Bundesliga 2024-2025: Bochum vs Union Berlin Prediction

Bochum

Home Team
36%
VS

Union Berlin

Away Team
39%
Draw: 25%
Over 2.5: 51%
Under 2.5: 49%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 30 22 6 2 87 29 58 72
2 Leverkusen 30 18 10 2 64 35 29 64
3 Ein Frankfurt 30 15 7 8 58 42 16 52
4 RB Leipzig 30 13 10 7 48 38 10 49
5 Freiburg 30 14 6 10 43 47 -4 48
6 Mainz 30 13 8 9 48 36 12 47
7 Dortmund 30 13 6 11 57 47 10 45
8 Werder Bremen 30 13 6 11 48 54 -6 45
9 M'gladbach 30 13 5 12 48 46 2 44
10 Augsburg 30 11 10 9 33 40 -7 43
11 Stuttgart 30 11 8 11 56 50 6 41
12 Wolfsburg 30 10 9 11 53 47 6 39
13 Union Berlin 30 9 8 13 30 44 -14 35
14 St Pauli 30 8 6 16 26 36 -10 30
15 Hoffenheim 30 7 9 14 38 55 -17 30
16 Heidenheim 30 6 4 20 32 60 -28 22
17 Bochum 30 5 5 20 29 62 -33 20
18 Holstein Kiel 30 4 7 19 41 71 -30 19

Recent Trends

Bochum ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Werder Bremen (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Augsburg (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Stuttgart (Goals: 0 - 4)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Leverkusen (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Ein Frankfurt (Goals: 1 - 3)

Union Berlin ⚪ ⚪ ✅ ✅ ⚪

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs Stuttgart (Goals: 4 - 4)
  • 2nd Last Match: ⚪ vs Leverkusen (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Wolfsburg (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Freiburg (Goals: 2 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ⚪ vs Bayern Munich (Goals: 1 - 1)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Bochum

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.88
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.04
# Clean Sheets: 0

Union Berlin

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.37
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.97
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Bochum and Union Berlin is anticipated to be a closely contested affair, with Union Berlin slightly favored to win with a 39% probability. Bochum has a 36% chance of winning, while a draw stands at 25%. According to predictions, the game is likely to feature over 2.5 goals, with a 51% probability. Currently, Union Berlin holds 13th place, whereas Bochum finds themselves in a precarious 17th position, fighting to avoid relegation.

Match Analysis

Bochum's recent performances have been challenging, suffering three consecutive defeats. They were narrowly beaten 0-1 by Werder Bremen away, lost 1-2 at home to Augsburg, and suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat against Stuttgart at home. This run has undoubtedly put pressure on Bochum, especially as they struggle near the bottom of the league table. Bochum's advanced metrics indicate an average of 0.8 goals scored and 2.0 goals conceded per game over their last five matches, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. Union Berlin, on the other hand, has shown a bit more resilience. They drew 4-4 against Stuttgart in a thrilling encounter, managed a goalless draw away against second-placed Leverkusen, and secured a 1-0 victory at home over Wolfsburg. Their advanced metrics show an average of 1.6 goals scored and conceded per game in recent outings, with two clean sheets in their last five matches, indicating a slightly better balance between attack and defense.

Final Prediction

Union Berlin seems to have the edge in this matchup, given their slightly better form and defensive stability, as evidenced by their recent performances and clean sheets. A key factor to watch will be Bochum's ability to tighten up defensively, as they have struggled to keep teams from scoring. Fans should keep an eye on how Union Berlin's attack exploits Bochum's defensive weaknesses, potentially deciding the game's outcome.