Vfl Bochum - Werder Bremen

Regular Season - 17
Kickoff: 2024-01-14 13:30

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Vfl Bochum - Werder Bremen Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Werder Bremen
Best odds: 1.79

As the Bundesliga gears up for another enticing clash, all eyes are on the upcoming face-off between Vfl Bochum and Werder Bremen. With predictions hinting at a potential win or draw for the visiting side, the tension is palpable. Will Werder Bremen manage to secure a much-needed victory, or could we see an upset at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion?

Key Players: Vfl Bochum

For Vfl Bochum, the midfield maestro Lukas Stephan Horst Daschner has been pivotal, boasting a rating of 6.70. With his ability to create chances, evidenced by 6 key passes and an assist, he's a player that could turn the game on its head. Up front, Christopher Antwi-Adjei, an attacker with a keen eye for goal, has managed to tally up 10 shots with 5 on target. His contribution will be critical for Bochum's offensive efforts.

Leading the attack, Gonçalo Mendes Paciência stands out with a rating of 6.80, 2 goals, and 7 key passes. His ability to find the back of the net could be the deciding factor in a match where every chance counts.

Key Players: Werder Bremen

On the opposing side, Werder Bremen's defense is anchored by Miloš Veljković, who not only has a solid rating of 6.76 but also contributes to the attack with a goal and an assist. His defensive prowess and ability to contribute to forward play make him a dual threat.

In the midfield, Leonardo Jesus Loureiro Bittencourt has been a consistent performer with a 6.79 rating, and his creative output will be vital in unlocking Bochum's defense. Meanwhile, Romano Christian Schmid has been a revelation, contributing 2 assists and finding the target with 6 of his 18 shots. His ability to create and score could be a game-changer.

Recent Form

Looking at the recent form, Vfl Bochum has had a mixed bag of results with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five games. They've shown resilience at home, losing only once in seven matches. Werder Bremen, on the other hand, has had a less convincing run with a single win, two draws, and two losses. The battle for points is intense, with both teams currently locked at 16 points, but Bochum has a game in hand.

Head-to-Head History

Past encounters offer a psychological edge to Werder Bremen, who have won the last two head-to-head matches. The most recent meeting on February 25, 2023, saw Werder Bremen triumph with a convincing 3-0 victory at home. Prior to that, on September 3, 2022, Bremen secured a 2-0 win on Bochum's turf. This history suggests that Werder Bremen has had Bochum's number in recent times.

Prediction

The prediction for this match suggests a leaning towards Werder Bremen, with a 45% chance of winning or drawing. The advice leans towards a double chance: draw or Werder Bremen. However, with both teams scoring relatively low in terms of goals, with under 2.5 goals for both sides, it may not be a high-scoring affair. The poisson distribution also favors Bochum at home with a 65% chance, but head-to-head records heavily favor Bremen with a 100% win rate in recent meetings.

In conclusion, while Vfl Bochum will look to leverage their home advantage and the form of key players like Gonçalo Mendes Paciência, Werder Bremen's recent dominance in this fixture and the contributions from players like Romano Christian Schmid cannot be overlooked. Expect a tightly contested match, with Werder Bremen likely to edge it based on past performances and current predictions. The smart money might be on a draw or an away victory, with both teams eager to climb up the Bundesliga table.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

58%
42%

Attacking Potential

58%
42%

Defensive Potential

50%
50%

Poisson Distribution

65%
35%

Stregth H2H

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100%

Goals H2H

0%
100%

Wins the game

58%
42%

Vfl Bochum - Werder Bremen Head to Head

Bundesliga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayer Leverkusen players, news and schedule Bayer Leverkusen 28 24 4 0 69 19 50 76
2 Bayern Munich players, news and schedule Bayern Munich 28 19 3 6 80 36 44 60
3 VfB Stuttgart players, news and schedule VfB Stuttgart 28 19 3 6 64 34 30 60
4 RB Leipzig players, news and schedule RB Leipzig 28 16 5 7 64 33 31 53
5 Borussia Dortmund players, news and schedule Borussia Dortmund 28 15 8 5 55 33 22 53
6 Eintracht Frankfurt players, news and schedule Eintracht Frankfurt 28 10 12 6 43 36 7 42
7 FC Augsburg players, news and schedule FC Augsburg 28 9 9 10 45 46 -1 36
8 1899 Hoffenheim players, news and schedule 1899 Hoffenheim 28 10 6 12 48 53 -5 36
9 SC Freiburg players, news and schedule SC Freiburg 28 10 6 12 40 52 -12 36
10 FC Heidenheim players, news and schedule FC Heidenheim 28 8 9 11 41 49 -8 33
11 Werder Bremen players, news and schedule Werder Bremen 28 8 7 13 36 44 -8 31
12 Union Berlin players, news and schedule Union Berlin 28 8 5 15 25 43 -18 29
13 Borussia Monchengladbach players, news and schedule Borussia Monchengladbach 27 6 10 11 46 53 -7 28
14 VfL Wolfsburg players, news and schedule VfL Wolfsburg 27 7 7 13 33 44 -11 28
15 Vfl Bochum players, news and schedule Vfl Bochum 28 5 11 12 33 58 -25 26
16 FSV Mainz 05 players, news and schedule FSV Mainz 05 28 4 11 13 26 46 -20 23
17 1.FC Köln players, news and schedule 1.FC Köln 28 4 10 14 23 49 -26 22
18 SV Darmstadt 98 players, news and schedule SV Darmstadt 98 28 2 8 18 28 71 -43 14