Germany - BundesligaStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Bochum and Union Berlin, taking place on Saturday, 16 December 2023, at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in Bochum.
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Bochum, Recent FormThe 3-1 away defeat to 1899 Hoffenheim will not have sat easily with the Bochum squad, who would not have been pleased to squander all three points. They came away from that fixture with 58% of the possession and clocked up 22 attempts on goal with 5 on target. By comparison, 1899 Hoffenheim managed 17 attempts on goal, with 7 on target.
When it comes to attacking power Thomas Letsch will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 9 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 8 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped. They have scored in 5 of their last 6 games, but so far this season they have conceded at least 1 goal in 12 of their 14 games.
Whilst they have only lost 1 of their last 6 home games there will be concern over the amount of points dropped with 4 draws from those games. They've had an unusually high number of draws this season, with 7 draws in 14 league games.
Union Berlin, Recent FormUnion Berlin will be happy to have grabbed 3 points in their last match, where they clocked up a 3-1 win in their home outing against B. M'gladbach. In that game they had 38% possession and managed 16 attempts on goal, with 6 on target, compared to B. M'gladbach who had 11 attempts and 3 on target.
Having lost 14 goals in their past 6 matches, boss Nenad Bjelica will surely be casting a critical eye over his defensive line, even though his team managed to pick up some points along the way due to the 4 goals they scored. Although failing to score in 4 of their last 6 games, they may have turned a corner having won their last 1, but they have als failed to record a clean sheet in their last 13 games.
They have not be performing well away from home with 5 straight defeats on the road.
Robin Gosens is the man of the moment at Union Berlin right now and the toast of their travelling support, having notched up 4 goals from the last 6 away outings in the league.
Despite both teams hitting the net in their previous encounter, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Die Eisernen will feel sure their attacking prowess will yield results in this one, having scored at least 1 goal in the previous 20 encounters with Bochum.
Bochum manager Thomas Letsch has some team selection issues to consider ahead of this match. Michael Esser (Knee), Bernardo Fernandes Silva (Knee), Philipp Förster (Gastrointestinal discomfort), Noah Loosli (Hip), Lys Mousset (Achilles tendon), Ivan Ordets (Hip), Jordi Osei-Tutu (Cold), Mats Pannewig (Ankle) and Mohammed Tolba (Cruciate ligament) are all currently out of contention for this game.
With only Sheraldo Becker (Knock) and Danilho Doekhi (Leg) the main fitness concerns ahead of this fixture, Nenad Bjelica will be happy to have an otherwise healthy squad to pick from.
Bochum Playing at home | Union Berlin Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Goals scored | 1.2 |
| 1.5 | Goals conceded | 2.3 |
| 37' | Time first goal scored | 14' |
| 49' | Time first goal conceded | 27' |
| 3.3 | Yellow cards | 1.7 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0.3 |
| 4.8 | Subs used | 5 |
| 3-1 | Biggest victory | 4-1 |
| 3-1 | Biggest defeat | 4-0 |
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