Bundesliga 2024-2025: Leverkusen vs Bochum Prediction

Leverkusen

Home Team
97%
VS

Bochum

Away Team
1%
Draw: 2%
Over 2.5: 68%
Under 2.5: 32%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 26 19 5 2 75 24 51 62
2 Leverkusen 26 16 8 2 59 33 26 56
3 Mainz 26 13 6 7 44 28 16 45
4 Ein Frankfurt 26 13 6 7 54 40 14 45
5 RB Leipzig 26 11 9 6 41 33 8 42
6 Freiburg 26 12 6 8 36 38 -2 42
7 M'gladbach 26 12 4 10 43 40 3 40
8 Wolfsburg 26 10 8 8 49 40 9 38
9 Augsburg 26 10 8 8 29 35 -6 38
10 Stuttgart 26 10 7 9 47 43 4 37
11 Dortmund 26 10 5 11 45 41 4 35
12 Werder Bremen 26 9 6 11 40 53 -13 33
13 Union Berlin 26 7 6 13 23 39 -16 27
14 Hoffenheim 26 6 8 12 32 48 -16 26
15 St Pauli 26 7 4 15 20 30 -10 25
16 Bochum 26 5 5 16 27 52 -25 20
17 Heidenheim 26 5 4 17 31 52 -21 19
18 Holstein Kiel 26 4 5 17 38 64 -26 17

Recent Trends

Leverkusen ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ⚪

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Stuttgart (Goals: 4 - 3)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Werder Bremen (Goals: 0 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Ein Frankfurt (Goals: 4 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Holstein Kiel (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ⚪ vs Bayern Munich (Goals: 0 - 0)

Bochum ❌ ✅ ❌ ⚪ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Ein Frankfurt (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Bayern Munich (Goals: 3 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Hoffenheim (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Wolfsburg (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Dortmund (Goals: 2 - 0)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Leverkusen

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.87
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.95
# Clean Sheets: 2

Bochum

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.11
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.51
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Leverkusen and Bochum is heavily tilted in favor of the home team, Leverkusen, with a staggering probability of 97.0% for a win. The game is also predicted to be high-scoring, with a 68.0% chance of featuring over 2.5 goals. Currently, Leverkusen sits comfortably in 2nd place in the Bundesliga standings, while Bochum finds themselves in a precarious 16th place, battling relegation.

Match Analysis

In their recent outings, Leverkusen has shown resilience and attacking prowess, securing victories against Stuttgart and Ein Frankfurt, albeit suffering a surprising home defeat to Werder Bremen. They have demonstrated a strong offensive capability, particularly in their away victories, netting four goals in both matches. Key advanced metrics highlight Leverkusen's solid form, with an average of 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded per game over the last five matches. They also boast two clean sheets, indicating a balanced approach to both attack and defense. Bochum, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistent form. Despite a commendable victory over Bayern Munich, they've suffered losses against Ein Frankfurt and Hoffenheim. Their defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last five outings. Bochum's advanced metrics reflect their challenges, with a high expected goals conceded rate of 2.51, underscoring their vulnerability at the back.

Final Prediction

Leverkusen's superior form and statistical edge give them a significant advantage going into this match. Their ability to score goals consistently, coupled with Bochum's defensive struggles, positions them as clear favorites. A key factor to watch will be Leverkusen's attacking efficiency, which could prove too much for Bochum's defense to handle.