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Bochum

Founded : 1848

Venue : Vonovia Ruhrstadion

City : Bochum
Capacity : 27559

Coach

Thomas Reis

Home Win

53.33%
1 yr
51.52%
3 yr
52.53%
5 yr
51.81%
10 yr
47.92%

Draw

20.00%
1 yr
24.24%
3 yr
22.22%
5 yr
19.88%
10 yr
27.38%

Away Win

26.67%
1 yr
24.24%
3 yr
23.23%
5 yr
27.11%
10 yr
24.11%

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2425
53.33%
1 yr
66.67%
3 yr
59.60%
5 yr
53.61%
10 yr
58.93%
No
2425
46.67%
1 yr
33.33%
3 yr
40.40%
5 yr
46.39%
10 yr
41.07%

Average Goals Per Month

Jan
2425
0
1 yr
2.33
3 yr
2.89
5 yr
2.94
10 yr
2.80
Feb
2425
0
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
3.50
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
2.83
Mar
2425
0
1 yr
3.50
3 yr
2.70
5 yr
2.87
10 yr
2.94
Apr
2425
0
1 yr
2.75
3 yr
3.15
5 yr
3.33
10 yr
2.88
May
2425
0
1 yr
5.67
3 yr
4.11
5 yr
3.44
10 yr
3.57
Jun
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
2.60
10 yr
2.60
Jul
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
0
10 yr
2.00
Aug
2425
1.50
1 yr
1.50
3 yr
3.25
5 yr
2.91
10 yr
2.89
Sep
2425
4.33
1 yr
4.33
3 yr
3.80
5 yr
3.60
10 yr
3.49
Oct
2425
4.33
1 yr
4.33
3 yr
3.55
5 yr
2.94
10 yr
2.94
Nov
2425
3.50
1 yr
3.50
3 yr
2.60
5 yr
2.82
10 yr
2.58
Dec
2425
1.67
1 yr
1.67
3 yr
2.86
5 yr
2.80
10 yr
2.65

Correct Score

1-0
2425
13.33%
1 yr
12.12%
3 yr
8.08%
5 yr
6.63%
10 yr
7.14%
2-0
2425
13.33%
1 yr
9.09%
3 yr
5.05%
5 yr
9.04%
10 yr
8.04%
1-1
2425
13.33%
1 yr
18.18%
3 yr
16.16%
5 yr
11.45%
10 yr
13.69%
4-2
2425
6.67%
1 yr
3.03%
3 yr
2.02%
5 yr
1.20%
10 yr
1.19%
1-3
2425
6.67%
1 yr
3.03%
3 yr
2.02%
5 yr
3.01%
10 yr
2.98%

First Half Goals

0.5
2425
73.33%
1 yr
75.76%
3 yr
77.78%
5 yr
74.70%
10 yr
72.02%
1.5
2425
46.67%
1 yr
45.45%
3 yr
48.48%
5 yr
42.17%
10 yr
40.48%
2.5
2425
20.00%
1 yr
15.15%
3 yr
20.20%
5 yr
16.27%
10 yr
16.37%
3.5
2425
6.67%
1 yr
3.03%
3 yr
6.06%
5 yr
6.02%
10 yr
4.46%

Full Match Goals

0.5
2425
100.00%
1 yr
100.00%
3 yr
96.97%
5 yr
95.18%
10 yr
93.45%
1.5
2425
80.00%
1 yr
84.85%
3 yr
85.86%
5 yr
83.73%
10 yr
81.55%
2.5
2425
46.67%
1 yr
54.55%
3 yr
58.59%
5 yr
56.63%
10 yr
55.06%
3.5
2425
40.00%
1 yr
45.45%
3 yr
39.39%
5 yr
33.73%
10 yr
33.33%

Half Time / Full Time

Home / Home
2425
26.67%
1 yr
30.30%
3 yr
36.36%
5 yr
34.34%
10 yr
27.98%
Draw / Home
2425
13.33%
1 yr
15.15%
3 yr
13.13%
5 yr
15.66%
10 yr
16.37%
Draw / Away
2425
13.33%
1 yr
9.09%
3 yr
9.09%
5 yr
10.24%
10 yr
8.93%
Away / Home
2425
13.33%
1 yr
6.06%
3 yr
3.03%
5 yr
1.81%
10 yr
3.57%
Away / Away
2425
13.33%
1 yr
15.15%
3 yr
14.14%
5 yr
16.87%
10 yr
13.69%

Second Half Goals

0.5
2425
80.00%
1 yr
84.85%
3 yr
86.87%
5 yr
84.34%
10 yr
81.25%
1.5
2425
53.33%
1 yr
63.64%
3 yr
50.51%
5 yr
47.59%
10 yr
47.32%
2.5
2425
26.67%
1 yr
36.36%
3 yr
25.25%
5 yr
25.30%
10 yr
22.62%
3.5
2425
6.67%
1 yr
12.12%
3 yr
7.07%
5 yr
7.23%
10 yr
6.85%

Total Goals

2
2425
33.33%
1 yr
30.30%
3 yr
27.27%
5 yr
27.11%
10 yr
26.49%
1
2425
20.00%
1 yr
15.15%
3 yr
11.11%
5 yr
11.45%
10 yr
11.90%
4
2425
20.00%
1 yr
15.15%
3 yr
16.16%
5 yr
15.06%
10 yr
15.48%
3
2425
6.67%
1 yr
9.09%
3 yr
19.19%
5 yr
22.89%
10 yr
21.73%

Home Win

14.29%
1 yr
23.53%
3 yr
36.73%
5 yr
45.68%
10 yr
44.58%

Draw

28.57%
1 yr
35.29%
3 yr
26.53%
5 yr
23.46%
10 yr
30.12%

Away Win

57.14%
1 yr
41.18%
3 yr
34.69%
5 yr
29.63%
10 yr
24.70%

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2425
42.86%
1 yr
64.71%
3 yr
63.27%
5 yr
56.79%
10 yr
62.65%
No
2425
57.14%
1 yr
35.29%
3 yr
36.73%
5 yr
43.21%
10 yr
37.35%

Average Goals Per Month

Jan
2425
0
1 yr
1.50
3 yr
2.40
5 yr
2.75
10 yr
2.55
Feb
2425
0
1 yr
3.50
3 yr
3.83
5 yr
3.30
10 yr
3.30
Mar
2425
0
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
3.50
10 yr
3.06
Apr
2425
0
1 yr
3.50
3 yr
3.14
5 yr
3.56
10 yr
3.30
May
2425
0
1 yr
5.00
3 yr
4.00
5 yr
4.00
10 yr
3.69
Jun
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
3.00
Jul
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
0
10 yr
1.00
Aug
2425
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
3.50
5 yr
3.20
10 yr
3.20
Sep
2425
4.00
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
2.80
5 yr
2.75
10 yr
3.22
Oct
2425
4.50
1 yr
4.50
3 yr
3.80
5 yr
2.88
10 yr
2.82
Nov
2425
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
2.33
5 yr
2.71
10 yr
2.47
Dec
2425
1.50
1 yr
1.50
3 yr
2.50
5 yr
2.38
10 yr
2.73

Correct Score

0-2
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.88%
3 yr
10.20%
5 yr
8.64%
10 yr
6.02%
0-1
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.88%
3 yr
4.08%
5 yr
4.94%
10 yr
4.82%
0-5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
4.08%
5 yr
2.47%
10 yr
1.20%
2-2
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
8.16%
5 yr
7.41%
10 yr
7.23%
1-1
2425
14.29%
1 yr
23.53%
3 yr
18.37%
5 yr
12.35%
10 yr
15.06%

First Half Goals

0.5
2425
71.43%
1 yr
70.59%
3 yr
75.51%
5 yr
72.84%
10 yr
71.69%
1.5
2425
57.14%
1 yr
47.06%
3 yr
46.94%
5 yr
40.74%
10 yr
42.77%
2.5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
18.37%
5 yr
14.81%
10 yr
17.47%
3.5
2425
0.00%
1 yr
0.00%
3 yr
4.08%
5 yr
3.70%
10 yr
3.01%

Full Match Goals

0.5
2425
100.00%
1 yr
100.00%
3 yr
97.96%
5 yr
96.30%
10 yr
95.18%
1.5
2425
85.71%
1 yr
88.24%
3 yr
87.76%
5 yr
87.65%
10 yr
84.34%
2.5
2425
42.86%
1 yr
52.94%
3 yr
57.14%
5 yr
58.02%
10 yr
56.02%
3.5
2425
42.86%
1 yr
47.06%
3 yr
38.78%
5 yr
35.80%
10 yr
35.54%

Half Time / Full Time

Away / Away
2425
28.57%
1 yr
23.53%
3 yr
22.45%
5 yr
19.75%
10 yr
15.66%
Draw / Away
2425
28.57%
1 yr
17.65%
3 yr
12.24%
5 yr
9.88%
10 yr
7.83%
Home / Home
2425
14.29%
1 yr
17.65%
3 yr
24.49%
5 yr
29.63%
10 yr
25.90%
Home / Draw
2425
14.29%
1 yr
17.65%
3 yr
14.29%
5 yr
11.11%
10 yr
9.64%
Away / Draw
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.88%
3 yr
4.08%
5 yr
2.47%
10 yr
4.22%

Second Half Goals

0.5
2425
85.71%
1 yr
94.12%
3 yr
91.84%
5 yr
88.89%
10 yr
86.14%
1.5
2425
42.86%
1 yr
64.71%
3 yr
48.98%
5 yr
53.09%
10 yr
48.80%
2.5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
29.41%
3 yr
24.49%
5 yr
28.40%
10 yr
23.49%
3.5
2425
0.00%
1 yr
0.00%
3 yr
4.08%
5 yr
7.41%
10 yr
7.23%

Total Goals

2
2425
42.86%
1 yr
35.29%
3 yr
30.61%
5 yr
29.63%
10 yr
28.31%
4
2425
28.57%
1 yr
17.65%
3 yr
16.33%
5 yr
17.28%
10 yr
15.66%
5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
29.41%
3 yr
14.29%
5 yr
9.88%
10 yr
10.24%
1
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
10.20%
5 yr
8.64%
10 yr
10.84%

Home Win

87.50%
1 yr
81.25%
3 yr
68.00%
5 yr
57.65%
10 yr
51.18%

Draw

12.50%
1 yr
12.50%
3 yr
18.00%
5 yr
16.47%
10 yr
24.71%

Away Win

0.00%
1 yr
6.25%
3 yr
12.00%
5 yr
24.71%
10 yr
23.53%

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2425
62.50%
1 yr
68.75%
3 yr
56.00%
5 yr
50.59%
10 yr
55.29%
No
2425
37.50%
1 yr
31.25%
3 yr
44.00%
5 yr
49.41%
10 yr
44.71%

Average Goals Per Month

Jan
2425
0
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
3.50
5 yr
3.13
10 yr
3.11
Feb
2425
0
1 yr
4.50
3 yr
3.17
5 yr
2.70
10 yr
2.35
Mar
2425
0
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
2.25
5 yr
2.14
10 yr
2.82
Apr
2425
0
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
3.17
5 yr
3.11
10 yr
2.50
May
2425
0
1 yr
6.00
3 yr
4.20
5 yr
2.88
10 yr
3.43
Jun
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
2.33
10 yr
2.33
Jul
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
0
10 yr
2.50
Aug
2425
1.00
1 yr
1.00
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
2.67
10 yr
2.54
Sep
2425
4.50
1 yr
4.50
3 yr
4.80
5 yr
4.57
10 yr
3.74
Oct
2425
4.00
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
3.33
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
3.06
Nov
2425
4.00
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
2.71
5 yr
2.90
10 yr
2.67
Dec
2425
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
3.33
5 yr
3.29
10 yr
2.56

Correct Score

1-0
2425
25.00%
1 yr
18.75%
3 yr
10.00%
5 yr
9.41%
10 yr
8.24%
3-1
2425
12.50%
1 yr
12.50%
3 yr
8.00%
5 yr
7.06%
10 yr
7.06%
7-2
2425
12.50%
1 yr
6.25%
3 yr
2.00%
5 yr
1.18%
10 yr
0.59%
2-1
2425
12.50%
1 yr
12.50%
3 yr
8.00%
5 yr
8.24%
10 yr
10.00%
2-0
2425
12.50%
1 yr
12.50%
3 yr
8.00%
5 yr
9.41%
10 yr
8.82%

First Half Goals

0.5
2425
75.00%
1 yr
81.25%
3 yr
80.00%
5 yr
76.47%
10 yr
72.35%
1.5
2425
37.50%
1 yr
43.75%
3 yr
50.00%
5 yr
43.53%
10 yr
38.24%
2.5
2425
25.00%
1 yr
18.75%
3 yr
22.00%
5 yr
17.65%
10 yr
15.29%
3.5
2425
12.50%
1 yr
6.25%
3 yr
8.00%
5 yr
8.24%
10 yr
5.88%

Full Match Goals

0.5
2425
100.00%
1 yr
100.00%
3 yr
96.00%
5 yr
94.12%
10 yr
91.76%
1.5
2425
75.00%
1 yr
81.25%
3 yr
84.00%
5 yr
80.00%
10 yr
78.82%
2.5
2425
50.00%
1 yr
56.25%
3 yr
60.00%
5 yr
55.29%
10 yr
54.12%
3.5
2425
37.50%
1 yr
43.75%
3 yr
40.00%
5 yr
31.76%
10 yr
31.18%

Half Time / Full Time

Home / Home
2425
37.50%
1 yr
43.75%
3 yr
48.00%
5 yr
38.82%
10 yr
30.00%
Draw / Home
2425
25.00%
1 yr
25.00%
3 yr
14.00%
5 yr
15.29%
10 yr
16.47%
Away / Home
2425
25.00%
1 yr
12.50%
3 yr
6.00%
5 yr
3.53%
10 yr
4.71%
Draw / Draw
2425
12.50%
1 yr
12.50%
3 yr
14.00%
5 yr
11.76%
10 yr
15.88%
Home / Draw
2425
0.00%
1 yr
0.00%
3 yr
4.00%
5 yr
4.71%
10 yr
4.12%

Second Half Goals

0.5
2425
75.00%
1 yr
75.00%
3 yr
82.00%
5 yr
80.00%
10 yr
76.47%
1.5
2425
62.50%
1 yr
62.50%
3 yr
52.00%
5 yr
42.35%
10 yr
45.88%
2.5
2425
37.50%
1 yr
43.75%
3 yr
26.00%
5 yr
22.35%
10 yr
21.76%
3.5
2425
12.50%
1 yr
25.00%
3 yr
10.00%
5 yr
7.06%
10 yr
6.47%

Total Goals

1
2425
25.00%
1 yr
18.75%
3 yr
12.00%
5 yr
14.12%
10 yr
12.94%
2
2425
25.00%
1 yr
25.00%
3 yr
24.00%
5 yr
24.71%
10 yr
24.71%
3
2425
12.50%
1 yr
12.50%
3 yr
20.00%
5 yr
23.53%
10 yr
22.94%
6
2425
12.50%
1 yr
6.25%
3 yr
2.00%
5 yr
1.18%
10 yr
2.94%
Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
11 Jan 2025 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Mainz - Bochum
48.32%
23.38%
28.29%
15 Jan 2025 17:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Bochum - St Pauli
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
18 Jan 2025 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Bochum - RB Leipzig
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
22 Dec 2024 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Bochum - Heidenheim
32.84%
2.11
23.46%
3.55
43.70%
3.53
14 Dec 2024 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Union Berlin - Bochum
51.70%
1.55
23.74%
3.70
24.56%
5.00
07 Dec 2024 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Bochum - Werder Bremen
33.36%
3.50
21.94%
3.63
44.70%
1.99
30 Nov 2024 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Augsburg - Bochum
56.56%
1.81
21.52%
3.79
21.92%
4.51
23 Nov 2024 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Stuttgart - Bochum
77.89%
1.32
12.99%
5.96
9.11%
8.70
09 Nov 2024 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Bochum - Leverkusen
23.89%
10.38
20.34%
6.67
55.77%
1.27
02 Nov 2024 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Ein Frankfurt - Bochum
52.38%
1.45
21.32%
5.04
26.29%
6.54
27 Oct 2024 14:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Bochum - Bayern Munich
22.69%
17.31
18.65%
9.64
58.66%
1.15
19 Oct 2024 13:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Hoffenheim - Bochum
52.32%
1.53
20.58%
4.96
27.09%
5.50
05 Oct 2024 13:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Bochum - Wolfsburg
36.30%
3.06
24.22%
3.73
39.48%
2.25
27 Sep 2024 18:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Dortmund - Bochum
60.41%
1.17
19.06%
7.35
20.53%
12.50
21 Sep 2024 13:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Bochum - Holstein Kiel
31.76%
1.77
22.85%
3.85
45.39%
4.23
14 Sep 2024 13:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Freiburg - Bochum
41.12%
1.53
23.16%
4.23
35.72%
5.40
31 Aug 2024 13:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : Bochum - M'Gladbach
37.07%
2.78
22.00%
3.73
40.93%
2.30
24 Aug 2024 13:30
Ger. Bundesliga I : RB Leipzig - Bochum
54.70%
1.20
21.52%
6.85
23.78%
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The Bundesliga clash, SC Freiburg vs. VfL Bochum 1848, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 16, at the Europa-Park Stadion.

VfL Bochum picked up a goalless draw against Bayer Leverkusen at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion last weekend and moved one spot down the table, from 11th to 12th place. Bochum have 36 points from 10W, 6D, and 13L, and are looking to return to winning ways after the weekend’s draw, WLLWD. Victory for Bochum could see the club regain lost ground if favorable outcomes emerge in other intertwined fixtures. The club has been able to consistently find the back of the net, with a goal ratio of 1.03 goals per game, after 30 goals in 29 Bundesliga games. Furthermore, Die Unabsteigbaren have conceded 40 goals so far this season and have a G.D. of -10. An average of 1.38 goals conceded per match. Thomas Reis could line up the 4—2—3—1 formation with Sebastian Polter in attack against Freiburg. On availability, Christopher Antwi-Adjei (groin) and Jürgen Locadia (hip injury) are both doubtful for the weekend’s game.

The Bundesliga clash, VfL Bochum 1848 vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, April 10, at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Last weekend, VfL Bochum picked up a 2-1 win over TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at the PreZero Arena. A brace from Takuma Asano (28' & 59') saw Bochum take all three points, despite a goal from Hoffenheim’s David Raum (54'). Bochum are looking to pick up back-to-back victories, LWLLW, having moved one spot ahead on the table, from 12th to 11th place. The club has 35 points from 10W, 5D, and 13L and are currently experiencing their second-best Bundesliga season this millennium. Only in the 2003-04 edition of the Bundesliga did they have more points at this stage (45). Bochum sits three points outside the top ten ahead of the weekend’s clash against Bayer Leverkusen. A minimum of a draw will be on Thomas Reis’ mind on Sunday when his side takes on the Company’s Eleven as he hopes to see Bochum reduce the deficit to the top ten. A 4—3—3 formation with the attacking trio consisting of Asano, Polter, and Holtmann is expected for this weekend’s clash against Die Werkself. Polter is the club's top scorer with 8 goals in 27 league appearances, and the 31-year-old will be looking to hit the back of the net once again on Sunday. On availability, Locadia is ruled out with a hip injury, while Antwi-Adjei (groin) is in doubt for Sunday’s game.

The Bundesliga fixture, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs. VfL Bochum 1848, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 2, at the PreZero Arena.

Bochum were also on the losing end on Bundesliga Matchday 27, having picked up a 2-0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach. The loss saw the club slip one spot down the table, from 11th to 12th place, while still having 32 points from 9W, 5D, and 13L. Bochum are making their return with back-to-back Bundesliga defeats, DLWLL, looking to return to winning ways despite having no victories on the road in five BL games [0W, 2D, & 3L]. Over the international break, Bochum took on Heracles in a friendly game, which ended in a 2-0 win. With 28 goals after 27 Bundesliga games, the club has a goal ratio of 1.04 goals scored per game. In addition, Die Unabsteigbaren have shipped 39 goals [1.44 goals conceded per match] and have a G.D. of -11. Due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the club, as many as six players could be missing for the weekend's game, in addition to Armel Bella-Kotchap, who is suspended. A 4—3—3 formation with Asano, Polter, and Antwi-Adjei is expected from Thomas Reis for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

After salvaging a draw against the Reds, Bochum returns against the Red Bulls with the ultimate objective of moving into the upper half of the league table at the end of the weekend. The Bundesliga fixture, VfL Bochum 1848 vs. RB Leipzig, kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, February 27, at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

A last-gasp effort from the penalty spot saw Eduard Lowen (90'+4 P.) salvage a point for Bochum in last weekend’s 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart. An own-goal from Armel Bella-Kotchap (56' O.G.) had left the Reds in the lead for the entire length of regular time. The 1-1 draw at the Mercedes-Benz Arena leaves Bochum unbeaten (LDDWD) in four games for the first time this season, while they sit in 11th place [two points outside the top-ten] with 29 points after 8W, 5D, & 10L. Thomas Reis would consider a draw against Leipzig as a fine result, knowing that a win over the Red Bulls appears to be a tall order. However, with a six-game losing streak against Leipzig, Thomas Reis hopes the wheels of fortune will spin in his favor on Sunday when his side welcomes Leipzig to their home turf. Bochum have hit the back of the net at least once [1.09 g.p.g] in every game over the course of the season and are hoping to do so again this weekend. However, an average of 1.43 goals conceded per game leaves them undone with 33 goals in the back of their net. For this match against RB Leipzig, a 4—2—1—3 formation with the attacking trio of Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Jürgen Locadia, and Holtmann is expected. Meanwhile, Zoller (knee injury) is ruled out of this weekend's fixture.

After earning a point against the Old Lady last weekend, Die Unabsteigbaren are back for more league action against the Reds on Bundesliga Matchday 22, hoping to cause an upset. VfL Bochum 1848 vs. FC Bayern Munich kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, February 12, at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

A 1-1 draw against Hertha Berlin last Friday at the Olympiastadion Berlin left Bochum with back-to-back draws: LWLDD, and in 11th place with 25 points from 7W, 4D, & 10L. A remarkable header from Hertha’s Ishak Belfodil (23’), off a free-kick, left Bochum with a goal deficit mid-way through the first forty-five. Thomas Reis made a double substitution after the break, bringing in Patrick Osterhage and Sebastian Polter. Two minutes after Polter’s introduction, the 30-year-old bagged the leveler (48’). Picking up three points against the German champions appears to be a tall order, but a point would be a fine result for Thomas Reis, considering the arsenal at Bayern’s disposal. A 4—3—3 formation, with Pantovic, Polter, and Holtmann, is expected from the 48-year-old for this fixture against the Reds. On availability, Zoller is ruled out with a knee injury while Blum (muscular) remains in doubt for the weekend’s fixture.

The lower-bottom-half Bundesliga clash between VfL Bochum 1848 and VfL Wolfsburg kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, January 9, at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Following the narrow 1-0 defeat to FC Union Berlin on home soil, Bochum failed to earn a point in their last game of the 2021 calendar year. A single strike from Max Kruse (16') inside the first twenty minutes eventually separated both sides at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion, leaving Bochum with back-to-back defeats: WWDLL. The loss leaves the club without any progress on the Bundesliga table, as they remained in 12th place with 20 points from 6W, 2D, and 9L. Tied on points but separated by goal difference, Bochum sits right above 13th-placed Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga table. Thomas Reis aims to put some distance between his side and the Wolves on Sunday with a win over Wolfsburg. A look at the numbers leaves Bochum with a goal ratio of 0.94 g.p.g. this season, having scored 16 goals in 17 Bundesliga games. Die Unabsteigbaren have conceded 26 goals (an average of 1.53 goals conceded per game) and have a G.D. of -10. A 4—3—3 formation with Asano, Polter, and Holtmann is expected in attack for this fixture against Wolfsburg. Gerrit Holtmann recently won the Bundesliga Goal of the Year award [2021] for his sensational solo effort against FSV Mainz on Matchday 2. On availability, Decarli is ruled out, along with Stafylidis and Masovic (suspended).

The Bundesliga fixture, VfL Bochum 1848 vs. Borussia Dortmund, kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, December 11, at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Bochum defeated FC Augsburg, 3-2, at the WWK Arena in what was the first meeting between the two sides in Germany's top-flight division. Bochum’s Sebastian Polter (23') bagged the opener inside half an hour to leave the victors in the lead. Minutes later, a thunderous effort from Holtmann (40') gave Bochum a comfortable two-goal lead. A remarkable header at the stroke of half-time saw Polter (45'+2) complete the brace, his first ever in the German Bundesliga, to see Bochum with a three-goal lead. The last time Bochum had a wider margin lead at the break, away from home, was in December 1989. However, Augsburg found their way back into the game, after a towering header from Gregoritsch (57') cut Bochum’s lead down to two. Bochum's lead was further reduced when Daniel Caligiuri (86' P.) converted from the spot, resulting in a tense finish. Bochum returns to this contest of ninety minutes with back-to-back victories, LWLWW, having moved three spots up the Bundesliga table, from 13th to 10th place. Mid-table Bochum has 19 points after 6W, 1D, and 7L. For this game against Dortmund, the attacking 4—3—3 formation with Asano, Polter, and Holtmann is expected from Thomas Reis. Focusing on the injury list, Decarli (shoulder) is ruled out, alongside Zoller (knee), while Löwen has been left out of the squad.

The Bundesliga fixture, VfL Bochum 1848 vs. SC Freiburg, kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 27, at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Bochum picked up a narrow defeat, having lost by a lone goal to Bayer Leverkusen last Saturday with 22,500 spectators in attendance at BayArena. Despite producing as many as 19 shots in total over the length of the ninety – a record high for the club this season – Bochum were unable to find the net. Leverkusen’s Amine Adli (3') bagged his maiden goal in Bundesliga inside the first five minutes of the game, which eventually was the only goal of the match. The defeat was the second for Bochum in five games: WWLWL, and it saw the club move one spot lower from 12th to 13th place. Having failed to pick up a point, Bochum have 13 points in total from 4W, 1D, & 7L. On the numbers, the club has a goal ratio of 0.83 g.p.g. this season, having scored 10 goals in twelve Bundesliga appearances. They have also conceded 19 goals and have a G.D. of -9. An average of 1.58 goals conceded per game. A win for Thomas Reis’ side could see Bochum move closer to the top ten if 12th-placed Köln and 11th-placed Frankfurt fail to win against Borussia Mönchengladbach and Union Berlin, respectively. Reis is tipped to start with the 4—3—3 formation against Freiburg, with Asano, Polter, and Christopher Antwi-Adjei in attack. On availability, Zoller (knee) is ruled out, along with Manuel Riemann (thigh injury), while Saulo Decarli’s availability remains shrouded in mystery.

The German Bundesliga fixture, Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. VfL Bochum 1848, kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 20, at BayArena.

Before the international break, VfL Bochum picked up a 2-0 win over Hoffenheim at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion with 19,600 spectators in attendance. Soma Novothny (66') broke the deadlock six minutes past the hour, well before Pantovic (90'+7) wrapped up the three points inside stoppage time. The comfortable 2-0-win saw Bochum move two spots higher, from 14th to 12th place on the Bundesliga table, while having 13 points after 4W, 1D, & 6L. It was also Bochum’s third win in five Bundesliga appearances: LWWLW. With 9 of the 13 points coming in the last five games, the numbers at both ends of the pitch are yet to even out. The club has 10 goals after 11 Bundesliga games. An average goal ratio of 0.91 goals per game. In contrast, Die Unabsteigbaren have conceded 18 goals so far, which leaves Bochum with an average of 1.64 goals per 90 minutes. It remains questionable if Bochum’s nascent form will be seen once again at the weekend. Thomas Reis is tipped to start with the 4—3—3 formation against Bayer Leverkusen, with Asano, Polter, and Christopher Antwi-Adjei in attack. On availability, Zoller (knee) is ruled out, while Blum (thigh) and Esser (shoulder) are in doubt. Holtmann’s availability is also shrouded in uncertainty along with Robert Tesche (hip).

The German Bundesliga fixture, RB Leipzig vs. VfL Bochum 1848, kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 2, at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.

Bochum picked up a goalless draw against VfL Stuttgart last weekend at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Die Unabsteigbaren were unable to find a way through despite taking 15 shots with 4 on target while having 43% of the ball and putting together 344 delicate passes. It was an acceptable result after the 7-0 pounding by the Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, on Matchday 5. However, the draw leaves Bochum in troubled waters, in 17th place on the Bundesliga table, having picked up 4 points from 1W, 1D, & 4L. The club has only one victory in the last five games: WLLLD. Having netted a total of 4 goals in six Bundesliga games, Bochum has an average of 0.67 goals scored per game. Loose at the back, the club has conceded 13 goals (an average of 2.17 goals-conceded-per-match), the third-highest in the league, which leaves Bochum with a G.D. of -9. A draw will be on Thomas Reis’ mind on Saturday when he lines up a probable 4—2—3—1 formation with Potter ahead of a midfield trio once again. Gamboa (elbow), Leitsch (thigh), and Zoller (knee) are all on the injury list and remain ruled out for this fixture against Leipzig.