The Matchday 11 Bundesliga clash between Stuttgart and Bochum will take place on November 23 at the MHP Arena. Stuttgart vs. Bochum: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Benjamin Brand (Germany)
Matches – 5 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 15;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 20%.
Predicted lineups for Stuttgart vs. Bochum
Stuttgart (4-2-3-1): Alexander Nübel – Josha Vagnoman, Anthony Rouault, Jeff Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstädt – Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller – Fabian Rieder, Enzo Millot, Chris Führich – Ermedin Demirovic.
Bochum (3-3-2-2): Patrick Drewes – Tim Erman, Jakov Medic, Maximilian Wittek – Felix Passlack, Anthony Losilla, Gerrit Holtmann – Matus Bero, Ibrahima Cissoko – Philipp Hofmann, Moritz Broschinski.
Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Stuttgart
In the last round, Sebastian Hoeneß's side suffered a 2-3 home defeat to Eintracht. The team has failed to win in 5 of their last 6 league matches (3 draws, 2 losses). These results leave the club in the middle of the table with 13 points, but they are only 3 points away from the European competition spots. Notably, last season after 10 rounds, the Stuttgart team was in third place in the Bundesliga.
Deniz Undav will be unavailable for this match. The Stuttgart forward is sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring tear.
- Teams have scored at least three goals in 9 of Stuttgart's last 11 Bundesliga matches.
- Both teams scored in 8 of the club's previous 10 Bundesliga games.
- A goal was scored in the first half of Stuttgart's last 10 home league matches.
Bochum
In the last round, Bochum played their first match under new head coach Dieter Hecking. This change paid off as the team ended a run of 5 consecutive Bundesliga defeats by drawing with Bayer (1-1). By the 11th round, the club is at the bottom of the table, 6 points away from the playoff zone.
- Bochum conceded in the first half in their last 7 league matches.
- The club has not won in 12 Bundesliga games (2 draws, 10 losses).
- At least three goals were scored in 7 of the team's previous 8 league matches.
Stuttgart vs. Bochum: Match Prediction
Sebastian Hoeneß's team continues to play attacking football, especially at home. Stuttgart has scored 13 of their 19 league goals at home this season, ranking third in the league for home goals. However, defensively, the team struggles, conceding 9 goals in their last 5 home league games.
Bochum, meanwhile, has conceded 30 goals in 10 Bundesliga matches this season, the worst record among all teams in the tournament. However, their attack is not as poor, scoring in 7 of their last 8 league games. The only team they failed to score against in this period was Bayern Munich.
Another important factor is the change of head coach at Bochum, as teams often improve under new management. The first match under Dieter Hecking was no exception, with the club avoiding defeat and scoring against the reigning German champions, Bayer. Therefore, I believe we may see both teams scoring in the upcoming match. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
