Quo vadis VfB?

VfL Bochum has renewed hope of avoiding relegation. The old fox Dieter Hecking has actually managed to bring his team back to life after being taken over. And especially in the games against supposedly strong favorites, the VfL was a disgusting opponent under his direction. The VfB should be warned, not for nothing are the odds for a Bochum against VfB Stuttgart tip on the away win high.

Not only has the upcoming opponent often tripped up the favorites this season, but the Swabians have also had their own problems in the Bundesliga in recent weeks. The last Bundesliga victory for the Hoeness’s team was in February. Incidentally, also in the Ruhr area, at Bochum’s neighboring club Dortmund. Will the prediction of a VfB victory also prove true in the Bochum vs. VfB Stuttgart game?

Bochum vs. VfB Stuttgart Prediction AI

Our AI lady BETSiE does not show any major deviations from the bookmakers’ odds. Therefore, you cannot find a value for a bet on the three-way market with the Bochum v VfB Stuttgart AI prediction.

However, just like us, the artificial intelligence assumes that there will be goals on both sides and at least three goals in the game in its Bochum v VfB Stuttgart AI prediction. While the Swabians have an xG value of 1.73, the hosts from the Ruhr area also have a value well above one (xG value 1.37).

Bochum – Statistics & current form

Last weekend, as expected, there was nothing to be gained for VfL in the away game at the German champions Bayer Leverkusen. Nevertheless, the Ruhrpottler once again showed a good and courageous performance, especially in the first half. The Bundesliga schedule has also planned a difficult task for the coming weekend, after visiting the champions, the current German vice-champion is now coming to visit.

However, the Apple Pay betting providers do not see VfL as without a chance in the home game as they do in the BayArena. Because the reigning German vice-champion’s chances of winning are estimated at less than 50% at the Bochum against VfB Stuttgart odds.

Hecking is King

The development of VfL under Dieter Hecking is phenomenal. He breathed new life into a dead team that had already been written off for relegation by all Bundesliga experts after the weak start to the season. Attacking, brave, cheeky – Bochum’s performances since the experienced coach took over have been transformed. Will they be able to get something out of the game against VfB?

We think that Hecking’s team can get at least a point in our Bochum v VfB Stuttgart betting tip, although it is very unlikely that they will get the three points. Overall, Bochum has only won five games this season, one of which was decided on the green table. However, the Bochum offense, which is in good form, is sure to score again against the vulnerable Swabian defense.

VfB Stuttgart – Statistics & current form

The future of the sought-after and successful coach Sebastian Hoeneß was clarified during the international break. He is to take his place on the VfB bench until 2028. However, this important personnel decision did not bring any calm to his team. In Frankfurt, the Swabians once again came off second-best.

Will VfB finally get a win again?

This means that the five-time German champions are going through their longest slump under Sebastian Hoeneß. The record of the last six matchdays with three draws and three defeats does not look good, of course. However, good approaches have also been seen in VfB’s play in these games, especially in offense. But the problem zone remains the team’s own back line.

Due to individual defensive errors and sending offs, Hoeness’s team has repeatedly undone the fruits of its labor in recent weeks. And poor conversion of chances is now a common theme that runs through the entire season. Stuttgart has created the most big chances of any Bundesliga team this season (106) – but too many have gone unused.

The Swabians are also likely to have plenty of chances next Saturday. No opponent has conceded more big chances this season than VfL Bochum (106). And as we all know, the Swabians almost always score, which is why we expect at least one VfB goal again in the next matchday.

But the games in which keeper Alexander Nübel didn’t have to reach for himself can also be counted on one hand. That’s why we are betting on the Bochum vs. VfB Stuttgart game with our Bwin bonus that both teams will score at least once again in an entertaining game at the Ruhr Stadium next Saturday.

Bochum – VfB Stuttgart Head to Head / H2H Record

The two clubs have met 81 times so far, with the Swabians clearly holding the upper hand with 43 wins. VfL have won just 18 times, while 20 times no winner could be determined in this fixture. As a result, the club from Stuttgart is, as expected, the favorite in the Bochum v VfB Stuttgart betting odds.

However, VfB lost the last encounter in the Ruhr Valley in the previous season. Before that, however, Sebastian Hoeneß’ team went 14 games without a defeat in the Ruhr Stadium. Will a new series begin against VfL next Saturday?

Bochum – VfB Stuttgart betting tip

Bochum is under pressure in the basement of the table due to the two most recent victories of their competitor Heidenheim. Before the 28th matchday, the Hecking team has once again slipped to a relegation place. The record of the next opponent in recent weeks is also that of a relegated team, with Stuttgart only managing three points from the last six games. Even Bochum’s upcoming opponents have only managed to get one point more in the second half of the season.

On top of that, Stuttgart have the difficult cup game against Leipzig in their bones during the week, while Bochum have not had to play a competitive game. Nevertheless, Stuttgart are the better team in terms of quality in the upcoming duel and also have a strong record in away games at VfL.

Therefore, we expect that the players in the VfB strip will score again in the Ruhr area. The Ruhr Stadium is anything but a bad place for the VfB, 14 of the last 15 guest appearances ended here without defeat. However, it is unlikely that the red and whites will manage to keep a clean sheet again.

Because his team’s defense remains the big problem for Sebastian Hoeneß. That’s why our Bochum vs VfB Stuttgart betting tip is for a high-scoring game in which both teams will score at least once, but the Swabians will still remain unbeaten in the end.