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VfB Stuttgart vs VfL Bochum 1848, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
Sat 15 Oct 2022 · 13:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs VfL Bochum 1848Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Thorsten Schiffner
  • Referee Felix Brych
  • Referee Rafael Foltyn
  • Referee Christian Dingert
  • Referee Timo Gerach
  • Referee Benedikt Kempkes

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Oct VfL Bochum 1848 H 4–1 W
09 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin H 0–1 L
01 Oct VfL Wolfsburg A 2–3 L
17 Sep Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–3 L
10 Sep FC Bayern München A 2–2 D
03 Sep FC Schalke 04 H 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Oct VfB Stuttgart A 1–4 L
08 Oct Eintracht Frankfurt H 3–0 W
01 Oct RB Leipzig A 0–4 L
18 Sep 1. FC Koln H 1–1 D
10 Sep FC Schalke 04 A 1–3 L
03 Sep SV Werder Bremen H 0–2 L

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. VfB Stuttgart host VfL Bochum 1848 — let the battle begin!
  • 3' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Silas Wamangituka Fundu makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 8' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VfB Stuttgart and VfL Bochum 1848 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 13' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Bochum 1848 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 16' Philipp Forster catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 16.
  • 21' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 22' A stunning finish from Naouirou Ahamada — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 27' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 29' Magnificent from Simon Zoller! That is 14 goals in 398 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 30' Simon Zoller has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 30 minutes.
  • 35' VfB Stuttgart is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' VfB Stuttgart seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Christopher Antwi-Adjei. He replaces Simon Zoller on 46 minute.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VfB Stuttgart that had 438 games and scored 440 goals.
  • 52' A tactical swap from VfB StuttgartChris Fuhrich on, Naouirou Ahamada off on 52 minutes.
  • 57' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordi Osei-Tutu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VfL Bochum 1848.
  • 62' VfB Stuttgart are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against VfL Bochum 1848's shape.
  • 64' Assisted by Borna Sosa with the perfectly-timed delivery and Silas Wamangituka Fundu makes no mistake. 3-2!
  • 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 70' Another substitution for VfL Bochum 1848 to replace Anthony Losilla by Silvere Ganvoula on 70 minute.
  • 71' Cristian Gamboa was booked on 71.
  • 71' Wataru Endo doubles the advantage! 4-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 72' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin Stoger argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 75' Hiroki Ito has so much to prove this time. He replaces Konstantinos Mavropanos on 75 minute.
  • 76' Another substitution for VfB Stuttgart to replace Enzo Millot by Nikolas Nartey on 76 minute.
  • 78' Gerrit Holtmann makes way for Patrick Osterhage at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Bochum 1848.
  • 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 84' VfB Stuttgart make a change. Luca Pfeiffer trudges off to be replaced by Pascal Stenzel on 84 minutes.
  • 89' Florian Muller has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 90' VfL Bochum 1848 make a change. Philipp Hofmann trudges off to be replaced by Jordi Osei-Tutu on 90 minutes.
  • With this win, VfB Stuttgart is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart54% Draw25% VfL Bochum 184821%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
80%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
46%
VfB Stuttgart or VfL Bochum 1848
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart39% Draw45% VfL Bochum 184816%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.3%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
2.9%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push VfL Bochum 1848 covers
-2.5 14% 86%
-2 14% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% 68%
-1 32% 23% 45%
-0.5 55% 45%
+0.5 81% 19%
+1 81% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
39%
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
18%

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