In the Bundesliga season so far, Bochum has encountered the fewest losses, standing at seven, a record reminiscent of their fifth-place finish in the 2003/04 campaign. However, their league-leading ten draws have hindered their ascent, leaving them in a modest 14th position. Among these draws, two occurred in the previous rounds, including a notable stalemate against Frankfurt—a result most fans welcomed, especially considering Bochum’s historical struggles against Bayern Munich.

Facing Bayern is always daunting, especially for Bochum, who have suffered 7-0 defeats in three out of their last five encounters. Despite the odds, Bochum remains hopeful, having remained undefeated at home since September, with three wins and four draws to their credit.

Bayern, led by manager Thomas Tuchel, are under pressure to bounce back after a humbling defeat to unbeaten Leverkusen. With Tuchel’s leadership questioned, securing a victory becomes imperative, especially given the reduced preparation time following their midweek Champions League loss to Lazio.

While Bayern’s attacking prowess is renowned, they have surprisingly failed to score in two of their last five Bundesliga matches.

However, history suggests they are unlikely to draw another blank against Bochum, having maintained a strong scoring record away from home for over two decades.

Key players to watch include Bochum’s Moritz Broschinski, who has been instrumental in recent games with crucial goals, and Bayern’s Harry Kane, who netted a hat-trick in their previous encounter.