Bochum will take on Union Berlin on Sunday, 27 April, with the hosts in desperate need of a victory to keep their faint survival hopes alive.
Bochum come into the match five points behind Heidenheim, who currently occupy the relegation playoff spot in the Bundesliga. However, with just four games to play, they're going to need at least two wins to have any hope of leapfrogging them.
Union Berlin, meanwhile, are now safe for another year following a run of good form in recent weeks. They come into this one full of confidence and free from pressure.
As part of this week's round of Bundesliga betting tips, check out our Bochum vs Union Berlin prediction below.
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Bochum vs Union Berlin prediction: The visitors to pick up the win
Key Stats
- Union Berlin are unbeaten in their last six Bundesliga matches.
- Bochum have lost their last four home Bundesliga matches.
- Bochum have scored at least one goal in three of their last five defeats.
Correct score prediction: Bochum 1-2 Union Berlin
Union Berlin may be safe now, but they won't want their good form to go to waste on Sunday and should have enough to overcome a struggling Bochum side. The hosts are usually good for a goal in front of their home supporters, though, so it won't be a walk in the park, particularly with what's at stake.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bochum start as favourites
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Bochum vs Union Berlin odds suggest that the hosts are the more likely winners on Sunday, which is good news for us as it boosts the odds on a Union Berlin victory. Ladbrokes have given Bochum a 44.4% chance of winning the match while Union Berlin have been given just a 32.3% chance of walking away with the three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Bochum
Bochum's status as favourites for the match makes a lot more sense when you consider their recent record against Union Berlin. They are unbeaten in the last five clashes between the two sides with four wins and one draw, making them very much a bogey team for Die Eisernen.
Germany Bundesliga I 14/12/24
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Germany Bundesliga I 05/05/24
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Bochum
Germany Bundesliga I 16/12/23
Bochum
Union Berlin
Germany Bundesliga I 16/04/23
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Germany Bundesliga I 23/10/22
Bochum
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Bochum preview: Now or never
Bochum have progressively been finishing lower in the Bundesliga each season since they were promoted in 2021, and after avoiding the drop via a playoff last season, relegation was always on the cards this time around. It isn't over yet, but Heindehim's win on Friday night means anything other than a win for Bochum here could be terminal.
Predicted lineup: Horn (GK), Oermann, Medic, Bernardo, Passlack, Krauss, Bero, Wittek, Masouras, Hofmann, Holtmann
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
L
Mainz
4
Bochum
1
Germany Bundesliga I 02/05/25
D
Heidenheim
0
Bochum
0
Germany Bundesliga I 27/04/25
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
Union Berlin preview: Pulled themselves out of a hole
Six weeks ago, Union Berlin were very much in the conversation for relegation, but an unbeaten stretch of six matches has seen them become mathematically safe with four matches to go. They will now be keen to end the season in good form to take momentum into the next campaign.
Predicted lineup: Ronnow (GK), Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite, Trimmel, Khedira, Schafer, Haberer, Rothe, Hollerbach, Ilic
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
L
Heidenheim
3
Union Berlin
0
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
D
Werder Bremen
2
Union Berlin
2
Germany Bundesliga I 27/04/25
D
Bochum
1
Union Berlin
1
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
D
VfB Stuttgart
4
Union Berlin
4
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
D
Bayer Leverkusen
0
Union Berlin
0
Player to watch: Andrej Ilic
Andrej Ilic is a name to look out for in the coming season as the Serbian forward has impressed in his debut campaign in Berlin. Injuries have hindered his game time somewhat, but he has still managed to rack up five league goals in 12 appearances, a solid return for a player in his first season in an elite European league.