Preview race for Bayer Leverkusen v Bochum
Bayer Leverkusen knows that there can be no slips-ups as they try to hunt under Bayern Munich and defend the Bundesliga crown.
Xabi Alonso’s men do not match Bayern in the Champions League 16 round, the Bavarians who won 5-0 more than two feet, but their shape was very consistent.
Indeed, their only defeat in September came to their last game when Werder Bremen was amazing 2-0 winners in Bayarena. This setback brought an impressive answer, however, with Leverkusen winning 4-3 in Stuttgart despite the fact that it was 3-1 under half an hour to go.
This return described the campaign that won their title and should rejuvenate the side over the other eight games as they want to bridge the six -point gap in Bayern.
I look forward to returning home 😍# B04boc 🔜 pic.twitter.com/5tkzqman7f
– Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) March 26 2025
However, Alonso will know Bochum’s ability to shock.
Dieter Hecking’s side won only two of the last nine league games, but they were two notable wins – at Borussia Dortmund’s home and Bayern Munich.
Today they are sitting in 16th place, which if they remain there means they will compete in the playoffs of relegation.
Accommodation up is of additional importance for hitting Bochum announced this morning that Bundesliga’s survival would see him surrender a new two -year contract.
“Bochum is a big club. I mentioned it many times and I see it being confirmed daily,” he said. “We are on the right track, but not yet in our destination, at the moment, my whole focus is to stay up. This scenario is all we deal with today with what we all work together in the club – the team, the training staff and the staff, the employees, and of course.
Group news for Bayer Leverkusen v Bochum
Leverkusen is likely to be without Nathan Tella and Edmond Tapsoba.
Winger Tella can return for the DFB-Pokal semifinal against Arminia Bielefeld, but the central half Tapsoba is struggling to be suitable for next weekend’s game against Heidenheim.
Bochum has a significant doubt about defender Bernardo. He lost last week’s defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt through suspension, but is now struggling with a knee problem.
Hecking told Waz: “Unfortunately, Bernardo has knee problems, which is a little worried.
“He had Achilles’ tendon problems and now he has knee problems. It will be tight for Friday.
The main striker Myron Boadu is about to begin after proof of his ability to last week’s friendly with Preussen Munster.
Projected lines for Bayer Leverkusen v Bochum
Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky, Mukiele, Tah, Andrich, Hincapie. Frimpong, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo, Palacios. Sok
Bochum: Horn; Oermann, Ordets, Medic, Wittek. Passlack, Bero, Sissoko, Krauss. Badu, Hofmann
How to watch Bayer Leverkusen V Bochum: TV and Online flow
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