VfL Bochum 0-1 Werder Bremen – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Werder Bremen (51%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as VfL Bochum face Werder Bremen.
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Pre-Match Analysis
VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen meet at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 13. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 7 December 2024 at 14:30 UTC.
Current Form
VfL Bochum's overall Bundesliga record this term: 0W 2D 8L from 10 games (0.20 PPG). Last five: L L D L L. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 3.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 3.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for VfL Bochum, so this record blends games from this season and last.
VfL Bochum's form when playing at home: 1W 4D 5L across 10 games at Vonovia Ruhrstadion this term (0.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 2.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Werder Bremen (all games): 4W 2D 4L across 10 Bundesliga outings this term — 1.40 points per game. Last five: D L W L D. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 2.20. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Werder Bremen, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Werder Bremen away from home this season: 4W 3D 3L from 10 away games — 1.50 PPG on the road. They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Werder Bremen are 1.20 PPG clear of VfL Bochum in recent Bundesliga fixtures (1.40 vs 0.20). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — VfL Bochum have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Werder Bremen in 70%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head ledger leans to Werder Bremen, who have claimed 3 wins from 4 meetings compared to 0 for the hosts, with 1 draws.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.0 goals per game across 4 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 18 May 2024, ended 1–4 with Werder Bremen winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Werder Bremen have won 3 of 4 previous encounters, and at 3.0 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading
VfL Bochum half-time and goal-timing data (46 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 73% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 48%.
Werder Bremen half-time and goal-timing data (46 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 91% of the time; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — VfL Bochum 65% and Werder Bremen 61% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (VfL Bochum 65% | Werder Bremen 63%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects VfL Bochum 1.40 xG and Werder Bremen 2.08 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: VfL Bochum attack 0.783 / defence 1.252 | Werder Bremen attack 1.131 / defence 1.076. League average goals — home 1.658 / away 1.465. VfL Bochum's attack strength of 0.783 is below the league average — the 1.40 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 46 VfL Bochum games / 46 Werder Bremen games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: VfL Bochum 24% | Draw 25% | Werder Bremen 51%. Fair-value odds: VfL Bochum 4.17 | Draw 4.00 | Werder Bremen 1.96. Werder Bremen hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 67% | BTTS probability 68% | Total xG 3.47. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 67% — a total xG of 3.47 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 68% reflects that both xG figures (1.40 / 2.08) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Werder Bremen at 51% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Werder Bremen if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.47 combined xG gives a 67% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.7 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.0 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 68%. Form rates corroborate: VfL Bochum 60% | Werder Bremen 70% BTTS from recent games.
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🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion • Kick-off: Saturday 7 Dec 2024, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: VfL Bochum 24% | Draw 25% | Werder Bremen 51% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 67% | BTTS 68% | xG VfL Bochum 1.40 / Werder Bremen 2.08 • Poisson strength factors: VfL Bochum attack 0.783 / def 1.252 | Werder Bremen attack 1.131 / def 1.076 | league avg home 1.658 / away 1.465 • Poisson stance: Werder Bremen (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.40
VfL Bochum xG
Expected Goals
2.08
Werder Bremen xG
68%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
67%
Over 2.5
46%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen kick off?
VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen kicked off at 14:30 on Saturday 7 December 2024 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
What was the final score in VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen?
VfL Bochum 0 - 1 Werder Bremen.
Where is VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen being played?
The match is being played at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
What competition is VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen part of?
VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen?
Our statistical model gives VfL Bochum a 24% chance of winning, Werder Bremen a 51% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Werder Bremen the favourite.
Will both teams score in VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen?
Our model estimates a 68% probability that both VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen will score (BTTS).
Will VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 67%.
What is the head-to-head record between VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen?
Record (4 meetings): VfL Bochum 0W | Draws 1 | Werder Bremen 3W.
What form are VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen in?
VfL Bochum (all comps): 0W-2D-8L in 10 | 0.20 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 3.00 | L5 L-L-D-L-L. Werder Bremen (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 2.20 | L5 D-L-W-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
VfL Bochum's attacking strength (0.78x league average) is weighed against Werder Bremen's defensive record (1.08x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.40. Flip it around — Werder Bremen's attack (1.13x) against VfL Bochum's defence (1.25x) — and the away total comes out at 2.08.
These ratings are built from 46/46 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.2%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.3%), 0-2 (6.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 26% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Werder Bremen Win
24%
4.23
25%
3.97
51%
1.96
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
9.3%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
9.0%
Draw
0 – 2
6.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.40
VfL Bochum xG
Total xG
3.47
2.08
Werder Bremen xG
4.23
24%
Home win
3.97
25%
Draw
1.96
51%
Away win
Goals Markets
86%
Over 1.5
1.16
14%
Under 1.5
7.14
67%
Over 2.5
1.49
33%
Under 2.5
3.03
46%
Over 3.5
2.17
54%
Under 3.5
1.85
27%
Over 4.5
3.70
73%
Under 4.5
1.37
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
68%
BTTS Yes
1.47
32%
BTTS No
3.11
Clean Sheet
13%
7.97
25%
4.04
Win to Nil
3%
33.72
13%
7.90
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.1 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 | 4.3 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 6.5 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| 2 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.2%.
How many goals are VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen expected to score?
The model projects 1.40 expected goals for VfL Bochum and 2.08 for Werder Bremen, a combined total of 3.47.
How confident is the prediction model for VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
VfL Bochum come into this having played 46 games, going 8W 13D 25L for 0.80 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-D-L-L. The sample for VfL Bochum is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Werder Bremen sit at 1.26 PPG from 46 outings (15W 13D 18L), a run that reads D-L-W-L-D across their last five. The sample for Werder Bremen is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Werder Bremen carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.46 PPG clear of VfL Bochum — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home & Away Splits
VfL Bochum's home form reads 5W 9D 8L across 22 games on their own ground, a 1.09 PPG return.
Away from home, Werder Bremen have taken 1.23 points per game from 22 outings (7W 6D 9L).
Scoring & Defensive Trends
VfL Bochum are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 2.26 conceded per game recently; Werder Bremen are on 1.46 scored and 1.70 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: VfL Bochum have seen both teams score in 65% of their recent games; Werder Bremen in 61%.
Last 46 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
VfL Bochum
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Werder Bremen
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen in coming into this match?
VfL Bochum have gone 8W 13D 25L in their last 46 games (0.80 PPG), while Werder Bremen have gone 15W 13D 18L in their last 46 (1.26 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — VfL Bochum at home or Werder Bremen away?
Werder Bremen's away record (1.23 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — VfL Bochum at home: 1.09 PPG; Werder Bremen away: 1.23 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 6 times since September 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 19 April 2025, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
Werder Bremen have won the last 3 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Werder Bremen won 3-0 on 25 Feb 2023, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, VfL Bochum have gone 0W 1D 2L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Werder Bremen — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
0
VfL Bochum
1
Draws
5
Werder Bremen
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen?
From 6 meetings on record, VfL Bochum have won 0, Werder Bremen have won 5, and 1 have been drawn.
When did VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen last play each other?
They last met on 19 April 2025, when Werder Bremen 1-0 VfL Bochum.
Who has won more matches between VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen?
Werder Bremen have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
VfL Bochum are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 23% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Werder Bremen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 73% for VfL Bochum, 64% for Werder Bremen — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 64% for VfL Bochum and 59% for Werder Bremen. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 41% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = VfL Bochum home games / Werder Bremen away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when VfL Bochum play Werder Bremen?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 73% of VfL Bochum's games and 64% of Werder Bremen's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is VfL Bochum vs Werder Bremen usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 64% of VfL Bochum's matches and 59% of Werder Bremen's.
Do VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen tend to score early?
VfL Bochum have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, Werder Bremen in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Werder Bremen edge out VfL Bochum 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Werder Bremen beat VfL Bochum 0-1 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Regular Season - 13, in the Bundesliga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting VfL Bochum 1.40 xG and Werder Bremen 2.08 xG, a combined 3.47. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. VfL Bochum fell 1.4 short of their projected output. Werder Bremen landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of VfL Bochum attack 0.78 / defence 1.25 against Werder Bremen attack 1.13 / defence 1.08, drawn from 46/46 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it VfL Bochum 24% | Draw 25% | Werder Bremen 51%, with Werder Bremen to win its most likely call at 51%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 67%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 88% and missed. Over 3.5 was 46% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 68% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 64% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (VfL Bochum 65%, Werder Bremen 63%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 63%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
VfL Bochum's trading profile (46 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 28% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Werder Bremen's trading profile (46 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Werder Bremen arrived the stronger side — 1.26 PPG against 0.80. Form held, and they took the win. VfL Bochum (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.32 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 1 against a 2.00 average — tighter than their form line. Werder Bremen (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.82 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.