Bayern Munich vs VfL Bochum 1848 Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga

Bayern Munich vs VfL Bochum 1848 Preview

• Competition: Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, March 8
• Kick-Off Time: 02:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Allianz Arena

Bayern Munich vs VfL Bochum match will be played at the Allianz Arena in the Bundesliga on March 8. The table toppers will host the 16th placed team on Saturday afternoon.

The Bavarian giants will be full of confidence after their thrilling win over Bayern Leverkusen in the Champions League. Vincent Kompany and his men received a lot of criticism earlier, that they failed to beat Leverkusen, but in the big stage they did it in style. Now they will focus on the domestic league as they are hungry to extend their lead at the top. Bayern have a good record against Bochum and surely with a home advantage they are the clear favourites to win this fixture. In 24 games, they have won 19, drawn four and lost one game till now, with 61 points on the table, they are sitting at the top spot. The Bavarian giants have a lead of eight points and they will look to grab hold of the league title as soon as possible. Kompany will look to rotate his starting eleven to give rest to players so that they can stay injury free.

Bochum is in a difficult position as they are very close to the relegation zone, and facing Bayern away from home will be a tough task. They do have players who can cause the home team some trouble, but quality-wise the Bavarian giants are too strong. In 24 games, they have won four, drawn five and lost 15 games so far, they have 17 points on the table, and surely the upcoming matches will be key for them. Despite having so many issues, they will have to stay confident and have to deliver their best performance to at least get a point. In the last five Bundesliga games, they have won only a single game and drawn twice. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Bayern Munich Team News

Tarek Buchmann underwent shoulder surgery and will not be available for this season. Manuel Neuer suffered a calf injury against Leverkusen and is doubtful for the match. Aleksandar Pavlovic is doubtful to feature due to illness. The rest of the players are fit to play.

VfL Bochum Team News

Gerrit Holtmann (muscle injury), Ivan Ordets (hip injury), and Myron Boadu (hamstring injury) are doubtful for the away team. The rest of the players are fit to play against Bayern.

Bayern Munich vs VfL Bochum Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Jonas Urbig

Defenders: Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Alphonso Davies

Midfielders: Leon Goretzka, Joshua Kimmich

Forwards: Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, Harry Kane

VfL Bochum Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Timo Horn

Defenders: Tim Oermann, Jokov Medic, Bernanrdo

Midfielders: Samuel Bamba, Matus Bero, Ibrahima Sissoko, Tom Kraub, Maximillian Wittek

Forwards: Philipp Hofman, Giorgos Masouras

Bayern Munich vs VfL Bochum H2H Record

Both teams have faced each other 37 times, out of which Bayern won 27 times, seven games ended in draws and VfL Bochum won three games. In the last five games, Bayern Munich won four games and Bochum won once.

Key Players to Watch in Bayern Munich vs VfL Bochum

Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)

Kimmich is a truly sensational player who has the tactical flexibility to play at a world class level in several different positions on the field. With his technical skills set and superior passing abilities. He is also a huge asset in building up attacks from the back. He quite often drops deep into the backline to keep moving the ball and controls the tempo of the game. This season he has received a bit of criticism from fans due to his contract situation, but still he is giving his best this season. The 30-year-old midfielder is a leader on and off the pitch and does his job without complaining. In 23 games he has scored once and provided six assists. Kompany and his staff trust him a lot and he is an integral part of his system and without him Bayern struggles in midfield. Injuries have caused some problems for him this season, but he has always bounced back from those setbacks. In the last five games, he made seven tackles and five interceptions as well.

Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum)

Sissoko is a key player for Bochum as he is the heart of their midfield. It is his responsibility to stop counter attacks and control the tempo of the game. With his tall and lanky frame, he can make interceptions and make successful tackles. Earlier in his career, he was a France youth international player at various age groups, then he switched his nationality to Mali. Sissoko is strong in duels and does his job effortlessly. This season he has been a bit inconsistent, but still he is a player who is capable of hurting the German giants. In 23 games he scored once and provided one assist. In the last five games, he made eight interceptions and made three blocks.

Bayern Munich vs VfL Bochum Prediction

The Bavarian giants have a very good record against Bochum and will be confident of getting a positive result at home. On the other hand, Bochum will have to be at their best to at least get a point against Bayern. Kompany's men are full of confidence and surely they will win this match against Bochum who are still trying to find their feet in the league.

Predicted Score: Bayern Munich 3-1 VfL Bochum

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