RB Leipzig vs Bochum Prediction 07.10.2023

• Competition: Germany &— Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, 7th, October 2023
• Kickoff: 14:30 UTC +1 / 15.30 CEST
• Venue: Red Bull Arena (Leipzig)

RB Leipzig will be determined to make up for their midweek disappointment when they welcome the winless Bochum at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday afternoon in the seventh gameweek of the Bundesliga.

Despite losing key players Josko Gvardiol, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Christopher Nkunku in the summer, manager Marco Rose has successfully reconstructed a strong team capable of excelling in both domestic and continental competitions this season. Although RB Leipzig’s Bundesliga season began with a disappointing 2-3 loss to Leverkusen, Die Roten Bullen swiftly recovered and secured an impressive 13 points from a potential 15 in their last five matches. As a result, they now sit just three points behind Xabi Alonso’s team at the summit of the table.

Bochum had narrowly escaped relegation to the Zweite league in the previous season, and they had high hopes for a less stressful journey in the 2023-24 Bundesliga campaign. However, their hopes were dashed as Thomas Letsch’s squad experienced the worst possible start to the season. With each passing season, the investments in the club have been decreasing, highlighting the fact that Bochum is falling behind the elite teams. This season could be a turning point where they find themselves in the lower German tier. With only three points from six matches and no victories yet, it is clear that the battle for survival is inevitable.

RB Leipzig vs Bochum Betting Tips: AH1 (-1.5)

RB Leipzig will have their third game in a row at the Red Bull Arena in just eight days. Unfortunately, they have not been able to secure a win in either of their previous matches. They drew 2-2 against Bayern Munich and suffered a 1-3 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League. However, Marco Rose’s team is determined to quickly recover and end this series of matches on a positive note before the international break. Although the visitors may have a physical advantage, it will not change the fact that Leipzig will dominate the entire game and emerge with a convincing victory.

Hence, the Saxon giant, who is being touted as a top-four finisher and even a title contender, cannot afford to miss out on the opportunity to secure all three points against their weaker opponent. While Leipzig is clearly the favored team, what piques interest is how many times they will manage to score against Bohum’s leaky defense, which has conceded a staggering 14 goals in just three Bundesliga matches. It is also worth noting that Leipzig has struggled at the Red Bull Arena, losing all five previous encounters by a margin of at least two goals. Consequently, we strongly believe that Leipzig will showcase their attacking prowess in an impressive manner and achieve a commanding victory.