- 21 September 2024, VfL Bochum vs Holstein Kiel, 2-2, Draw
- 14 September 2024, Freiburg vs VfL Bochum, 2-1, Lose
- 31 August 2024, VfL Bochum vs Borussia Monchengladbach, 0-2, Lose
- 24 August 2024, RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum, 1-0, Lose
- 27 May 2024, Fortuna Dusseldorf vs VfL Bochum, 5-9, Win
- 14 September 2024, RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Union Berlin, 0-0, Draw
- 31 August 2024, Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig, 2-3, Win
- 24 August 2024, RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum, 1-0, Win
- 18 May 2024, Eintracht Frankfurt vs RB Leipzig, 2-2, Draw
- 11 May 2024, RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen, 1-1, Draw
The Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum and RB Leipzig displayed significant tactical plays and performances on both sides. VfL Bochum made the most of their opportunities despite having lesser ball control and fewer attacking chances, securing a 1-0 win at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
VfL Bochum owned two shots on target, compared to RB Leipzig's eight. However, one out of those two shots by Bochum found the back of the net thanks to Erhan Masovic in the 48th minute of the game. He tactically turned his opportunity into a decisive goal, showing an assertive play that advantaged the team. Despite their 13 shots off target, RB Leipzig couldn't manage to score, showing a lack of precision in their attacking play.
In terms of discipline, RB Leipzig had more struggle with an accumulated three yellow cards, while Bochum only took two. Konrad Laimer of Leipzig received the first booking of the match, just about 11 minutes in, setting a precedent for his team’s ensuing disciplinary issues. However, it’s worth noting that Bochum’s Masovic and Danilo Soares also saw yellow card bookings in the first half.
Analyzing set-piece situations, RB Leipzig had higher numbers with seven corner kicks, while Bochum managed only two. But Leipzig couldn’t utilize this supremacy in the game. Moreover, there were not many offsides in the match, with Leipzig having the only one case. This implies tidy high lining from both teams, thereby reducing the spaces and opportunities for the opposition’s attackers to sneak in behind the defensive line.
Further, fouls can sometimes indicate the defensive pressuring level. Bochum committed three more fouls than Leipzig. While Leipzig had higher attacking stats, they failed to convert those into goals, so Bochum’s approach can be seen as a successful disruptive defensive tactic.
In conclusion, despite having fewer chances and being the defensively more pressured team, VfL Bochum managed to win by making the most of few opportunities. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig might need to work on their finishing ability despite their attacking dominance, to turn their ball control and set-piece advantage into actual goals. Similarly, discipline might be another area where Leipzig can focus upon, as the yellow cards reflect potential weaknesses that future opponents could exploit.
Form Guide
Draw | 2-2 | VfL Bochum vs Holstein Kiel | |
Lose | 2-1 | Freiburg vs VfL Bochum | |
Lose | 0-2 | VfL Bochum vs Borussia Monchengladbach | |
Lose | 1-0 | RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum | |
Win | 5-9 | Fortuna Dusseldorf vs VfL Bochum |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 12:12
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.4
- VfL Bochum has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 12:12, scoring 2.4 goals average
Draw | 0-0 | RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Union Berlin | |
Win | 2-3 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig | |
Win | 1-0 | RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum | |
Draw | 2-2 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs RB Leipzig | |
Draw | 1-1 | RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 7:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.4
- RB Leipzig has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:5, scoring 1.4 goals average
VfL Bochum H2H RB Leipzig
Away game | VfL Bochum | 0 | 1 | RB Leipzig | Home game | Bundesliga | |
Home game | VfL Bochum | 1 | 4 | RB Leipzig | Away game | Bundesliga | |
Away game | VfL Bochum | 0 | 0 | RB Leipzig | Home game | Bundesliga | |
Home game | VfL Bochum | 1 | 0 | RB Leipzig | Away game | Bundesliga | |
Away game | VfL Bochum | 0 | 4 | RB Leipzig | Home game | Bundesliga |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 2:9
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.40
- VfL Bochum lost three times in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 2:9; average goals per match – 0.40
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