German Bundesliga
2025-03-08 - Bayern Munich vs Vfl Bochum
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
Allianz Arena – Munich
Saturday, 08th March 2025 - kickoff 15:30 CET
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich is going through a fantastic period, dominating at all fronts. They won 9 of the last 10 games in the Bundesliga, only playing one draw against Bayer Leverkusen. Speaking of Leverkusen, we all saw how the Bavarians demolished them last midweek, comfortably winning 3-0, so we have to be crazy to go against Bayern Munich at the moment.
And when it comes to goals, the machine from Munich has scored unbelievable 72 goals in only 24 Bundesliga games, exactly three goals scored per game on average.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer suffered a bizarre injury in the midweek Champions League game. He injured his calf running to celebrate Musiala’s goal and will be unavailable for the upcoming matches. That means that young Jonas Urbig, who replaced him in that game, will keep guarding the goal for the Bavarians.
Vfl Bochum
Vfl Bochum is on a farewell tour. They are going down to the 2.Bundesliga, no doubt about that. Nailed at the bottom with only 15 points, Vfl Bochum lost a crucial game last week, 0-1 at home against direct rivals from the bottom TSG Hoffenheim.
And how about Vfl Bochum’s away record. They are the only side in the Bundesliga without a single away win this season, and they will surely not start winning in Munich. So far, they lost 9 of their 12 games, drawing only three, and conceding nearly three goals per match on average.
Now guess who the next four of Vfl Bochum’s remaining 10 opponents are in the Bundesliga? Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen, and VfB Stuttgart. Goodbye and good luck in the 2.Bundesliga, Vfl Bochum. It was a good ride while it lasted.
The Betting Verdict
Expect a lot of rotation in this game for Bayern Munich. With a comfortable eight-point advantage at the top of the Bundesliga and cruising in the Champions League, coach Kompany will likely rotate more than usual in this match. The rematch against Bayer Leverkusen is also in only a few days, so there is no need for regulars to bother with Vfl Bochum.
Regardless of who is in the starting line-up, Bayern Munich should still win this match even if they play with an all-reserve team. Their bench is strong and many are eager to prove themselves in games like these.
Also, matches between Bayern Munich and Vfl Bochum have been like a cat-and-mouse chase in recent seasons. Since Vfl Bochum returned to the German Bundesliga in 2021, they suffered three 7-0 defeats against Bayern Munich! Their first duel this season ended in a 0-5 away win for Bayern Munich at the end of October.
I expect Bayern Munich to continue with their excellent performances and beat lowly Vfl Bochum at half-time and full-time.
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The Pick :
Bayern Munich 4-0 Vfl Bochum
