RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum 1848, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
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RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum 1848 — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.
- RB Leipzig 34 games · 65 pts (2025/26)
- VfL Bochum 1848 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Hartmann
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Benedikt Kempkes
- Referee Johann Pfeifer
- Referee Christian Leicher
- Referee Mike Pickel
18 games this season
🟨 0.4/game
⚽ 4.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Club Brugge KV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Hertha BSC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | 1. FC Koln | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Sep | Manchester City FC | A | 3–6 | L |
| 11 Sep | FC Bayern München | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | RB Leipzig | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | FC Bayern München | A | 0–7 | L |
| 12 Sep | Hertha BSC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Aug | 1. FC Koln | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Red Bull Arena Leipzig will turn into a battlefield for RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum 1848.
- 5' RB Leipzig are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfL Bochum 1848 backline.
- 10' The 34-year-old Emil Forsberg has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' RB Leipzig is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' 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.
- 30' RB Leipzig are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum 1848 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anthony Losilla, as he is very good at scoring at Red Bull Arena Leipzig with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum 1848 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 58' Angelino picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' RB Leipzig ring the changes. Angelino has done his job and it is now time for Nordi Mukiele to step up.
- 66' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 69' Dominik Szoboszlai has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emil Forsberg on 69 minute.
- 69' Andre Silva has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 69 minutes.
- 70' What a moment for Andre Silva! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
- 73' GOAL! Christopher Nkunku fires home to make it 3-0!
- 73' Sebastian Polter gets the nod from VfL Bochum 1848. He replaces Gerrit Holtmann and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' Gerrit Holtmann makes way for Sebastian Polter at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Bochum 1848.
- 77' The crowd applauds Takuma Asano as he leaves the pitch. Danny Blum steps in for VfL Bochum 1848.
- 78' Fresh legs for VfL Bochum 1848! Milos Pantovic comes on to replace Elvis Rexhbecaj.
- 78' What composure from Christopher Nkunku! The France international strokes it home. 4-0.
- 79' The crowd applauds Kevin Kampl as he leaves the pitch. Ilaix Moriba steps in for RB Leipzig.
- 80' Another change for RB Leipzig made on 80 minute. Mohamed Simakan leaves to be changed by Konrad Laimer.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Robert Tesche. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' Fresh legs for RB Leipzig! Ilaix Moriba comes on to replace Kevin Kampl.
- 82' Patrick Osterhage has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robert Tesche on 82 minute.
- 83' Another substitution for VfL Bochum 1848 to replace Robert Tesche by Patrick Osterhage on 83 minute.
- 88' Amadou Haidara is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RB Leipzig so far.
- RB Leipzig celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Angelino ↓ Nordi Mukiele 61'
- 18
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↓ Andre Silva 69'
- 10
- 1
- 16
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↓ Ilaix Moriba 79'
- 14
- 8
-
2
Mohamed Simakan ↓ Konrad Laimer 80'
- 32
Bench
- 39
-
22
Nordi Mukiele ↑ 61'
-
27
Konrad Laimer ↑ 80'
-
33
Andre Silva ↑ 69'
-
17
Dominik Szoboszlai ↑ 69'
- 31
- 38
- 21
-
26
Ilaix Moriba ↑ 79'
Coach
Jesse Marsch
VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Elvis Rexhbecaj ↓ Eduard Lowen 78'
- 17
-
10
Takuma Asano ↓ Danny Blum 77'
- 1
- 8
- 3
- 23
- 22
- 11
- 4
- 37
Bench
-
27
Milos Pantovic ↑ 78'
- 21
-
40
Sebastian Polter ↑ 73'
-
38
Eduard Lowen ↑ 78'
-
7
Danny Blum ↑ 77'
- 24
-
6
Patrick Osterhage ↑ 82'
Coach
Thomas Reis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
RB Leipzig Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.3
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + RB Leipzig to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
84%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
37%
RB Leipzig or VfL Bochum 1848
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
4.1%
1 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | VfL Bochum 1848 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 22% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.