RB Leipzig: Dominant Streak Ends, Can They Bounce Back Against Bochum?

RB Leipzig maintained an impressive streak of unbeaten games before succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against Bayern in their most recent league encounter. Consequently, they slipped to fourth place in the league standings. Their upcoming fixture will see them visit Bochum on Saturday at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

RB Leipzig’s recent loss to Bayern Munich marked the end of their unbeaten streak, raising questions about their form. However, with an upcoming fixture against Bochum, they have a chance to redeem themselves and climb back up the league standings.

RB Leipzig’s Recent Performance

Prior to their defeat against Bayern Munich, Leipzig enjoyed a three-match unbeaten run in the league. Despite their recent setback, they remain a formidable force in the Bundesliga.

Bochum’s Recent Form

Conversely, Bochum suffered a 5-2 defeat against Monchengladbach in their last league outing, highlighting their struggles in recent matches. With only five victories this campaign, Bochum finds themselves in a precarious position in the league standings.

Defensive Concerns

Neither team has managed to secure a clean sheet consistently in their recent league matches, indicating potential defensive vulnerabilities.

Potential for Goals

With Bochum scoring six goals in their previous four league matches and RB Leipzig conceding 11 goals in their last six league encounters, Saturday’s fixture promises to be an exciting and potentially high-scoring affair.

Recent Encounters

RB Leipzig has historically dominated their encounters against Bochum, boasting an unbeaten record except for a single match. They have consistently outperformed Bochum, scoring 21 goals in their ten head-to-head meetings.

Prediction for Bochum vs RB Leipzig

This match is expected to see plenty of goals, with both teams possessing potent attacking threats. Despite Leipzig’s defensive struggles, they are favored to win based on their offensive prowess and historical dominance over Bochum.

Betting Tips

Considering Leipzig’s superiority in offensive capabilities, betting on over 2.5 goals and both teams to score seems like a reasonable choice. Additionally, Leipzig has a track record of scoring at least two goals in their recent away trips, making them a strong candidate to score over 1.5 goals in this match.