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VfL Wolfsburg vs VfL Bochum 1848 Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Saturday, the Volkswagen Arena sets the stage for a thrilling Bundesliga clash as VfL Wolfsburg hosts VfL Bochum 1848 in their 30th round fixture. With both teams hovering just above the relegation zone—Wolfsburg in 14th place with 28 points and Bochum right behind them at 15th with 27 points—this match could play a pivotal role in their fight for survival.

The head-to-head record between these two sides shows a competitive edge, with Wolfsburg clinching three wins to Bochum's two in their last five encounters. However, it was Bochum who triumphed in their most recent matchup on December 2, 2023, securing a convincing 3-1 victory at home.

Recent forms of both teams indicate struggles to gather points; Wolfsburg has managed only one win in their last five games while suffering four defeats. Similarly, Bochum hasn't fared much better, achieving just two draws and facing three losses over the same period. In terms of goalscoring prowess this season, both sides have struggled defensively but have shown some ability to find the back of the net—Wolfsburg averages slightly fewer goals per game (1.1) compared to Bochum’s (1.3). Defensively though, they concede more than they would prefer: Wolfsburg concedes an average of around two goals per game at home whereas Bochum concedes slightly more when away.

In terms of recent outings before this match-up: Wolfsburg faced a tough defeat against RB Leipzig away from home with a scoreline that ended at a disappointing zero-three loss; meanwhile, VfL Bochum managed to secure one point against Heidenheim after settling for a one-all draw.

Bet

Given both teams' defensive vulnerabilities and respective scoring abilities when playing on familiar grounds or against each other historically (as seen from previous encounters), betting on 'Over 2.5 goals' seems promising here especially considering its odds set at an enticing value of 1.8.