VfL Bochum 1848 vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VfL Bochum 1848 vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
- VfL Bochum 1848 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- RB Leipzig 34 games · 65 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Assistant 1 Robert Kempter
- Assistant 2 Dominik Schaal
19 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 5.2 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 Mar | RB Leipzig | H | 1–4 | L |
| 24 Feb | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 2–5 | L |
| 18 Feb | FC Bayern München | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | FC Augsburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | FC Bayern München | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Feb | FC Augsburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | 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' It’s Showtime! The match between VfL Bochum 1848 and RB Leipzig is underway.
- 5' Willi Orban is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RB Leipzig tonight.
- 7' GOAL! Maximilian Wittek scores on 7.
- 12' The travelling RB Leipzig supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 22' David Raum, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Dani Olmo does the damage! The net is bulging and RB Leipzig surge ahead!
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VfL Bochum 1848 and RB Leipzig are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 38' Moritz Broschinski has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 38.
- 43' VfL Bochum 1848 have won 212 goals from 334 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' RB Leipzig player sees a card in front of him.
- 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Peter Gulacsi made 513 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Lois Openda. He replaces Benjamin Sesko on 65 minute.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Noah Loosli argues furiously but the card stands.
- 68' Lois Openda makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and RB Leipzig are in front.
- 71' The Ukraine Ivan Ordets breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 2-2!
- 72' What a moment for Yussuf Poulsen! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' Time for substitution for VfL Bochum 1848. Moritz Broschinski is replaced by Philipp Hofmann.
- 77' Ivan Ordets has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 77.
- 78' Time for substitution for RB Leipzig. Benjamin Henrichs is replaced by Mohamed Simakan.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Mohamed Simakan is booked for RB Leipzig — card on 81.
- 86' Poor challenge from Moritz-Broni Kwarteng. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 88' The crowd applauds Takuma Asano as he leaves the pitch. Goncalo Paciencia steps in for VfL Bochum 1848.
- Full Time. RB Leipzig beats VfL Bochum 1848
Lineups
VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 19
- 16
- 11
- 31
- 8
- 32
- 7
- 29
- 20
- 41
Bench
- 15
-
9
Goncalo Paciencia ↑ 88'
- 10
- 13
-
33
Philipp Hofmann ↑ 72'
- 2
- 30
-
27
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng ↑ 72'
Coach
Thomas Letsch
RB Leipzig Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 39
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 22
-
7
Dani Olmo ↓ Eljif Elmas 65'
- 8
- 20
- 13
- 23
-
30
Benjamin Sesko ↓ Lois Openda 65'
Bench
-
17
Lois Openda ↑ 65'
-
6
Eljif Elmas ↑ 65'
- 21
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↑ 65'
- 44
- 3
- 25
-
2
Mohamed Simakan ↑ 78'
-
5
El Chadaille Bitshiabu ↑ 88'
Coach
Marco Rose
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christopher Nkunku | 5 |
| Myron Boadu | 3 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 3 |
| Andre Silva | 2 |
| Timo Werner | 2 |
| Erhan Masovic | 2 |
| Antonio Nusa | 2 |
| Amadou Haidara | 1 |
Head to Head
VfL Bochum 1848 Form
2024-03-02
VfL Bochum 1848
1–4
RB Leipzig
L
2024-02-24
Borussia Monchengladbach
5–2
VfL Bochum 1848
L
2024-02-18
VfL Bochum 1848
3–2
FC Bayern München
W
2024-02-10
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–1
VfL Bochum 1848
D
2024-02-03
VfL Bochum 1848
1–1
FC Augsburg
D
2024-01-28
Borussia Dortmund
3–1
VfL Bochum 1848
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.25
VfL Bochum 1848 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for:
VfL Bochum 1848 or RB Leipzig 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
VfL Bochum 1848 or Draw
56%
Draw or RB Leipzig
71%
VfL Bochum 1848 or RB Leipzig
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 2
7.5%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — VfL Bochum 1848
| Handicap | VfL Bochum 1848 covers | Push | RB Leipzig covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

