VfL Bochum against Bayer Leverkusen: Can the underdog surprise?

VfL Bochum against Bayer Leverkusen: Can the underdog surprise?

Vonovia Ruhrstadion, 44791 Bochum, Deutschland - An exciting duel is imminent! On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., meets VfL Bochum and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Vonovia Ruhr Stadium. Here the reigning champion plays against the crisis -lined bottom of the table - a meeting that elects the football world! Leverkusen, the Champions League million group, has 35 games without defeat before the RBL game, while Bochum is fighting with the worst Bundesliga start ever. Who would have thought that the chances are so unevenly distributed?

"Every game is a cup game," says VfL Bochum's new coach. And as is well known, everything is possible in the cup! But the reality looks different: Bochum has to adjust to a miracle to exist against the top -class Leverkusen. An example pleasant? In the last game against Bavaria, Bochum performed strongly, but luck was not on her side. Michael Olise, the Leverkusen Star, netted in the 16th minute - a goal that decided the game. Bochum, on the other hand, could not take advantage of the opportunities, which shows that it is not only the playful quality, but also on the necessary bit of luck.

a bitter fate?

If Leverkusen occurs again with such efficiency, Bochum could be a bitter afternoon. The memories of the last victory against Leverkusen are still fresh - an unexpected triumph that was celebrated on May 27, 2023 when a red card for Adli influenced the game in favor of Bochum in the 8th minute. The fans hope for a similar turn of fate and on defensive stability, coupled with a little luck in the end.

The mood in the stadium will be tense and the fans are ready to cheer on their VfL Bochum. With a box of beer in hand, even language barriers within the team could be overcome. My tip for this gripping duel: 3: 2 for Bochum! Expect the unexpected!