Bayern Munich vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 21/09/2023, 08:06  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 23/09/2023 at 01:30 in Bundesliga Prediction

Bayern Munich are set to play their third straight home match when they welcome Bochum to the Allianz Arena. Ahead of this league game, Bayern are second in Bundesliga standings while Bochum are 13th. The hosts are coming from a 4-3 win over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. Earlier, they had drawn 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. That draw denied them the chance to go top, as they conceded the equalizer in stoppage time. As they seek a return to winning ways in the league, Bayern will have to focus more on their defending. In six matches this season, they have just one clean sheet. The champions will have Thomas Tuchel back on the touchline, having been suspended for the midweek game. The manager will definitely want the backline to do better. In the last two matches alone, Bayern have conceded five times. Being unbeaten in five matches is however a good starting point. Bayern are also very strong in attack and at home, which are areas to build on.

Bochum weren’t active in midweek and will want to make their extra rest days count coming to this game. They are still in search of their first win of the season and this may not be the best hunting ground. The visitors are already out of the DFB Pokal and they’ve collected three points from a possible 12 in the league. There has been some improvement though after their 5-0 loss to Stuttgart in their opening league game. Coming into this game Bochum have posted three straight draws, the most recent a 1-1 outcome against Eintracht Frankfurt. In their last two games, Bochum have battled from behind to secure two points. This will be the spirit they take to the Bayern Munich game. In their last three league matches, both teams scored and the same applies in three of their last five away. In six away league matches, Bochum have no win, and have managed just two in 20.