Wednesday , 30 September 2026

RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum 1848, DFB-Pokal 2020-21 ROUND OF 16

DFB-Pokal · 2020-21
RB Leipzig
4 – 0
Full Time
VfL Bochum 1848
Wed 3 Feb 2021 · 17:30 UTC Red Bull Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+2'
Y 24' Erhan Masovic
Y 45' Patrick Drewes
Angelino 60' Y
Y 63' Danilo Soares
Y 86' Raman Chibsah
Y 87' Raman Chibsah
Hwang Heechan 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum 1848 — DFB-Pokal at Red Bull Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Markus Hacker
  • Referee Robert Schroder
  • Referee Florian Badstubner
  • Referee Rene Rohde

Head-to-Head

7
2
2
RB Leipzig 11 games · Avg 3.1 goals VfL Bochum 1848
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-03 RB Leipzig 4–0 VfL Bochum 1848 2018-02-17 VfL Bochum 1848 2–0 RB Leipzig 2017-09-17 RB Leipzig 4–3 VfL Bochum 1848

Recent Form

RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb VfL Bochum 1848 H 4–0 W
30 Jan Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 1–0 W
23 Jan 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 2–3 L
20 Jan 1. FC Union Berlin H 1–0 W
16 Jan VfL Wolfsburg A 2–2 D
09 Jan Borussia Dortmund H 1–3 L
VfL Bochum 1848
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb RB Leipzig A 0–4 L
23 Dec 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 2–2 D
12 Sep FV 07 Engers A 3–0 W
29 Oct FC Bayern München H 1–2 L
10 Aug KSV Baunatal A 3–2 W
19 Aug SC Weiche Flensburg 08 A 0–1 L

Key Stats

27% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
0% Clean Sheets
VfL Bochum 1848 this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Leipzig
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
VfL Bochum 1848
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RB Leipzig
Willi Orban 1 G
Brajan Gruda 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum 1848 is underway.
  • 5' VfL Bochum 1848 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Amadou Haidara is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Reis might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' 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 Erhan Masovic suffering a number of foals already.
  • 24' The referee calls foul for Erhan Masovic. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 29' Soma Novothny has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 46 appearances.
  • 34' Austria international Robert Zulj has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 39' It is a cagey affair so far. RB Leipzig in their trying to find a way past VfL Bochum 1848's compact .
  • 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Patrick Drewes.
  • 46' The Austria Marcel Sabitzer breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-0!
  • 46' A tactical swap from VfL Bochum 1848 — Raman Chibsah on, Erhan Masovic off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 60' That is a Yellow card for RB Leipzig. Angelino will be fuming at that decision.
  • 61' Another change for VfL Bochum 1848 made on 61 minute. Thomas Eisfeld leaves to be changed by Robert Zulj.
  • 63' Danilo Soares has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 63.
  • 65' It is a substitution in RB Leipzig team. Lukas Klostermann is replaced by Nordi Mukiele on 65 minute.
  • 66' A stunning finish from Yussuf Poulsen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 71' Angelino has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 74' A change in the RB Leipzig ranks — Marcel Sabitzer exits the field as Joscha Wosz enters on 74.
  • 75' Goal! Yussuf Poulsen scores his 70 goal in 516 matches.
  • 76' The RB Leipzig bench stirs into life. Yussuf Poulsen is withdrawn and Alexander Sorloth gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lukas Klostermann, as he is very good at scoring at Red Bull Arena with 5 goals in the last 5 games.
  • 86' VfL Bochum 1848 ring the changes. Silvere Ganvoula has done his job and it is now time for Soma Novothny to step up.
  • 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Raman Chibsah on 86 minutes.
  • 87' Raman Chibsah was booked on 87.
  • 87' The VfL Bochum 1848 manager makes a substitution. Silvere Ganvoula departs to be replaced by Soma Novothny.
  • 88' It’s a booking for RB Leipzig player. Hwang Heechan gets a Yellow card.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julian Nagelsmann

VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Reis

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Christopher Nkunku 5
Yussuf Poulsen 3
Myron Boadu 3
Antonio Nusa 2
Andre Silva 2
Timo Werner 2
Erhan Masovic 2
Lois Openda 1

Head to Head

2021-02-03 RB Leipzig 4–0 VfL Bochum 1848 2018-02-17 VfL Bochum 1848 2–0 RB Leipzig 2017-09-17 RB Leipzig 4–3 VfL Bochum 1848

RB Leipzig Form

2021-02-03 RB Leipzig 4–0 VfL Bochum 1848 W 2021-01-30 RB Leipzig 1–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2021-01-23 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–2 RB Leipzig L 2021-01-20 RB Leipzig 1–0 1. FC Union Berlin W 2021-01-16 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 RB Leipzig D 2021-01-09 RB Leipzig 1–3 Borussia Dortmund L

VfL Bochum 1848 Form

2021-02-03 RB Leipzig 4–0 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2020-12-23 1. FSV Mainz 05 2–2 VfL Bochum 1848 D 2020-09-12 FV 07 Engers 0–3 VfL Bochum 1848 W 2019-10-29 VfL Bochum 1848 1–2 FC Bayern München L 2019-08-10 KSV Baunatal 2–3 VfL Bochum 1848 W 2018-08-19 SC Weiche Flensburg 08 1–0 VfL Bochum 1848 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.82 RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig52% Draw25% VfL Bochum 184823%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw
77%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
48%
RB Leipzig or VfL Bochum 1848
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RB Leipzig37% Draw43% VfL Bochum 184820%
Actual: RB Leipzig win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–0 not predicted
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
6.6%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap RB Leipzig covers Push VfL Bochum 1848 covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 22% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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