Union Berlin vs VFL Bochum 1848 Prediction: A low scoring game on the horizon

Union Berlin and Bochum play each other on Sunday 5th May at Stadion An der Alten Försterei in a crucial game that will determine a position in the next Bundesliga season.

Union Berlin, in 14th place on 30 points, is just two points above the relegation zone with three games remaining. Union Berlin and Borussia M'gladbach drew 0-0 in their most recent Bundesliga match at BORUSSIA-PARK, extending their current winless streak to five games (Wins 0 Draws 2 Losses 3). With a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim at home in their most recent Bundesliga match, Bochum ended an eight-game losing streak and moved up to 15th place with 30 points. VfL Bochum 1848 is just two points outside of the relegation zone with three games remaining.

When the teams last played in the Bundesliga, in December, at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum won 3-0. Bochum, who have won two, drawn one, and lost zero of their last three Bundesliga games, has just defeated Union Berlin. Union Berlin is hoping to win their first league game against the opposing team since May 2022. VfL Bochum 1848 has outscored Union 6-2 during their winning streak.

With eight wins, six ties, and seventeen losses in the Bundesliga thus far this season, Union Berlin has a dismal record. Union Berlin is currently ranked 14th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table, having won 26% of its games. Union Berlin has a dismal home record, with two ties, seven losses, and six wins. In addition, their road record is considered terrible because of their 2 victories, 4 ties, and 10 losses.

Union Berlin has scored a total of 26 goals this season in the Bundesliga.

With six wins, twelve ties, and thirteen losses thus far this season in the Bundesliga, Bochum has not had a great record. Bochum is currently ranked 15th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table, having won 19% of its games. At home, Bochum has a dismal record of five wins, eight draws, and three losses. Their away record is also considered very poor because of their 1 win, 4 ties, and 10 losses.

Bochum has scored 37 goals in the Bundesliga this year.

Goals are expected in each of these clubs' matches, with an average of 3.04 goals scored. This points to a scenario with over 2.5 goals, supported by a 60% historical trend for these kinds of events. However, these teams are tied on points with just one goal separating Union Berlin in 14th position from Bochum in 15th position. Both teams will be aiming to avoid relegation, hence a tight game is expected. 

Mainz are just 2 points from these teams and any team that loses may drop to the relegation zone. Hence a frantic game resulting in fouls and many cards shown is expected.