Vincent Kompany has yet to maximize the potential of his Bayern Munich squad since taking over as head coach last summer, especially in European competitions. Although the team is currently leading the Bundesliga, they have dropped points in a few matches against competitors, and their performance in the Champions League has raised concerns. This weekend, they are strong favorites to secure all three points in their away match against Bochum. **Match Preview** **Bochum Recent Form** Bochum has struggled this season, sitting at the bottom of the Bundesliga table with only one point from their first seven matches. They have lost seven out of eight games, with their only point coming from a 2-2 draw at home against Kiel. In those seven losses, they have conceded 17 goals. **Bochum Injury News** This week, Bochum announced that Bernardo has faced a setback in his recovery from a knee injury that has kept him out since August. Additionally, Matus Bero is also injured after sustaining an issue while on international duty with Slovakia. **Last Bochum Lineup** Here's how Bochum lined up against Hoffenheim. **Bayern Recent Form** Bayern's recent performance has been underwhelming, with only one win in their last five matches across all competitions. In the Bundesliga, they have drawn against Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt, although they did secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Stuttgart last weekend. In the Champions League, they have suffered two consecutive losses away at Aston Villa and Barcelona, with a 4-1 defeat to the latter. **Bayern Injury News** Sacha Boey, Josip Stanisic, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Hiroki Ito are still unavailable for Bayern. However, the return of Jamal Musiala against Barcelona is a positive development after he dealt with a hip injury. **Last Bayern Lineup** Here's how Bayern lined up against Barcelona. **Bochum - Player to Watch** For Bochum, goalkeeper Patrick Drewes will be the key player. His performance will be crucial in determining how much damage Bayern can inflict, as he is likely to face numerous shots. **Bayern - Player to Watch** Despite some teammates underperforming, Harry Kane continues to shine. He scored against Barcelona with an impressive volley and has already netted 16 goals this season. **Bochum vs Bayern Munich - Prediction** Bayern is looking for a strong response after their disappointing loss to Barcelona, and they have a favorable opportunity to achieve that against struggling Bochum, whom they should defeat comfortably. **Scoreline Prediction**: Bochum 0-4 Bayern **Bochum vs Bayern - Betting Tips** - Bayern Munich to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored - Bochum has conceded 17 goals in seven Bundesliga matches. - Bayern has scored 24 goals in seven games. - Harry Kane to Score Two or More Goals - Kane has scored 16 goals in all competitions this season, including a hat-trick in his last Bundesliga match against Frankfurt.
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