Bochum take on Wolfsburg at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion in a German Bundesliga fixture on Saturday, 5 October. Read our German football predictions for the clash below.
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Bochum vs Wolfsburg prediction: Goals at both ends likely
Key Stats
- Both teams found the net in each of Bochum’s last three matches in the Bundesliga.
- Four of Wolfsburg’s last five league games featured over 2.5 goals.
- Wolfsburg scored twice in three of their first five league assignments of the new campaign.
- Wolfsburg have won three of their last four meetings with Bochum.
Correct score prediction: Bochum 1-2 Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg managed to win three of their last four tussles with Bochum and Die Wolfe could have the edge over their opponents again here. Die Wolfe hit two goals in three of their last five assignments and another brace could get the job done here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wolfsburg installed as favourites
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.22) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bochum have limped out of the blocks this season and having lost four of their first five fixtures, it’s no surprise to see them installed as 2/1 underdogs ahead of Saturday’s game.
Wolfsburg held formidable Stuttgart to a 2-2 draw in their last outing which should raise their confidence levels and they are 6/5 favourites to triumph at Bochum this weekend. Find more of our top football predictions via the link.
Most recent H2Hs: History favours Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg beat Bochum 1-0 when the teams last met in April and that was their third victory in four iterations of this fixture since October 2022.
Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/24
Wolfsburg
Bochum
Germany Bundesliga I 02/12/23
Bochum
Wolfsburg
Germany Bundesliga I 22/04/23
Bochum
Wolfsburg
Germany Bundesliga I 29/10/22
Wolfsburg
Bochum
Germany Bundesliga I 09/01/22
Bochum
Wolfsburg
Bochum preview: Bernardo and Ordets could miss out
Bochum defenders Bernardo and Ivan Ordets are currently sidelined with injury. Bernardo is recovering from a knee issue and is expected to return by mid-October. Meanwhile, Ivan Ordets is dealing with a shoulder injury but is likely to be back in a few days.
Predicted lineup: Drewes (GK), Passlack, Oermann, Medic, Wittek, Losilla, Sissoko, De Wit, Bero, Boadu, Hofmann
Germany Bundesliga I 21/09/24
D
Holstein Kiel
2
Bochum
2
Germany Bundesliga I 14/09/24
L
SC Freiburg
2
Bochum
1
Europe Friendlies 05/09/24
W
Rot-Weiss Essen
1
Bochum
3
Germany Bundesliga I 31/08/24
L
Borussia M'gladbach
2
Bochum
0
Germany Bundesliga I 24/08/24
L
RB Leipzig
1
Bochum
0
Wolfsburg preview: Visitors have injury issues
Wolfsburg are currently dealing with multiple injuries. Mohamed Amoura, Patrick Wimmer, and Lukas Nmecha are out with muscle and groin injuries. Lovro Majer, Joakim Maehle, Kevin Paredes, Rogério and Bartosz Bialek are also absent.
Predicted lineup: Grabara (GK), Fischer, Bornauw, Zesiger, Koulierakis, Tomas, Svanberg, Arnold, Kaminski, Wind, Amoura
Germany Bundesliga I 22/09/24
L
Bayer Leverkusen
4
Wolfsburg
3
Germany Bundesliga I 14/09/24
L
Eintracht Frankfurt
2
Wolfsburg
1
Club Friendly List 06/09/24
W
Hannover 96
1
Wolfsburg
2
Germany Bundesliga I 31/08/24
W
Holstein Kiel
0
Wolfsburg
2
Germany Bundesliga I 25/08/24
L
Bayern Munich
3
Wolfsburg
2
