Within the remaining fixture earlier than the winter break, Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen host VfL Bochum on the BayArena on Wednesday.
Leverkusen clinched the Herbstmeisterschaft with a convincing 3-0 win towards Eintracht Frankfurt, solidifying their place on the prime of the league.
Match Preview
Bayer Leverkusen enters this match aiming to finish the primary half of the season unbeaten after their latest 3-0 overcome Eintracht Frankfurt.
Their distinctive dwelling kind, successful 11 out of 12 video games and drawing one on the BayArena, has been a key issue of their success.
Sustaining a four-point lead over Bayern Munich, Leverkusen’s focus shall be on sustaining their spectacular run as they head right into a month-long break.
Alternatively, VfL Bochum, after an early-season wrestle, has proven resilience currently, securing 12 factors from their final seven video games.
Their latest 3-0 victory towards Union Berlin propelled them six factors away from the relegation zone.
Regardless of notable defeats towards prime sides like Bayern and Stuttgart, Bochum has displayed commendable performances towards powerful opponents like RB Leipzig and Dortmund this season.
Staff Information
Leverkusen shall be with out Exequiel Palacios resulting from suspension, whereas Arthur stays the one harm concern. Supervisor Xabi Alonso may go for minimal adjustments, with Boniface, Wirtz, and Grimaldo more likely to begin.
Bochum faces a number of absences, together with Kevin Stoger, suspended resulting from amassed yellow playing cards. Erhan Masovic and Jordi Osei-Tutu hope to get well in time, whereas Philipp Forster and Ivan Ordets stay sidelined.
Predicted Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen: (3-4-3)
Hradecky;
Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba;
Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo;
Hofmann, Boniface, Wirtz
VfL Bochum: (4-3-3)
Riemann;
Gamboa, Oermann, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo;
Osterhage, Losilla, Bero;
Asano, Goncalo Paciencia, Antwi-Adjei
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 VfL Bochum
Leverkusen’s dominant dwelling performances and their goal-scoring prowess make them clear favorites.
Bochum faces an uphill battle, and regardless of their resilience in latest video games, Leverkusen’s attacking menace is more likely to overpower them, leading to a convincing win for the hosts earlier than the winter break.
