Verdict: Bayern Munich to win both halves
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
Turning their attention back to Bundesliga action on Saturday afternoon, Bayern Munich will welcome Bochum to the Allianz.
Bayern Munich
Starting with the hosts, putting in what was a dominant Champions League display earlier in the week, Bayern Munich find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Cruising their way to a thumping 3-0 romp against domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen as they claimed a first-leg advantage, Vincent Kompany’s men are enjoying a major purple patch. Likewise, last seen in Bundesliga action landing a 3-1 victory away at Stuttgart, the German giants open this weekend’s fixtures holding a commanding eight-point buffer at the top of the table. Appearing to retain their Bundesliga crown at a canter this season, the former Burnley boss will be calling on his squad to lay down another marker on Saturday afternoon. It should also be noted, Bayern have not suffered a single Bundesliga defeat since the middle of December.
Bayern Munich Team News
Heading into Saturday’s showdown at the Allianz, Bayern Munich have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns to worry about. Returning from a muscle issue last month, former Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha should get some more minutes under his belt.
Handed a Champions League rest earlier in the week, German international Leroy Sane will be hoping for a full recall. Enjoying what has been another record-breaking flurry this season, England skipper Harry Kane will spearhead Kompany’s charge here.
Bochum
As for the visitors, while Bochum might have secured a famous 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund last month, it appears that might have been just a minor boost for the Blues. Last seen putting in a toothless display as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against Hoffenheim, Dieter Hecking’s men find themselves pencilled in as a leading relegation contender in 2025. Getting Saturday’s showdown at the Allianz underway sat four points adrift of Bundesliga safety, Bochum will be more than aware that they face a monumental challenge this weekend. Hit with a 5-0 drumming when they welcomed Bayern to the Vonovia-Ruhrstadion for their reverse Bundesliga meeting on October 27th, they have also lost their last four consecutive trips to the Allianz by an aggregate score of 20-1.
Bochum Team News
Once again missing out against Hoffenheim last weekend and still dealing with a recent thigh issue, Monaco loanee Myron Boadu is not expected to feature here. Recently cementing his spot as Hecking’s number one choice, Timo Horn should keep his spot between the sticks on Saturday afternoon.
While one-time Brentford striker Phillipp Hofmann might have notched just a single Bundesliga strike since the start of November, the 31-year-old will spearhead Bochum’s attack. Former Brighton misfit Bernardo will partner Ajax loanee Jakov Medic at the back.
Bayern Munich vs Bochum Key Factors to Consider
- When Bayern Munich and Bochum met for their reverse Bundesliga meeting on October 27th, Kompany’s side collected a thumping 5-0 victory at the Vonovia-Ruhrstadion.
- Likewise, Bayern have remarkably won all of their last four home fixtures against Bochum by an aggregate score of 20-1.
- The runaway leaders have not suffered a single Bundesliga defeat since the middle of December.
- Bayern Munich have registered at least a trio of goals in nine of their previous 10 showdowns at the Allianz.
- England skipper Harry Kane has notched 21 goals in his 22 Bundesliga appearances this season.
Conclusion
Putting in what was a dominant Champions League performance earlier in the week as they stormed their way to a 3-0 win against bitter domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen, Munich are riding a major wave of momentum. Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway holding a commanding eight-point buffer at the top of the Bundesliga table, Kompany’s men also hold a remarkable record against Bochum. Including a 5-0 romp when they travelled to the Vonovia-Ruhrstadion back on October 27th, Bayern have also won each of their last four home fixtures against Saturday’s guests by an aggregate score of 20-1.
Verdict: Bayern Munich to win both halves
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
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