- Bochum lost 5-0 on the opening weekend.
- Borussia Dortmund edged past Cologne in their first league match.
- Bochum has conceded seven goals in two fixtures this term.
Bochum and Borussia Dortmund go head-to-head at Vonovia-Ruhrstadion in the Bundesliga this weekend. The home side is hoping to bounce back from a heavy defeat, while Dortmund is looking to move on to six points. Check out the latest VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund odds and best picks in this betting preview.
Bochum vs. Borussia Dortmund Odds
Moneyline: Bochum +600 | Borussia Dortmund -250 | Draw +400
VFL Bochum is the underdog on home turf at +600, and the draw is priced at +400. Dortmund is the strong favorite at just -250. More Bundesliga odds are below.
Bochum vs. Borussia Dortmund Information
Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund
Location of the game: Vonovia-Ruhrstadion, Bochum
Date & Time: Saturday, August 26. 9:30 AM EST.
How to watch: ESPN+
Bochum vs. Borussia Dortmund Analysis
Bochum: Another Heavy Defeat for the Blues?
The Unrelegationables finished in 14th spot in the 2022-23 Bundesliga campaign. They were just two points above 16th, and it could be another long season for the Blues this time around.
They kicked off the new campaign with a penalty shootout cup defeat to Arminia. The game finished in a 2-2 draw, but the home side went on to win 4-1 on spot kicks.
Bochum then started their league season with an embarrassing defeat at Stuttgart. They were poor throughout, conceding five and scoring none.
After the heavy loss, Bochum could do without playing one of the best Bundesliga teams in the league this weekend. As expected, they are the big underdogs in this one.
Read on for the best picks and the latest VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund odds.
Projected Lineup
- Riemann
- Masovic
- Bernardo
- Ordets
- Stoger
- Losilla
- Passlack
- Wittek
- Asano
- Antwi-Adjej
- Hofmann
Bochum Injuries
- Mousset
- Tolba
- Kwarteng
- Oermann
- Bero
- Pannewig
Borussia Dortmund: Comfortable Victory for BVB?
After securing a narrow victory in the opening game on their Bundesliga schedule, Borussia Dortmund will be looking for another three points here.
It was a close matchup against Cologne at Signal Iduna Park last Saturday, with the Black and Yellows leaving it late to edge past their opponents. Donyell Malen netted the only goal of the game two minutes from time.
Dortmund officially started their 2023-24 season with a thumping German Cup victory at TSV SCHOTT Mainz. BVB ran riot, with Sebastian Haller helping himself to a brace in the 6-1 rout.
After last weekend’s Bundesliga scores, Dortmund is seventh in the early German Bundesliga standings. Can they move on to six points with a win on the road on the weekend?
Along with the best tips and soccer picks, below you will find the latest VfL Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund odds.
Projected Lineup
- Kobel
- Bensebaini
- Hummels
- Sule
- Ryerson
- Reus
- Brandt
- Sabitzer
- Malen
- Can
- Haller
Injuries
- Kamara
- Duranville
- Meunier
Bochum vs. Borussia Dortmund Pick and Prediction
Only Bayern Munich had a better away record in Germany’s top tier than Dortmund last term. BVB picked up eight away league wins.
Bochum held Dortmund to a draw in this fixture last term, but the Blues have beaten the Yellow and Blacks just once since 2007.
Dortmund is looking to build on their two wins this term with another victory in Bochum this weekend.
- There is good value in +100 for the away team to be winning at half-time and full-time. Also, back Dortmund to win both halves at +200.
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