Bundesliga: Bochum vs Union Berlin – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 31 match between Bochum and Union Berlin and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Mid-placed Union Berlin visit Bochum, who are currently struggling to put some distance between themselves and the relegation-zone. This is a round 31 match taking place at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Sunday.

Form: Bochum vs Union Berlin

Bochum Form

Bochum have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-4 by VfB Stuttgart, before Augsburg ran out 1-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Werder Bremen, who came out 1-0 winners. Bochum claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Bundesliga, which also saw them drawing zero and losing five matches, in which they scored four and conceded 11 goals.

Union Berlin Form

Union Berlin are unbeaten in their previous three matches, winning 1-0 against Wolfsburg, before recording a 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Another draw followed then, this time 4-4 against VfB Stuttgart. Union Berlin won three of a possible six away matches in the Bundesliga, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored eight while also conceding 11 times.

Betting facts for Bochum and Union Berlin

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Bochum and Union Berlin played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Bochum vs Union Berlin

Having scored just once lately in the Bundesliga, Philipp Hofmann will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Union Berlin hope Andrej Ilic can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Bundesliga goals in his last six Bundesliga games.

Popular markets: Bochum vs Union Berlin

Full-time result

Bochum won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. They drew one and lost five as well, while Union Berlin won three of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost six. Bochum lost their last 5 matches. Union Berlin didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent games. Bochum have not lost to Union Berlin in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Bochum scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Interestingly, Union Berlin scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Union Berlin should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Sunday, as Bochum only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Union Berlin claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Bochum have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Union Berlin.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Bochum, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Union Berlin, who scored 1.5 times on average in these matches. Bochum conceded a goal in their 8 most recent matches.