Bundesliga 27th matchday, Friday, 03/28/2025 at 8:30 p.m.
Leverkusen has all the cards in hand to make the title race really exciting again. The Werkself gets a great chance against Bochum – and if the record champions stumble again, Bayer could be in direct striking distance of the top of the table after the 27th matchday.
But don’t underestimate VfL! Bochum have recently proven on several occasions that they are difficult to play against. Will Leverkusen underpin their championship ambitions this evening?
My Leverkusen Bochum betting tip provides you with some crucial information for realistic and hopefully successful football bets for this exciting Friday game!
The statistics speak for themselves: Bochum has had major problems in Leverkusen for years. Four consecutive away defeats, most recently even three times without scoring a goal – that is VfL’s longest ongoing negative streak against a current Bundesliga team.
That alone should be enough to help you make an informed decision for your own personal Leverkusen Bochum tip!
But there are other factors that influence the duel – and that is exactly what we are going to take a closer look at now.
The betting providers’ prediction?
The German betting providers, according to their respective Leverkusen Bochum odds, have no doubts about who will be victorious here.
With average odds of 1.25 on the “Werkself”, 6.50 on a draw and 10.0 on a Bochum surprise victory, the balance of power is clearly defined.
But very similar, if not even more extreme odds already applied a few weeks ago when VfL played in the nationally dreaded Allianz Arena.
KI prediction Leverkusen vs Bochum: That’s what ChatGPT tips
The Leverkusen Bochum AI prediction from ChatGPT also brings some interesting betting options this week, although I discard the riskiest suggestion right away.
For the high risk, “Victory B04 with handicap -4” is recommended at odds of about 5.00. As much as I believe in the host, I expect results like 4:2 rather than such a high victory.
At medium risk, on the other hand, the tip from the popular AI assistant is “Both teams score” at a generally available odds of around 1.95 – a thousand times “Yes” to that! Bochum is currently more aggressive than ever before.
Finally, for a safe bet, the AI recommends “Bayer win & over 2.5 goals” at odds of 1.70. A very interesting combination tip, as I personally expect a 2:1, 3:1, but also 3:2 or 4:2 for Leverkusen.
Analysis: Leverkusen vs Bochum
Bayern makes a mess of things – and you know what? Leverkusen could potentially use the Champions League elimination to decisively increase the pressure on Munich in the final stretch.
Because they would be forced to spare key players in the future when chasing the title.
In any case, Leverkusen was able to reduce the gap to Bayern by two valuable points on the last two match days.
The recent 4-3 victory against Stuttgart also ended a three-game losing streak – the first under Xabi Alonso!
Accordingly, healthy optimism is once again prevailing among the “Werkself” fan base regarding their team’s chances of successfully defending the Bundesliga throne.
Bochum may still be in the basement of the table, but it is playing like a team that is actually fighting for a place in Europe.
The yield of the last six match days has been surprisingly high with eight points.
Especially when we consider that two absolute top clubs, Dortmund (2-0) and Bayern (3-2), were beaten.
But BVB has stumbled several times this season, while the record champions deliberately sent a B-team onto the field against VfL.
Leverkusen, on the other hand, have regained their strength at just the right time!
Odds Analysis
“Matús Bero scores” at odds of 7.00 – that sounds like a real long shot, but that’s what makes it exciting. Against Leverkusen, Bero could strike at a key moment, especially if he exploits the gaps in the opponent’s defense.
I will provide the details in a moment that make this bet particularly lucrative in my view.
“VfL over 1.5 goals” at 5.00 – this is definitely a profitable tip. Bochum are currently strong in offense and could score one or two goals in the BayArena.
With the team’s current form, a double pack could well be on the cards, which makes this odds particularly tempting.
Leverkusen vs. Bochum: Bayer take an early lead?
“Half-time/final score 1/1” is a type of bet you should have on your screen – possibly even more than a comfortable victory for the Werkself. Because Bayer 04 Leverkusen loves to take an early lead and hold on to it.
Xabi Alonso’s team have only trailed in six Bundesliga games this season – the lowest number in the league. And even if Leverkusen fall behind, the team remains highly dangerous.
In addition, you must not forget that the Werkself have already led at half-time against this opponent in each of the last four direct duels and, with a single exception, not only held the lead until the end but also extended it.
The exception in question was the first-leg clash, when B04 took the lead after just under a quarter of an hour, only to concede Miyoshi’s equalizer just before time to make it 1-1.
Leverkusen: Schick is back!
Schick is back – and possibly better than ever. Does he now call for an attack on Bayern? The Czech striker for Bayer 04 Leverkusen scored his 17th goal in the Bundesliga this season, underlining his exceptional form.
Only Harry Kane has scored more goals in the current season (21). But what makes Schick even more impressive is that no player in Europe’s top five leagues in 2024/25 has a better goal scoring rate than him.
On average, he puts the ball in the net every 69 minutes – provided he has played at least 1,000 minutes. If he maintains this pace, he could become a decisive factor in the title race.
I expect Leverkusen to win, but I wouldn’t rule out VfL getting a consolation goal. And who could score it? You betcha! Matús Bero has become Bochum’s new away-game insurance policy.
He is the first VfL player since the Bundesliga promotion in 2021 to score in three consecutive away games – one goal and two assists.
Since detailed data was first recorded in 2004/05, only one Bochum legend has managed this in four consecutive games – Theofanis Gekas – and he achieved this twice, in 2006 and 2007.
My Leverkusen Bochum prediction:
Leverkusen has tasted blood and is now aiming to defend the Bundesliga title.
Bochum is currently stronger than ever before this season, but will lose out by a narrow margin at the end of a nerve-wracking 90 minutes.
I’ll tell you how the game will go according to my Leverkusen Bochum betting tip: the “Werkself” will take an early lead, Bochum will equalize shortly before half-time, and this will provoke B04 into a last spirited attack just before the end!
Possible final results? 2:1 or 3:1 for Leverkusen.
