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, the Munich side secured a 3-1 away victory over Stuttgart, marking their ninth win in their last 10 league matches (1 draw). The team, managed by Vincent Kompany, might have been disappointed by conceding their first goal in four previous Bundesliga matches. Bayern has conceded a total of 20 goals, five fewer than their nearest rival. They continue to lead the league table, eight points ahead of last season's champions.
- In 6 of their last 8 league matches, Bayern has scored at least three goals.
- The club has a 10-match home winning streak in the Bundesliga.
- A goal has been scored in both halves in 6 of Bayern's last 7 home matches 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 previous 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 matches in this tournament. They currently sit in 16th place in the standings.
- 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 Bundesliga matches (2 draws, 10 losses).
- In 5 of their last 7 away matches in this tournament, Bochum has 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 Kraus, Felix Passlack, Maximilian Wittek – Philipp Hofmann, Georgios Masouras.
Bayern Munich vs. Bochum: Match Prediction
Bochum approaches the encounter with Bayern with trepidation. Yes, the team has defeated Bayern twice in Bundesliga history, but they have lost the other five league meetings with a combined score of 0-29.
Vincent Kompany's side has already secured 10 comprehensive victories in this league campaign. At home in the Bundesliga, the Munich side has a 10-match winning streak, with 8 of those victories achieved with at least a two-goal margin. Additionally, Bayern has scored at least three goals in all matches during this period. Such offensive prowess poses a significant threat to one of the league's most vulnerable defenses.
Only three teams have conceded more goals than Dieter Hecking's side, and Bochum has the worst xGA in the tournament. The club has lost 10 of their last 13 away league matches, but only three of those defeats came with a minimal score difference. Bochum is unlikely to put up a strong resistance against Munich in their current form.
My prediction: Bayern Munich with a handicap (-2)