Union Berlin vs Bochum prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2023-04-15 15:30.
After being eliminated from two cup competitions in the last month, Union Berlin can fully focus on their unlikely Champions League qualification bid. Yet that laser focus on the league didnât really pay dividends last time out as their faint title hopes all but evaporated with a 2-1 defeat to second-placed Dortmund. Union were unbeaten in four straight league games prior to that defeat though (W2, D2), and theyâre heavy favourites to resurrect that solid form in this match.
Returning to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei should be a big boost for the Iron Ones too, who have proved unbreakable in home league action this season (W9, D4). Only Bayern can also boast an unbeaten home league record ahead of this round, and with a perfect winning return across Unionâs last six home meetings with Bochum, theyâll surely expect another positive result.
A three-game unbeaten run (W2, D1) served to lift visiting Bochum from rock-bottom to escape the clutches of the bottom-three, yet a 3-2 defeat to relegation rivals Stuttgart last time out gave them a harsh reality check. Fixing the leagueâs worst defensive record could ultimately prove crucial to Bochumâs survival prospects as theyâve never let in more than their current 60 goals at this stage of a top-flight season in club history.
Despite their defensive woes, Bochum have picked up more points across their last two away league games (W1, D1) than they did in their opening 12 Bundesliga road trips this season (W1, L11). Even with that notable improvement, Bochum look up against it after losing all five of their away league games against sides beginning the round in the top-six, each âto nilâ.
Players to watch: Kevin Behrens has scored a second-half goal in Unionâs last two home victories, whilst six of his last eight competitive strikes also came here in the capital. As for Bochum, Philipp Hofmann netted a rare goal from open play last time out, ending the teamâs run of five straight goals scored from set-piece or penalty situations.
Hot stat: Bochum have been trailing for a league-high 662 minutes across their away games this season, thatâs 53% of their total regulation time!