The Matchday 31 Bundesliga clash between Bochum and Union will take place on April 27 at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Bochum vs. Union: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bochum
In the last round, the team suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Werder, extending their losing streak to five matches. However, for the first time in this stretch, Dieter Hecking's side conceded fewer than two goals. Bochum themselves have failed to score in 12 Bundesliga 2024/25 matches, with only three clubs scoring less frequently. In the standings, the team occupies 17th place, and a loss in the upcoming match will eliminate their theoretical chances of reaching the safe 15th position.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Bochum's last 6 league matches.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 7 home Bundesliga games (1 draw, 5 losses).
- In 6 of their last 8 home matches in this tournament, the club has not scored more than once.
Predicted lineup for Bochum (3-5-2)
Timo Horn – Jakov Medic, Tim Erman, Felix Passlack – Maximilian Wittek, Ibrahima Cissoko, Tom Kraus, Bernardo, Gerrit Holtmann – Philipp Hofmann, Georgios Masouras.
Midfielder Ibrahima Cissoko is suspended.
Union
In the last round, the Berliners shared points at home with Stuttgart (4-4). Steffen Baumgart's side is unbeaten in six league matches (3 wins, 3 draws), marking their longest unbeaten run since mid-2022/23. This successful stretch has helped Union secure their Bundesliga status: even if they lose the remaining matches, the club will not drop below 15th place.
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 league matches.
- At least one opponent has failed to score in 5 of Union's last 7 away Bundesliga games.
- The club has scored against their upcoming opponent in 6 of their last 7 encounters in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Union (4-4-2)
Frederik Rønnow – Leopold Querfeld, Danilho Doekhi, Diogo Leite, Christopher Trimmel – Tom Rothe, Andras Schäfer, Rani Khedira, Janik Haberer – Andrej Ilić, Benedict Hollerbach.
Midfielder Jong Woo-yeong is injured.
Referee
Deniz Aytekin (Germany)
Matches – 21 (Bundesliga, 2023/24 - 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 69;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 24%.
Match Prediction for Bochum vs. Union
Dieter Hecking's side is in a tough spot. Bochum's losing streak has nearly eliminated their chances of escaping the danger zone. The team also depends on the results of their competitors. They need to gain maximum points, but the last time they managed to do so was a month and a half ago. Even at home, Bochum has lost 5 of their last 6 Bundesliga matches, and with such performances, mere motivation won't be enough.
The Berliners have avoided end-of-season nerves. However, I don't think the team will take the remaining matches lightly. I'm confident Steffen Baumgart's side wants to redeem themselves in the eyes of their fans for generally weak performances in the tournament. Union has gained good momentum: six matches without a loss. Moreover, the club has not lost to teams in the European competition zone in their last three away Bundesliga games. The Berliners are unlikely to want to spoil such stats with a defeat to an outsider.
My prediction: Union to win or draw
