Werder Bremen – VfL Bochum 19-04-2025

On Saturday afternoon, Werder Bremen host a struggling VfL Bochum at the Weserstadion in a game of great importance at both ends of the Bundesliga table. The home team is in good form and clinging to a place in Europe, while Bochum is fighting an increasingly difficult battle to avoid relegation.

After a difficult middle part of the season, Werder have turned the form curve around and come into the match with three straight wins, including a strong away win against Stuttgart last weekend. Bochum, on the other hand, have four consecutive losses and are now second to last, with nine points up from a safe place and two points behind the qualifying place. Bochum showed tendencies for a short period after the winter break, but it has more or less completely faded.

Werder Bremen: Three straight wins suddenly give hope for Europe

Ole Werner has put the Bremen ranks in order. Because that's how it can go in a balanced league: they had a horrible period after the winter break. 1 win in 10 games was enough and the relegation talk was hot in Bremen. Then they suddenly beat Leverkusen 2-0, in Leverkusen , and suddenly played structured and effective. This has been followed by 1 loss and 3 wins in a row now. This includes solid performances against Eintracht Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Holstein Kiel. Particularly impressive is that they have only conceded one goal in the last three games. Offensively, Oliver Burke has found the goal form, with three goals in the last two games.

It is worth noting, however, that Werder have been unstable at home this season. We have long been aware of this, even in good periods. Four wins in 14 home games and a whopping six losses show that the Weserstadion has not always been a fortress. Still, it is difficult to imagine dropping points against a weak away team like Bochum in this form. There is suddenly a solid belief in this Werder team, they are suddenly only 3 points behind a European place, which was unthinkable 2 months ago. And when they beat opponents above them, they know that points against Bochum are essential to keep that hope alive. The remaining match schedule is also manageable.

Key statistics – Werder Bremen:

• 9th place with 42 points

• 4 wins in last 5 matches

• 11 goals in the last 5 games

• 3 straight wins, only 1 loss in that period

• 4-2-8 at home (14 games), 20:26 goal difference

• Have won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches against Bochum

VfL Bochum: Below the line – and under pressure

For Dieter Hecking and Bochum, things are starting to burn under their feet. The team has now lost four straight games and has just 20 points after 29 rounds. The loss at home to Augsburg last time out was extra bitter – Bochum dominated most of the statistics, but lost 1–2 due to poor scoring and inefficiency in front of goal. This has been the tone of the review all season, with only 20% of chances converted – second worst in the league.

Ivan Ordets and Matus Bero are suspended, further weakening an already porous defence. The team has conceded 14 goals in the last five games and lacks leadership at both ends of the pitch. Hope lies in Boadu, who returns from an internal suspension, and in the fact that Bochum, despite their poor form, showed what they are capable of by beating Bayern Munich 3-2 in March. In gloomy times, you have to look for positive aspects where you can.

Key statistics – VfL Bochum:

• 17th place with 20 points

• 4 straight losses in the league

• 14 behind in the last 5 games

• Only 1 win in the last 12 games

• 2 points behind qualifying place (16th place)

• 1 win in last 20 meetings with Werder (15 losses)

Conclusion: Werder Bremen is cleared and takes this

With Werder in rising form and Bochum in free fall, this matchup seems pretty clear in advance. The home team has found balance in the team and are clinical in front of goal, while the defense has tightened considerably. Bochum, on the other hand, is struggling at both ends of the pitch and comes to the Weserstadion with a weakened squad and low self-confidence.

Bochum have been unlucky in some matches, but over time the lack of quality and efficiency is what is reflected in the table position. The statistics against Werder are also terrible, and it will take a lot for things to turn around here. Werder Bremen have both form, history and motivation on their side. This should be a comfortable home win. There are a few different picks to choose from here, but the choice falls on the following main bets:

Bundesliga at 15:30 - Werder Bremen - VfL Bochum: Werder Bremen over 1.5 goals (1.62) 

Alternative games:

Bundesliga at 15:30 - Werder Bremen - VfL Bochum: Werder Bremen win (1.75) 

Bundesliga at 15:30 - Werder Bremen - VfL Bochum: Werder Bremen wins and over 1.5 goals (2.03) 

Bundesliga at 15:30 - Werder Bremen - VfL Bochum: Oliver Burke scores (2.65)