Vfl Bochum (0 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws) welcomes Bayern Munich (2-0-0) to Vonovia Ruhrstadion Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview the Vfl Bochum vs. Bayern Munich odds and lines, and make our best Bundesliga bets, picks and predictions.
Bayern comes into this match as the only team in the league with the best defense, allowing just 1 goal so far in the early part of this season. Bayern won their 1st games by a combined 7 goals despite F Robert Lewandowski leaving in the offseason for Barcelona.
Bayern did add Liverpool star F Sadio Mane, who has 1 goal, scoring in a 6-1 opening victory against Eintracht Frankfurt Aug. 5. Bayern is projected to run away with the league and is the only team without a draw or a loss.
As for Vfl Bochum, its only advantage in this match is it is the home side. Vfl currently sits in relegation territory, having scored 3 goals against 5 for its 1st two opponents.
Bochum is led by 31-year-old F Simon Zoller, who has scored 2 of the club’s 3 goals so far this season.
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Vfl Bochum vs. Bayern Munich odds, lines, picks and predictions
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Money line: Vfl Bochum +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | Bayern Munich -540 (bet $540 to win $100) | Draw +700 Over/Under: 4.5 (O: +135 | U: -175)Check out Pro Soccer Wire: For the American soccer fan, USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s website provides a fresh look at the beautiful game.
Prediction
Bayern Munich 4, Vfl Bochum 1
Money line (ML)
AVOID.
Bayern actually lost 4-2 (Feb. 12) in one of the 2 matchups against Bochum last season. However, Bayern won the other match 7-0 (Sept. 18, 2021).
I wouldn’t play this at -540, although the road side is the clearly more talented club. There’s really nothing more to be said, but a vote for the total seems a better-priced way to cheer on Bayern.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 4.5 (+135).
Bayern Munich, which has 7 goals in 2 games, is playing one of the worst defenses in the Bundesliga.
Even in the 7-0 shutout last season, Bochum was able to have at least 1 expected goal, so it proved it can break down the backline of Munich consistently. Bochum has scored in both league matches this season.
Munich has 47 shots and 18 on target through 2 matches. If those figures stay consistent, it should be able to score with ease despite being on the road.
Munich is 1-1 O/U this total, and at plus-money odds, it’s where the value is.
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