Bochum take on Nico Kovac’s Borussia Dortmund at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion in the German Bundesliga on Saturday, 15 February. Read our German football predictions for the contest below.
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Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Hosts to produce an upset?
Key Stats
- Dortmund have failed to win five of their last six games in the Bundesliga.
- Bochum have lost only one of their last four league assignments on home soil.
- 100% of the last five meetings between these clubs have produced goals at both ends.
- Myron Boadu scored twice for Bochum last weekend in their 2-2 draw with Holstein Kiel.
Correct score prediction: Bochum 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund could be jaded following their midweek Champions League exploits in Portugal and an improving Bochum side could take advantage. Back the spoils to be shared in an exciting encounter.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bochum the clear underdogs
- HOME: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bochum picked up a point at relegation rivals Holstein Kiel last weekend (2-2) and Saturday’s 15/4 underdogs remain rock bottom of the Bundesliga standings.
Borussia Dortmund meanwhile – who have a 58.8% chance of winning on Saturday – lost their last domestic clash but rebounded with a fine 3-0 win at Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday. View more of our latest football predictions and analysis on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: BTTS has been common
Dortmund cruised to a 3-1 win over Bochum when the teams last met in September. 13 of the last 14 meetings between the sides have featured goals at both ends.
Germany Bundesliga I 27/09/24
Borussia Dortmund
Bochum
Germany Bundesliga I 28/01/24
Borussia Dortmund
Bochum
Germany Bundesliga I 26/08/23
Bochum
Borussia Dortmund
Germany Bundesliga I 28/04/23
Bochum
Borussia Dortmund
Germany DFB Pokal 08/02/23
Bochum
Borussia Dortmund
Bochum preview: Wittek is suspended
Bochum will be without the suspended Maximilan Wittek, though Ibrahima Sissoko returns from a ban and could be involved. Despite showing some improvement, Bochum are still seven points adrift of safety ahead of the Ruhr derby.
Predicted lineup: Drewes (GK), Oermann, Ordets, Bernardo, Medic, Bero, Krauß, Passlack, Masouras, Holtmann, Boadu
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
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Mainz
4
Bochum
1
Germany Bundesliga I 02/05/25
D
Heidenheim
0
Bochum
0
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D
Union Berlin
1
Bochum
1
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
L
Werder Bremen
1
Bochum
0
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
L
Augsburg
2
Bochum
1
Borussia Dortmund preview: Ryerson serving a ban
Julian Ryerson is suspended for Dortmund, though Nico Schlotterback is available again following the completion of his ban. Ramy Bensebaini and Felix Nmecha could miss out through injury. Nico Kovac could shuffle his starting XI to keep his team fresh.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Couto, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Svensson, Sabitzer, Groß, Adeyemi, Brand, Beier, Guirassy
Germany Bundesliga I 11/05/25
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Bayer Leverkusen
2
Borussia Dortmund
4
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
W
Wolfsburg
0
Borussia Dortmund
4
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
W
TSG Hoffenheim
2
Borussia Dortmund
3
Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25
W
Borussia M'gladbach
2
Borussia Dortmund
3
UEFA Champions League 15/04/25
W
Barcelona
1
Borussia Dortmund
3
Player to watch – Myron Boadu
Myron Boadu has been showcasing his class in the final third for Bochum since his return from injury and the talented Dutch striker will relish the chance to test himself against Dortmund.
Boadu is dangerous in the final third
Boadu scored twice for Holstein Kiel last weekend to take his haul up to seven goals in just 11 Bundesliga appearances for the season and the 24-year-old could shine again in a big game for Bochum on Saturday.