Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

The Bundesliga is set to witness a clash between VfL Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, May 12th, 2024, at 5:30 PM UTC. This match will be played at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in Bochum, Germany.

• The Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen match will be played on:
• Compettition: Bundesliga
• Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2024
• Time: 17:30 UTC (which is 5:30 PM local time in Bochum)
• Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum, Germany

Prediction

This is a close matchup to call. Leverkusen, leading the Bundesliga table, is the favorite on paper. However, Bochum’s home advantage and their fighting spirit for survival shouldn’t be ignored.

A draw or a narrow Leverkusen victory seem like the most likely outcomes.

Lineups (Predicted)

Bochum:

• Goalkeeper: Riemann
• Defenders: Gamboa, Soares, Bella-Kotchap, Stafylidis
• Midfielders: Losilla, Osterhage, Stöger, Holtmann
• Forwards: Zoller, Blum

Leverkusen:

• Goalkeeper: Hradecky
• Defenders: Frimpong, Tah, Hincapie, Bakker
• Midfielders: Aranguiz, Palacios, Amiri
• Forwards: Diaby, Schick, Wirtz

Odds: Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen

(subject to change, always check with your preferred sportsbook)

• Bochum Win: Higher odds (around 5.00)
• Draw: Moderate odds (around 4.00)
• Leverkusen Win: Lower odds (around 1.70)

H2H (Head-to-Head)

• Overall, Leverkusen holds the upper hand in H2H encounters.
• In the last 17 meetings at Bochum’s home ground:
  • Bochum has won 5 times.
  • There have been 6 draws.
  • Leverkusen has won 6 times.
• Interestingly, Bochum’s last win against Leverkusen was a crucial 3-0 victory in May 2023 that helped them avoid relegation.