substitute, Leverkusen looked way better on the field.

He will be looking to come up with a top performance here.

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen have won three of their last four games against VfL Bochum.
• Leverkusen have scored nine goals in their last three games against Bochum.
• Bochum have only emerged victorious once against Leverkusen in their last four meetings.

VfL Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leverkusen to win
• Victor Boniface to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

VfL Bochum are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Bayer Leverkusen will be without the services of Abdoulaye Faye and Jeanuel Belocian as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 65

VfL Bochum won: 19

Bayer Leverkusen won: 32

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineups

Vfl Bochum predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Riemann (GK); Schlotterbeck, Mašović, Bernardo, Gamboa; Osterhage, Bero, Losilla; Antwi‑Adjei,, Hoffman, Broschinski

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Flekken (GK); Hawighorst, Pohl, Arthur; Turay, Xhaka, Mensah, Grimaldo; Adli, Hofmann, Boniface

Match Prediction

The Erik ten Hag-led side are looking to make a comeback here. Leverkusen might come out on top in their upcoming pre-season club friendly game against VfL Bochum.

Prediction: VfL Bochum 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast Details

Fans can tune into Leverkusen’s official YouTube channel to watch the game live.

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