Our Bayer Leverkusen vs Bochum Prediction: 3-1
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bochum in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Friday March 28, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Bayer Leverkusen vs Bochum prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bayer Leverkusen's Last Match – VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-3 Germany Bundesliga I victory over VfB Stuttgart on March 16. In that match, Bayer Leverkusen recorded 57% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 VfB Stuttgart | 43% | 8 (6) | 2.02 | 32 |
 Bayer Leverkusen | 57% | 8 (4) | 1.67 | 58 |
Bochum's Last Match – Bochum vs SC Preussen Munster
Bochum will hope to extend their good run following a 4-2 Europe Friendlies win against SC Preussen Munster on March 20. In that match, Bochum saw 50% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bochum | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 38 |
 SC Preussen Munster | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 53 |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bochum Stats
Key Stats
| Bayer Leverkusen | Bochum | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.68 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 1.39 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bayer Leverkusen are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Bochum average 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Bayer Leverkusen 16-14
Bochum 16-18
What are the odds for this match?
Bayer Leverkusen to win: @1.25
Draw: @6.25
Bochum to win: @11
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen (3-5-2) : Lukas Hradecky, Nordi Mukiele, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie, Jeremie Frimpong, Granit Xhaka, Exequiel Palacios, Aleix Garcia, Alex Grimaldo, Victor Boniface, Patrik Schick
Bochum (4-4-2) : Timo Horn, Felix Passlack, Tim Oermann, Ivan Ordets, Maximilian Wittek, Matus Bero, Ibrahima Sissoko, Tom Krauss, Gerrit Holtmann, Philipp Hofmann, Giorgos Masouras
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