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BOC

28'

J. Grodowski
27'

Stadion Alm

Tobias Stieler

27'

Joel Grodowski

GOAL!

1:0

Penalty

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

77 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11 m

27'

Yellow card

Cajetan Lenz

25'

Knoche is limping

The defender is moving far from smoothly and looks in great pain. However, he is gritting his teeth for now.

24'

Past friend and foe alike

Once again Handwerker delivers a corner from the right, but the ball whips past everyone.

18'

Momuluh misses out

Handwerker crosses from the left into the box, at the far post Wittek is tight on Momuluh and prevents him from heading the ball in from close range.

18'

Calm build-up

Arminia have been playing out from the back well so far, with Bochum's seemingly relaxed pressing game allowing them the freedom to do so.

16'

Lenient refereeing

Stieler has been letting a lot go so far, which is visibly benefiting the flow of play, with only a few stoppages.

15'

Corner from the right

Handwerker delivers the ball high into the box, Onyeka is alert at the near post and clears.

13'

Intense duel

Strompf and Uldrikis have already been involved in several intense one-on-one battles here. The defender has his hands full dealing with the striker.

11'

Not enough for a penalty

Grodowski drives into the box from the left, Bero rushes after him and knocks him over. However, the referee deems the contact insufficient to award a penalty.

10'

Bielefeld on top

Arminia have been the better side in the opening stages. Bochum, on the other hand, have been very passive so far.

Horn stays alert

Momuluh does well to beat Wittek on the right side of the box and then looks to shoot from close range at a tight angle. Horn is alert and parries the powerful shot towards the near post and away from goal.

Handball?

Strompf is struck on the arm from close range after an attempted cross from Uldrikis. The Bielefeld players appeal and want a penalty for handball, however the referee waves play on, and VAR also doesn't intervene afterwards.

Overhit

Momuluh makes a run down the right, but the ball is played too far ahead of him and goes out of play.

Uldrikis down

Hartmann plays the ball in from the right, Horn is alert and punches the ball clear. In doing so, the keeper catches the lurking Uldrikis with his arm in the face. The Bielefeld player briefly stays down on the ground but is ultimately able to continue without requiring any treatment.

The match is underway

The away side kick off and are playing in all white, while the hosts take to the pitch in special blue kits.

Kick-off!

Bochum can seal their survival today

If VfL win the match, they would also secure their survival mathematically. However, the visitors are the worst away side in the entire 2. Bundesliga and have so far only managed to win away from home twice. The last time that happened was at the end of November on matchday 14 at Greuther Fürth.

Bielefeld milestone

The SchücoArena becomes "Stadion Alm" today as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. A victory would be a perfect way to celebrate, and it would also be their 200th home victory in Bundesliga 2.

Bochum team news

Visiting head coach Uwe Rösler, following on from the 2-1 victory against Greuther Fürth, also names the same XI for this encounter.

Bielefeld team news

Manager Mitch Kniat makes no changes to his starting XI following the 3-2 away win against Preußen Münster as he looks to continue that momentum.

Starting line-up: VfL Bochum 1848

Starting line-up: DSC Arminia Bielefeld

Mitch Kniat on facing Bochum

"We need to make sure we play like we did last week. It's obviously a different match, but the pressure is the same. We need to keep picking up points and keep ourselves above the drop zone. I expect both sides to play with a great deal of intensity."

Uwe Rösler on facing Bielefeld

"Our away form hasn't been good enough as far as our standards and ambitions are concerned. We need to stick to our principles on a consistent basis, including away from home. This is an important game for the club and for our fans."

2:14

Watch: Bochum 1-0 Arminia - previous meeting

Bochum's Philipp Hofmann scored the winner in the reverse fixture. It was his sixth goal in as many Bundesliga 2 meetings with Bielefeld.

Cup drama

The last encounter in Bielefeld was in the DFB Cup in August 2023, when then 3. Liga side Arminia squandered a 2-0 lead before ousting Bochum - in the Bundesliga at the time - on penalties.

Home comforts

Arminia have won their last five home meetings with Bochum, conceding just once. VfL last won at the SchücoArena in November 2013 (2-0, Bundesliga 2).

2:13

Watch: Münster 2-3 Bielefeld - last time out

Monju Momuluh, Roberts Uldrikis and Mael Corboz were on target as Bielefeld came from behind to beat bottom side Preußen Münster. The result lifted them two points clear of the relegation play-off berth.

2:13

Watch: Bochum 2-1 Fürth - last time out

Bochum returned to winning ways as Philipp Hofmann's brace sent the Ruhr club on their way past second-bottom Greuther Fürth, crucially putting six points between themselves and the relegation zone.

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