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The 2022/23 Bundesliga season is preparing us for an exciting finale, as not only the title but also the spots for European competitions and relegation are up for the grabs this weekend. The clash between Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen will feature two teams that are involved in those battles.
Today, JefeBet presents you our analysis, predictions, and the latest information on this important Bundesliga clash between Bochum and Bayer Leverkusen. Stay with us and read our preview below, where you will have access to the best available betting odds and our experts picks.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga Matchday 34 Game on May 27, 2023
- Where: Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum, Germany
- When: Saturday, May 27, 2023, 9:30 AM ET
- Moneyline: Bochum (+230) / Tie (+280) / Bayer Leverkusen (+105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-213) / Under (+150)
- Both teams score: Yes (-227) / No (+155).
All odds are provided by BetMGM.
Betting on Bochum
An agonizing 1-1 draw secured in the 90+4 minute against an already relegated Hertha Berlin in the previous matchday gave Bochum the opportunity to reach this last weekend of the season, currently placed on the position that grants access to the relegation playoff but tied on points with Stuttgart, which is outside the relegation zone due to goal difference.
Bochum knows that a win here and a Stuttgart loss would confirm their presence in the Bundesliga for another year. However, there is also pressure on their shoulders as losing and Schalke 04 winning against RB Leipzig would mean direct relegation to the second division of German soccer
Despite facing a tough opponent, Die Unabsteigbaren will be confident of coming out of this match with a good result given that they have scored 71.8% (23) of their total points in this competition at home.
Probable lineup (4-5-1): Manuel Riemann; Saidy Janko, Erhan Masovic, Ivan Ordets, Dominique Heintz; Takuma Asano, Kevin Stöger, Anthony Losilla, Philipp Forster, Christopher Antwi-Adjei; Philipp Hofmann.
Betting on Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, go into their final game of the season on a difficult stretch in which they have failed to win in any of their last six appearances in all competitions, the most recent being a 2-2 tie against Borussia Monchelgladbach last week after taking a 2-0 lead in the first 20 minutes.
With 50 points in the bag, Xavi Alonso’s men are sixth in the standings, but only one point ahead of closest challengers Wolfsburg, and are aware that they must make it three points from three if they are not to jeopardize their participation in Europe next campaign, even more so considering that they will have to win all three if they do not want to be in danger of missing out on the European Championship next season. Wolves will be facing bottom of the table Hertha Berlin.
The first goal in the previous meeting between these teams came before the 15th minute, something that has also happened in Bochum’s last four matches. Therefore, it would be a good option to consider the +175 line ($175 profit per $100 wagered) offered by BetMGM for a goal in the first quarter.
Probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Lukás Hrádecky; Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Timothy Fosu-Mensah; Jeremie Frimpong, Exequiel Palacios, Nadiem Amiri, Mitchel Bakker; Moussa Diaby, Florian Wirtz; Amine Adli.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams need a win in this match, which means we are likely to see a game with a lot of pace and chances in both areas. This doesn’t bode well for Bochum, who had conceded the most goals (72) in the Bundesliga before this matchday.
Additionally, Bochum’s offense is also quite weak, with only 37 goals scored, making them the second-lowest scoring team in the division. This could be a problem for them against a Leverkusen side that already kept them scoreless in their previous encounter.
Therefore, we expect that Leverkusen will be able to stand firm in defense once again and take advantage of the opponent’s weaknesses to achieve a convincing victory.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen Moneyline (BOC 1-3 LEV).
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