Matchday 5 of the Bundesliga 2024/25 season will include Borussia Dortmund vs Bochum match on Friday. The hosts start this round of matches in 8th place with 7 points, whereas the visitors find themselves in 16th place with just 1 point.
Despite playing at their typical level, Borussia Dortmund seems to be weaker than Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig because the Bundesliga is currently likely stronger than ever before. Signal Iduna Park’s squad began domestic league play with seven points after three games, but they suffered a 5-1 away loss to Stuttgart last weekend. On Friday, Nuri Sahin’s squad will face Bochum, and after their poorest performance of the season, they should bounce back and play far better.
Bochum has been finding ways to stay in the competition despite consistently ranking among the lowest teams since returning to the best German league in 2021. Bochum began the season with only a single point after four league matches. Peter Zeidler’s squad gained a point at home against Holstein Kiel after suffering their third consecutive loss. As the match progressed, Bochum’s attention shifted to defence, as they had a 2-1 advantage. However, the visitors earned a late equaliser.
Borussia Dortmund vs Bochum date & kick-off time
- Competition: German Bundesliga
- Game Day: Friday, September 27, 2024
- Kick-off: 19:30 UK Time
- Stadium: SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Dortmund
How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Bochum on TV
- UK: Sky Go UK, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Mix
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- Germany: DAZN Germany, DAZN1 Germany
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Borussia Dortmund vs Bochum probable squads
Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Kobel
- Defenders: Ryerson, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
- Midfielders: Can, Gross, Brandt
- Forwards: Sabitzer, Adeyemi, Malen
VfL Bochum Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)
- Goalkeeper: Drewes
- Defenders: Passlack, Medic, Masovic, Wittek
- Midfielders: de Wit, Daschner, Sissoko, Bero
- Forwards: Hofmann, Boadu