VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday, Nov 9
- Kick-off Time: 02:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Germany
German champions Bayer Leverkusen will travel to Vfl Bochum for their 10th game of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. The title-holders are heading into the domestic league following their shocking 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League.
Hosts Vfl Bochum will lock horns with Bayer Leverkusen in a highly-anticipated fixture and find themselves at the wrong end of the table this season. Markus Feldhoff replaced Peter Zeidler who got sacked back in October after he struggled to mark his first win of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen are coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to Liverpool in their latest European tie but enters this match as the clear favorites against the struggling hosts. Die Werkself have made a habit of grabbing one-pointers this season making it three draws from their last four domestic games.
VfL Bochum Team News
VfL Bochum forward Myron Boadu is sidelined with an injury and will be out for this crucial home tie. First-choice goalkeeper Manuel Riemann remains suspended due to internal issues whereas Bernardo is out until late November.
Leverkusen Team News
As for Bayer Leverkusen, Leverkusen wing-back Nordi Mukiele sustained a thigh injury and is expected to remain out until after the international break. Other than that, Amine Adli (broken leg) and Jeanuel Belocian (foot) are the only two players in the infirmary.
VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen Predicted Lineups
VfL Bochum predicted lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Drewes
Defenders: Oermann, Ordets, Medic
Midfielders: Passlack, Sissoko, Masovic, Losilla, Wittek
Forwards: Broschinski, De Wit
Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Hradecky
Defenders: Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie
Midfielders: Frimpong, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo;
Forwards: Hofmann, Wirtz; Boniface
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off 29 times in the past, with Leverkusen winning 15 of those games. VfL Bochum has only won 10 matches between both sides, whereas the remaining four games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| May 12, 2024 | Vfl Bochum 0-5 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| December 20, 2023 | Leverkusen 4-0 Vfl Bochum | Bundesliga |
| May 27, 2023 | Vfl Bochum 3-0 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| January 25, 2023 | Leverkusen 2-0 Vfl Bochum | Bundesliga |
| April 10, 2022 | Vfl Bochum 0-0 Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch in VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen
Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen)
The young attacking midfielder played a key role in securing Bayer Leverkusen their maiden Bundesliga title last season. The German attacker has attracted plenty of attention from some of the elite clubs in Europe whose contract with Die Werkself expires in the summer of 2027.
Victor Boniface (Leverkusen)
The Nigerian striker had a sensational start to his 2024/25 campaign as he has already bagged seven goals and one assist in nine games across all competitions. His work rate and goalscoring prowess have transformed his status into one of the country’s best forwards.
VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen Prediction
The hosts are coming off a humiliating 7-2 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt from their last game and are sitting at the bottom of the Bundesliga standings with just one point after nine games. So far they have conceded 15 goals in their last three domestic games. Bochum parted ways with Peter Zeidler back in October as the team is yet to register their first win of the season.
As for Leverkusen, they have had a mixed start to their 2024/25 campaign and are coming off a shocking 4-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool in the Champions League. Die Werkself have dropped down to fourth in the league table with only sixteen points after nine games. Xabi Alonso’s side are yet to hit the heights they achieved last season but are favorites to grab the three points in this tie.
Predicted Score: Vfl Bochum 0-3 Leverkusen
Where to Watch VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen?
A. The VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen game will be played on 9th November at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
Q. Where to watch VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen live for free?
A. The game between Vfl Bochum and Leverkusen can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen?
A. The predicted score for Vfl Bochum vs Leverkusen is 0-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for VfL Bochum vs Leverkusen?
A. Both sides have met 29 times in the past. Leverkusen managed 15 wins, with Vfl Bochum only securing 10 whereas the remaining four matches ended in a draw.