The Matchday 25 clash in the Bundesliga between Bayern Munich and Bochum will take place on March 8 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Bayern Munich vs. Bochum: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bayern Munich
In the previous round, Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 victory away against Stuttgart, marking their ninth win in the last 10 Bundesliga matches (1 draw). The only disappointment for Vincent Kompany's side was conceding a goal for the first time in four previous Bundesliga games. Overall, Bayern has conceded 20 goals, five fewer than their closest rivals. The team continues to lead the league table, eight points ahead of last season's champions.
- In 6 of their last 8 league games, Bayern has scored at least three goals.
- The club has a 10-match winning streak at home in the Bundesliga.
- There was a goal in both halves in 6 of Bayern's last 7 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-5-1)
Manuel Neuer – Kim Min-Jae, Eric Dier, Alphonso Davies, Konrad Laimer – Joao Palhinha, Michael Olise, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Leon Goretzka – Harry Kane.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is injured.
Bochum
In the last round, the team lost 0-1 at home to Hoffenheim, ending a three-match unbeaten run in the league (1 win, 2 draws). Interestingly, Dieter Hecking's side has suffered their last seven Bundesliga defeats without scoring. Overall, Bochum has failed to score in 10 games in this tournament. In the main standings, the club is in 16th place.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 12 of Bochum's last 15 league matches.
- The team has not won in 12 of their last 13 away games in the Bundesliga (2 draws, 10 losses).
- In 5 of their last 7 away games in this tournament, the club conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals.
Predicted lineup for Bochum (3-5-2)
Timo Horn – Bernardo, Tim Erman, Jakov Medic – Matus Bero, Ibrahima Sissoko, Tom Krauss, Felix Passlack, Maximilian Wittek – Philipp Hofmann, Georgios Masouras.
Referee
Christian Dingert (Germany)
Matches – 10 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 38;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 20%.
Bayern Munich vs. Bochum: Match Prediction
Bochum approaches their encounters with Bayern Munich with trepidation. Yes, the team has defeated Bayern twice in Bundesliga history, but the other five head-to-head matches in the league were lost with a combined score of 0:29.
Vincent Kompany's side already has 10 big wins in this league campaign. At home in the Bundesliga, Bayern has a 10-match winning streak, with 8 of those victories achieved by at least a two-goal margin. Additionally, Bayern has scored at least three goals in every match during this stretch. Such offensive prowess poses a significant threat to one of the tournament's most unreliable defenses.
Only three teams have conceded more goals than Dieter Hecking's side, and Bochum is the worst in the tournament according to xGA. Away from home, the club has lost 10 of their last 13 league matches, but only three of those defeats were by a minimal margin. It's unlikely that Bochum can stand up to Bayern Munich in their current form.
My prediction: Bayern Munich with a handicap (-2)
* For each team, the starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is indicated.
