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Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen – Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips 10/04/2022, Team News and Lineups
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Total Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.72
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Total Goals – Over 3.5 – 2.62
Over 2.5 Goals
This is a game destined for goals. The hosts arrive here in decent scoring form, while they have a habit of hurting the big teams on the break. Just ask Bayern, who lost 4-2 at this venue. What’s more, the visitors love a high-scorer. At least three goals have been scored in three of Bochum’s last four games overall, as well as in three of their last four at home. ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ has also landed in 71% of Leverkusen’s away matches this term.
Over 3.5 Goals
The way the visitors play really does lend itself to high-scoring games. By adopting a cavalier approach, Gerardo Seoane’s men create lots, but they don’t exactly keep things tight, especially on the road. In fact, it really is no coincidence that four or more goals have been scored in five of their last ten away games. Moreover, only Bayern have been involved in more Bundesliga games containing 4+ goals this season. 57% of Leverkusen’s matches have contained at least four goals.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
After going a couple of games without a win, the Bochum boys bounced back in timely fashion last time out, picking up what appeared to be an unlikely away win at Hoffenheim. Such a result should mean that Thomas Reis’ men come into this fixture with their tails up, though a match against Bayer Leverkusen is anything but a gilt-edged chance to secure victory.
The hosts have been hit and miss at home of late, losing two and winning two of their last four, while their inconsistency in front of their own fans is highlighted by the fact that they’ve not picked up consecutive wins, losses or draws in any of their last eight at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Even their recent home form against top half teams is mixed, as they’ve won one, lost two and drawn one of their last four home games against teams that currently reside in the top half.
As for Leverkusen, well, they too have bounced back of late, with their win against Wolfsburg coming after four straight games without a win (in all competitions). Sunday’s visitors followed up that travelling victory with a home win against strugglers Hertha last time out, so one would imagine that like the hosts, the visitors arrive here feeling confident.
Playing on the road hasn’t presented Bayer with too many problems in recent times. They’ve lost just one of their last five travelling league matches, three of which they’ve won, while they recently went to Allianz Arena and held Bayern Munich to a draw. Incidentally, only the current league leaders have picked up more travelling points than Leverkusen in the Bundesliga this season.
Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Armel Bella-Kotchap returns for the hosts, but Jurgen Locadia is expected to still be out, as is Simon Zoller. Karim Demirbay return from suspension for Leverkusen, though the visitors could still be without Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz.
Starting Line-ups
Bochum: Riemann, Gamboa, Bella-Kotchap, Leitsch, Soares, Stafylidis, Rexhbecaj, Losilla, Pantovic, Polter, Asano.
Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky, Bakker, Tapsoba, Tah, Kossounou, Andrich, Demirbay, Bellarabi, Paulinho, Diaby, Alario.
Highlighted Player
Moussa Diaby
Central to Leverkusen’s success, Moussa Diaby has been one of the most eye-catching offensive players in the Bundesliga this season. With 12 goals and nine assists to his name, the Frenchman, who averages 0.85 goals and assists per 90 minutes, has caused teams lots of problems, so don’t be surprised if he features heavily here.
Most Popular FAQ for Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Bayer Leverkusen came out on top by a goal to nil when the pair met earlier in the season.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture is set to take place at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out both William Hill and Vbet ahead of this fixture.
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