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Borussia Dortmund vs VfL Bochum 1848, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
Borussia Dortmund
3 – 1
Full Time
VfL Bochum 1848
Sun 28 Jan 2024 · 16:30 UTC Signal Iduna Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Niclas Fullkrug pen 6' 1–0
1–1 45' Nico Schlotterbeck og
Niclas Fullkrug 72' 2–1
Niclas Fullkrug pen 90+1' 3–1
Donyell Malen 56' Y
Y 59' Maximilian Wittek
Y 89' Cristian Gamboa

Overview

Match Preview

Borussia Dortmund vs VfL Bochum 1848 — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Benjamin Brand
  • Assistant 1 Thomas Stein
  • Assistant 2 Dominik Schaal
4 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 24.0 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Borussia Dortmund 4 12
2 FC Bayern München 4 10
3 SC Freiburg 4 10
4 FC Augsburg 4 7
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 7
6 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 7
7 SV 07 Elversberg 4 7
8 SV Werder Bremen 4 7
9 RB Leipzig 4 6
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4 5
11 FC Schalke 04 4 5
12 SC Paderborn 07 4 4
13 1. FC Köln 4 4
14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 3
15 VfB Stuttgart 4 3
16 Hamburger SV 4 3
17 1. FC Union Berlin 4 1
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4 0

Head-to-Head

4
3
2
Borussia Dortmund 9 games · Avg 3.4 goals VfL Bochum 1848
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-28 Borussia Dortmund 3–1 VfL Bochum 1848 2023-08-26 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 Borussia Dortmund 2023-04-28 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 Borussia Dortmund 2023-02-08 VfL Bochum 1848 1–2 Borussia Dortmund 2022-11-05 Borussia Dortmund 3–0 VfL Bochum 1848

Recent Form

Borussia Dortmund
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan VfL Bochum 1848 H 3–1 W
20 Jan 1. FC Köln A 4–0 W
13 Jan SV Darmstadt 98 A 3–0 W
19 Dec 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 1–1 D
16 Dec FC Augsburg A 1–1 D
13 Dec Paris Saint-Germain FC H 1–1 D
VfL Bochum 1848
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Borussia Dortmund A 1–3 L
20 Jan VfB Stuttgart H 1–0 W
14 Jan SV Werder Bremen H 1–1 D
20 Dec Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–4 L
16 Dec 1. FC Union Berlin H 3–0 W
08 Dec TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–3 L

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
75% Clean Sheets
Borussia Dortmund this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Borussia Dortmund
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Borussia Dortmund
Sehrou Guirassy 2 G 2 A
Felix Kalu Nmecha 2 G
Fabio Silva 2 G
Ioannis Konstantelias 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Signal Iduna Park!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cristian Gamboa made 417 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 6' Against the run of play, Niclas Fullkrug has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 11' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 16' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 21' A quiet spell here at Signal Iduna Park. VfL Bochum 1848 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Borussia Dortmund and VfL Bochum 1848 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 31' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Niklas Sule suffering a number of foals already.
  • 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VfL Bochum 1848 that had 339 games and scored 217 goals.
  • 41' VfL Bochum 1848 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' What a moment for Nico Schlotterbeck! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 55' VfL Bochum 1848 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Donyell Malen.
  • 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Maximilian Wittek on 59 minutes.
  • 64' VfL Bochum 1848 come into this ranked 14 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 66' The Borussia Dortmund manager makes a substitution. Youssoufa Moukoko departs to be replaced by Gio Reyna.
  • 68' The VfL Bochum 1848 bench stirs into life. Tim Oermann is withdrawn and Cristian Gamboa gets his opportunity.
  • 71' Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has so much to prove this time. He replaces Donyell Malen on 71 minute.
  • 72' Niclas Fullkrug adds to his 4 season tally! Borussia Dortmund lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 77' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 79' Anthony Losilla makes way for Goncalo Paciencia at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Bochum 1848.
  • 80' VfL Bochum 1848 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Moritz-Broni Kwarteng is hanging Christopher Antwi-Adjei on the field on 80 minute.
  • 83' Borussia Dortmund manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mats Hummels is hanging Jadon Sancho on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Cristian Gamboa.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Borussia Dortmund 3-1 VfL Bochum 1848.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund Lineups

4-2-2-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edin Terzić

VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Letsch

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Erling Haaland 3
Niclas Fullkrug 3
Emre Can 2
Kevin Stoger 2
Sebastian Polter 2
Milos Pantovic 2
Sehrou Guirassy 2
Youssoufa Moukoko 2

Head to Head

2024-01-28 Borussia Dortmund 3–1 VfL Bochum 1848 2023-08-26 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 Borussia Dortmund 2023-04-28 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 Borussia Dortmund 2023-02-08 VfL Bochum 1848 1–2 Borussia Dortmund 2022-11-05 Borussia Dortmund 3–0 VfL Bochum 1848

Borussia Dortmund Form

2024-01-28 Borussia Dortmund 3–1 VfL Bochum 1848 W 2024-01-20 1. FC Köln 0–4 Borussia Dortmund W 2024-01-13 SV Darmstadt 98 0–3 Borussia Dortmund W 2023-12-19 Borussia Dortmund 1–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2023-12-16 FC Augsburg 1–1 Borussia Dortmund D 2023-12-13 Borussia Dortmund 1–1 Paris Saint-Germain FC D

VfL Bochum 1848 Form

2024-01-28 Borussia Dortmund 3–1 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2024-01-20 VfL Bochum 1848 1–0 VfB Stuttgart W 2024-01-14 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 SV Werder Bremen D 2023-12-20 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4–0 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2023-12-16 VfL Bochum 1848 3–0 1. FC Union Berlin W 2023-12-08 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3–1 VfL Bochum 1848 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.89 Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for: Borussia Dortmund to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Dortmund60% Draw23% VfL Bochum 184817%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Borussia Dortmund or Draw
83%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
40%
Borussia Dortmund or VfL Bochum 1848
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Dortmund41% Draw44% VfL Bochum 184815%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.6%
3 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
3%
4 – 0
3%

Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund

Handicap Borussia Dortmund covers Push VfL Bochum 1848 covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.