Heidenheim secured a sensational win on the road against VfB Stuttgart last time out and they will look to pick up three points for the second successive Friday as they host fellow strugglers Bochum Mathias Honsak's fantastic 89th-minute winner took Frank Schmidt's side to 25 points they still sit five points adrift of Hoffenheim in 15th would place the pressure firmly on Die Kreichgauer in front regarding a potential late slip into the relegation playoff spot.  if Heidenheim were to drop points this weekend and both St they would be condemned to a guaranteed bottom-three finish.  Last Friday left Schmidt with plenty of positives with his side picking up their first clean sheet in four matches Schmidt carries no fresh injury concerns into this weekend midfielder Niklas Dorsch is suspended and will miss Friday's clash Dieter Hecking's Bochum go into Friday with one target in mind: three points.  Currently sitting at the bottom of the Bundesliga a win would take Bochum above Holstein Kiel and into 17th just a single point behind Friday's opponents a win this weekend could possibly be the only feasible route towards safety rather than simply delaying the inevitable Hecking's men were unfortunate not to take all three points against Union Berlin The 1-1 draw on home soil meant that Bochum have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine Bundesliga outings a period in which they have leaked 14 goals the form table is more than against Bochum going into the weekend; however a win this weekend would more than keep the idea of a great escape alive.  Koji Miyoshi is the only confirmed absentee for Bochum this weekend while Ibrahima Sissoko will return to the fold after missing the draw with Union through suspension Heidenheim and Bochum were unable to improve their chances of Bundesliga survival after playing out a goalless draw on Friday Bochum and Heidenheim failed to ease their relegation fears after the struggling teams drew 0-0 in a tense Bundesliga encounter on Friday A defeat would have condemned bottom club Bochum to the second tier but a draw means they live to fight another day moving level on points with 17th-placed Holstein Kiel The result was equally frustrating for Heidenheim who remain third from bottom in the relegation play-off place four points above Bochum and Kiel but four behind Hoffenheim befitting of both teams' position in the league with Giorgos Masouras and Myron Boadu testing Kevin Muller Heidenheim then lost goalkeeper Muller to injury in the 50th minute when he was taken off on a stretcher after a goalmouth clash with visiting midfielder Ibrahima Sissoko Marvin Pieringer registered Heidenheim's first shot on target in the 75th minute though Frank Schmidt's team never looked like troubling the scoreboard in the contest Both teams will be nervously watching Holstein Kiel's clash with Ausgburg on Saturday Pauli and Hoffenheim could cement survival with wins over Stuttgart and Borussia Monchengladbach The pressure this relegation six-pointer showed at the Voith-Arena with both teams fearful of making mistakes to avoid a result that could define their campaign Bochum were ahead in many of the match metrics ending the contest with an expected goals (xG) total of 1.28 to their opponents' 0.56 But it was another game without a goal for Heidenheim They have failed to score in 14 of their 32 games Pauli (15) have failed to score more often in the Bundesliga this term have now failed to win in their last seven games in the Bundesliga Their last longer winless streak was from May 2024 to December 2024 Bochum edged closer to relegation from the Bundesliga when they could only secure a 1-1 home draw against Union Berlin on Sunday Both of Bochum's relegation rivals Holstein Kiel and Heidenheim won this weekend sending the hosts to the bottom of the table one fewer than Holstein Kiel and four behind Heidenheim who currently occupy the relegation play-off position Union took the lead when Benedict Hollerbach cut the ball through a crowded penalty area with 17 minutes gone for his ninth goal of the season Bochum hit back when Matus Bero tapped in the rebound of his own saved penalty in the 68th minute Bochum held on despite late Union pressure to end a five-game losing run Union sealed their spot in the top division for the seventh straight season with last Saturday's manic 4-4 home draw against Stuttgart Werder Bremen can keep their hopes of European qualification alive with a win at home against St Pauli This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page "It is not clear how long Kevin Muller will be out for," Heidenheim said in a statement Heidenheim, who earned a promotion to the Bundesliga in 2023, are 16th with two matches left and risk going into the relegation playoffs as they sit four points below 15th-placed Hoffenheim who have played a game less OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinSerious injury overshadows Heidenheim's game with Bochum | OneFootballBundesliga Kevin Müller suffers serious injury in Heidenheim's Matchday 32 encounter with BochumHeidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller had to be carried off on a stretcher following a lengthy period of treatment in his side's relegation six-pointer against Bochum on Friday evening WANT MORE NEWS LIKE THIS? 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Arsenal get major injury boost for Champions League showdown with PSG Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller is treated on the pitch during the Bundesliga soccer match between FC Heidenheim and VfL Bochum at Voith-Arena and Jan Schöppner provide first aid to goalkeeper Kevin Müller following an injury during the Bundesliga soccer match between FC Heidenheim and VfL Bochum at Voith-Arena Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller is carried off on a stretcher following an injury in the Bundesliga soccer match between FC Heidenheim and VfL Bochum at Voith-Arena and Bochum’s Tim Oermann in action during the Bundesliga soccer match between FC Heidenheim and VfL Bochum at Voith-Arena Germany (AP) — Bochum and Heidenheim are both staring relegation in the face after the struggling teams drew 0-0 in a tense Bundesliga encounter on Friday A defeat would have condemned bottom club Bochum to the drop but a point means it survives at least one more week The Ruhr side remained last in the Bundesliga Heidenheim lost goalkeeper Kevin Müller to injury in the 50th minute when he was taken off on a stretcher after a goalmouth clash with Ibrahima Sissoko A huge sign of trust: Bochum have extended the contract of headcoach Dieter Hecking The coach had the following to say about his contract extension: “I have always emphasized how comfortable I feel at Bochum and that I can definitely imagine looking after this great club even in the event of relegation - if the conditions are right.” Bochum are currently last in the Bundesliga and need to get at least 4 points out of the remaining two games (against Mainz and St Pauli) in order to have a chance at getting hold of rank 16th - the highest possible position for Bochum this season If they can achieve this unlikely scenario they will face the 3rd ranked team of the 2 praised Hecking's work at Bochum: “We are all convinced that the constellation of Dieter Hecking and VfL Bochum is a very good fit for both sides and that he is the right coach for us - regardless of the league.” Heidenheim and Bochum wasted their chance to climb up the table with a stalemate draw at Voith-Arena there was a bigger concern in the game as Kevin Müller suffered a serious injury after a collision With the relegation/promotion playoff their only chance of surviving the drop Bochum knew there was no good result other than a win in this fixture Dieter Hecking made four changes from the home draw to Union Berlin while the hosts only replaced suspended Niklas Dorsch with Leo Scienza Heidenheim’s hopes of survival were boosted with a late win in Stuttgart last Friday but they wasted no time looking for a first goal on this one the visitors had to settle for an early substitution with Philipp Hofmann feeling discomfort following an aerial collision with Marvin Pieringer the game has seen its second forced substitution Scienza had a lively game until he struggled with back problems The two substitutes – Myron Boadu and Sirlord Conteh – didn’t need much time to settle as they were both involved in their respective team’s best opportunities before the half-time break we had the game’s third substitution due to yet another injury After a hard collision with Ibrahima Sissoko Heidenheim’s Kevin Müller received a lengthy treatment on the pitch Both sets of fans rallied to show solidarity while Müller was stretchered off the pitch after ten minutes.  Bochum nearly took the lead when Boadu was denied by the post The hosts regained the momentum after that but they couldn’t create clear goal-scoring chances Timo Horn denied another late winner for Heidenheim with a superb save in the 100th minute The draw is a good result for the other three teams in the relegation fight while Bochum remain at the foot of the table Speaking at his press conference this afternoon VfL Bochum head coach Dieter Hecking said he is relishing tomorrow's relegation six-pointer against FC Heidenheim The only thing on my mind is that we'll win in Heidenheim The guys on the field have to support each other we have a good chance and can hurt Heidenheim,” he added Hecking went on to praise the fans who turned out to show the team some support at training today and lauded his players' desire to take on any opponent big or small They were down and out and have bounced back It doesn't matter who plays for us tomorrow The question will be who makes fewer mistakes and how well they can exploit their opponent's mistakes,” he concluded.  Harry is a Christchurch-based football enthusiast whose love for sport and numbers naturally led him into the world of sports betting Harry began combining his analytical mindset with his passion for football with a particular emphasis on the Bundesliga this season though as a Liverpool supporter (with a soft spot for QPR thanks to his dad) English football remains close to his heart Whether it's late-night research or diving into stat models Harry thrives on spotting the bets others might miss We’ve pieced together a bet builder for Heidenheim v Bochum, coming in at 3/1. We also have further in-depth coverage of this game in our Heidenheim v Bochum Betting Preview. Heidenheim breathed life into their survival hopes with a gritty 1-0 win away at Stuttgart ending a three-game losing streak ahead of this clash Despite holding the Bundesliga’s worst home record (W3 including two home wins in their last five A draw or win here would keep them in the relegation play-off spot with two games to go sit bottom of the table and face near-certain relegation unless they pull off a rare away win - something they’ve managed only twice all season (D2 Only one Bundesliga team this century has started matchday 32 bottom of the table and survived the drop With two of the worst defences in the division 80% of Heidenheim’s home games and 80% of Bochum’s away fixtures have seen 2+ goals reflecting consistent vulnerability at both ends Both teams' desperation for points with relegation threat looming suggests this will be a match played on the front foot we could see plenty of goals with two poor defences on show Averaging 2.51 shots and 0.9 shots on target per 90 Pieringer is consistently active in front of goal While he's failed to hit the target in his last three (games in which Heidenheim managed just 2 this was more symptomatic of team struggles than personal output - Heidenheim face a much easier task here against bottom of the league Pieringer hit the target in five consecutive starts The only Bochum player to score in both of their away wins this season Sissoko has shown attacking intent when needed While his season average of 0.86 shots per 90 is modest he’s attempted seven shots in his last six games suggesting a willingness to take on attacking responsibility He struck three shots against Augsburg a couple of weeks back ➡️ Add our Level 1 Bet Builder to your Betslip on bet36518+ Free-to-play gaming advice is simply laid out in our bet365 6 Scores Challenge Tips and Paddy Power Beat The Drop Tips * I recommend waiting for confirmed team line-ups before placing any bets * All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing Log in to your bookmaker accounts here so you can place bets without leaving ABC Use my expertly crafted tools to get started Sign up to undefined by claiming this offer exclusively for new customers You can find a record of your bet within your undefined account Heidenheim v Bochum Bet Builder Tips After snapping a run of three successive Bundesliga defeats with a hard-fought 1-0 away win over Stuttgart Heidenheim return home in search of a vital result that could preserve their top-flight status While still occupying the relegation play-off spot with only three games remaining and avoiding defeat against relegation rivals Bochum would be another step toward a remarkable survival story in their debut Bundesliga campaign Home comforts haven’t always been kind to Heidenheim L11 record at the Voith-Arena marks them as the league’s worst-performing home side that stat requires nuance: two of those three home victories have come in their last five outings and a confidence-restoring win away at a Champions League-chasing Stuttgart suggests a side rekindling belief at just the right time Sitting bottom of the table and nine points from guaranteed safety anything less than a victory will confirm their relegation and even that may not be enough should results elsewhere go against them Bochum share the league’s worst away record both of those wins came before the winter break with recent travels marked by heavy defeats and toothless performances Heidenheim will also be buoyed by the psychological pressure weighing on Bochum who enter the match knowing history is not on their side Only one Bundesliga team this century has started matchday 32 bottom and survived the drop While Bochum’s unbeaten record against fellow bottom-three sides this season (W1 it pales in comparison to Heidenheim’s improved recent form and the clarity of their task: avoid defeat While Bochum boast a dominant recent head-to-head record (W6 the weight of history can be deceptive in matches with such high stakes coupled with Bochum’s chronic travel sickness and mounting psychological burden suggests the home side are well-positioned to avoid defeat Backing Heidenheim in the Double Chance market offers smart protection in what promises to be a cagey nerve-racking affair where grit and timing may matter more than past records has been directly involved in 10 goals (7G With Heidenheim favourites here and expected to carry the attacking burden Pieringer is a strong candidate to be involved in the scoring action Sissoko's recent disciplinary record is alarming: 5 yellow cards in his last 6 appearances including a double booking in Bochum’s last away match against Bremen With a team-high 2.51 fouls committed per 90 and 11 yellow cards this season He also committed three fouls in the reverse fixture arguably fortunate not to have been cautioned which strengthens the case for another booking here Andy's Bet Club is packed full of Expert Football Tips, with a wide variety of data-driven picks available daily to help you bet smarter. 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You can take a look at the latest Heidenheim v Bochum Betting Stats too Heidenheim’s spirited 1-0 win at Stuttgart halted a run of three straight defeats and temporarily lifted them into the relegation play-off spot with their five-point gap to safety and dreadful home form (3 wins in 15) weighing heavily could already confirm their bottom-three finish at the end of the weekend Heidenheim’s limitations in possession and creativity are glaring: 15th and 16th in key attacking metrics (xG Their low touches in the opposition box (17th) underline a lack of penetration and forward presence they rank 3rd for interceptions and 1st for tackles reactive side built on work rate and disrupting opposition play they’ve relied heavily on crosses (7th most in the league) as their primary source of chances likely through quick transitions or set-piece build-up rather than sustained possession This wing-based outlet might be one of the few reliable avenues to exploit Bochum’s defensive frailty Rooted to the bottom and in desperate need of a result Bochum know that anything less than victory will almost certainly confirm relegation would at least make the play-off spot more attainable Bochum rank bottom for xGA (58.6) and have conceded 2.1 goals per match this is undermined by the worst disciplinary record with frequent fouls putting them under sustained pressure they’ve scored only 30 goals from their 38.3 xG Their offensive identity centres around long balls (1st in Bundesliga) and crosses (3rd) favouring a direct and aerial style that relies on second balls and physicality This approach mirrors Heidenheim’s to some extent Stats are on a per 90 basis and are taken from Stegemann's 24/25 games across all competitions (21 total) Our guide on How To Use A Cheat Sheet is the perfect way to get involved with our Bet Builder Stats tool the best freely available data source for punting on European football Expert guides, such as this one, on xG in Football, are also available to help you up your punting game. While you can also take a look at the latest New Bookmaker Offers Free-to-play gamers should head to our Paddy Power Beat The Drop Tips and bet365 6 Scores Challenge Tips Bayer Leverkusen are apparently closing in on the signing of VfL Bochum defender Tim Oermann Die Werkself have reached an agreement in principle with the 21-year-old The two clubs are yet to reach an agreement on a transfer fee Oermann has emerged as a key figure for Bochum this season making 26 appearances across all competitions.  he is also comfortable playing at right-back Leverkusen were heading into the international break on the back of four successive defeats during the game in Stuttgart near injury-time Xabi Alonso’s side suddenly regained their formula that stunned the footballing world last season who was at the center stage in most of Leverkusen’s dramatic comebacks last term scored a 94th-minute winner to keep Die Werkself’s title dreams Before traveling to third-tier Bielefeld for Tuesday’s Pokal semi-final the double winners will entertain Bochum in the opening fixture of matchday 27 Leverkusen last won at the BayArena almost a couple of months ago a 3-1 victory over TSG Hoffenheim was followed by an extra-time cup win against fierce rivals Köln Despite dropping points in half of the last six league games the gap remains at six points with league leaders Bayern Munich the defending champions will battle four teams fighting for survival in succession Leverkusen will be without Nathan Tella and Edmond Tapsoba but Alonso expects them to return to the side in the next couple of games the Spaniard revealed Florian Wirtz is “feeling better” in his pre-match conference although the star midfielder still needs a bit more time to return to action Bochum only recorded two wins from their last nine games but those came against Germany’s biggest clubs: Bayern and Dortmund Dieter Hecking managed to get the best out of his limited team against the big guns Myron Boadu inspired Bochum to come from 3-0 down to salvage a point against RB Leipzig back in January Hecking managed to share the spoils against Leverkusen (1-1) Bochum also produced a spirited performance against fourth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt before the international break but Kauã Santos’ superb saves proved decisive for the Eagles Pauli put them in a difficult situation ahead of the last two months of the season Following a trip to last season’s champions Bochum will face two tricky home games against Stuttgart and Augsburg the Blues have been in the Bundesliga’s relegation zone who scored Bochum’s late equalizer in the reverse fixture After missing the Frankfurt game due to suspension Brazilian defender Bernardo (knee injury) could also be unavailable for this one Bayern Munich fell to VfL Bochum 3-2 in arguably the most tumultuous game of the season red cards and a comeback storyline: this game was a roller coaster Yes, he did it. Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany finally rotated in an attempt to manage the player workload before the second leg clash against Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday Kompany’s backline consisted of four fullbacks and a sole central defender which was an interesting but understandable choice of players His setup looked to create chances through the flank Bochum tried to take advantage of the weak midfield to create quick counters and found some success but that was truly amplified following Joåo Palhinha’s red card and that was down to him utilizing the flank extremely well along with Hiroki Itō The two were able to create a plethora of chances together and finish them effectively It was a wonderful partnership considering they have rarely ever played together Kompany’s tactics to have them overlap with the wingers even in the box was typical of his set-ups earlier in his coaching career overloading the box in a systematic manner picking up an assist (although some might place blame on him for the first Bochum goal) Urbig was fearless and quick and made some key saves when it looked like a Bochum goal was certain There is a lot more in store for the young keeper — despite the circumstances Palhinha’s red card marked a turning point as it came right after Bochum’s first goal one can argue over whether or not that was a red but what it certainly was was a missed opportunity for Palhinha to break back in to the first team following his injury He got extremely unlucky with the foul on Masouras and his team lost significant morale following it Serge Gnabry’s missed penalty gave Bochum a little more momentum in a game where they seemed shut out it was another performance of the deeply mediocre calibre that has become synonymous with his name and typical of his game especially after Palhinha’s red card where he simply couldn’t control the midfield on his own it was another forgettable performance marked by misplaced passes in buildup and losing the ball oh-so-often The point all of this makes is that major chunks of Bayern’s second team are simply not good enough — especially the ones on high wages The players should be winning a game against 16th placed Bochum — even a man down The depth options might look good on paper Bayern let Bochum get into their game in the second half while they looked visibly shaken and the first team subs proved ineffective Not good for morale going into the second leg of a Champions League knockout tie who had their chance to make a case to start on Tuesday And certainly not good for the stunning 125th anniversary kit to be worn in a game with such a bitter end Bayer Leverkusen recorded a loss against Werder Bremen themselves which means that Bayern have miraculously maintained their eight-point lead most Bayern fans would choose losing to Bochum over the rest of the league anyway And if there were an ideal time for the team to crumble like today a low-stakes game like the one tonight would be it So everything considered: it could've been worse Onward — UCL quarterfinal qualification awaits Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks Bernardo is expected to miss VfL Bochum's trip to Leverkusen on Friday Bochum coach Dieter Hecking has told WAZ that the defender is unlikely to play due to a knee problem which makes us a bit worried," Hecking revealed “He had Achilles tendon problems and now he has knee problems Berbardo missed Bochum's last Bundesliga game a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt Veteran coach Dieter Hecking will remain in his post at Bundesliga strugglers Bochum if they avoid relegation The 60-year-old's two-year contract extension to 2027 will take effect if Bochum "We're on the right track but we're not there yet who guided Wolfsburg to German Cup success in 2015 has turned Bochum's fortunes around since taking over in November Bochum sit in the relegation play-off position with 20 points 19 of them accrued since Hecking took over Bochum have beaten league leaders Bayern Munich Borussia Dortmund while holding defending champions Bayer Leverkusen to a draw Ex-Brentford striker Philipp Hofmann was hospitalised with a collapsed lung and a broken rib after a Bundesliga clash between Bochum and Heidenheim Bochum were handed all three points by a German FA (DFB) court on Thursday after their goalkeeper was hit in the head by a lighter thrown by fans in a 1-1 Bundesliga draw at Union Berlin in December The court upheld Bochum's appeal against the referee's decision to play on after a delay of around half an hour saying the incident unfairly impacted goalkeeper Patrick Drewes' "ability to play" With the scores level in the second minute of stoppage time Drewes was hit on the head with a cigarette lighter while preparing to take a goal kick and was taken from the field The DFB's sporting court has accepted VfL Bochum's appeal and have just awarded them a 2-0 win in the #FCUBOC game on 14 December. More to follow. #fcunion The referee ordered the teams off the pitch When play resumed both sides agreed not to play on and kicked the ball among themselves until the clock wound down who was accused by Union fans of exaggerating the incident said on Thursday he had "felt dizzy" afterwards and had trouble recalling what teammates said to him said they had "no other choice" but to award Bochum victory saying giving points off the pitch was "always the very last resort" The match will be officially entered as a 2-0 victory for Bochum the default scoreline awarded when the court is required to intervene Union have a week to lodge an appeal against the decision which could be crucial for both sides who sat last in the table before Thursday's decision Union said they would "make a decision" on a potential appeal "once we receive the ruling in writing." An injury-time header from Patrik Schick helped Bayer Leverkusen to a come-from-behind 4-3 win at Stuttgart on Sunday taking the defending Bundesliga champions to within six points of leaders Bayern Munich Bayern's 1-1 draw at Union Berlin on Saturday left the door slightly ajar for Leverkusen but Xabi Alonso's side looked down and out having trailed for almost the entire match on Sunday "The fourth goal was a very beautiful moment for us," Alonso told DAZN they believed – it's definitely a very important win for us." who were missing injured talisman Florian Wirtz Nick Woltemade found Jamie Leweling whose shot was blocked by Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky but Ermedin Demirovic was on hand to knock the ball in Woltemade doubled Stuttgart's lead three minutes into the second half tapping in an Enzo Millot pass on the break Jeremie Frimpong pulled one back for Leverkusen when he tapped in a rebounded Robert Andrich shot after 56 minutes but everything looked lost for the visitors when Granit Xhaka scored an own goal on the 62-minute mark Piero Hincapie pulled one back with 68 minutes gone and Victor Boniface was crucial in levelling things up on the 88-minute mark hitting a strong shot in off the leg of Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller As they had done so often on the way to winning their debut Bundesliga title last season The Czech striker headed in a Frimpong cross in the fourth minute of stoppage time sending the ecstatic Leverkusen bench onto the pitch where Alonso embraced Schick before being engulfed by a sea of black shirts who were eliminated from the Champions League last 16 by Bayern in midweek now have eight games to catch the Bavarian giants Leverkusen have now scored stoppage-time winners or equalisers in four of their past five games with Stuttgart Stuttgart striker Woltemade summed up the late loss saying he felt terrible after a "messed-up game" boosting their chances of a first top-four finish in the Champions League era Kick-off was delayed by 50 minutes as visiting Frankfurt fans refused to remove banners blocking an emergency exit Frankfurt took the lead 27 minutes in when Rasmus Kristensen thumped in his own rebound on the counter The visitors doubled their lead shortly afterwards with Jean-Matteo Bahoya's 32nd-minute strike set up by a brilliant pass from striker Hugo Ekitike Gerrit Holtmann pulled one back with 73 minutes gone to give Bochum hope but former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi sealed the result with a stoppage-time strike his second goal in two games since joining the Eagles in winter Frankfurt defender Robin Koch praised goalkeeper Kaua Santos "We need to pay a fair bit of thanks to Kaua We're happy that we could grab the three points," he said Frankfurt have never qualified for the Champions League through Bundesliga placing but played in the competition in 2022-23 after winning the Europa League who face Tottenham in this season's Europa League quarterfinals in April had lost their previous three league matches giving hope that they may beat the drop under coach Dieter Hecking Hecking took over in November with Bochum having accumulated just one point all season Bochum have won 19 points and have beaten giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Heidenheim boosted their slim chances of avoiding the drop with a 3-1 home win over Holstein Kiel leapfrogging their opponents to move off the bottom of the table Heidenheim's goals came through Marvin Pieringer while Kiel's strike came through Phil Harres OneFootball's Homepage Suche Einstellungen Einloggen EinloggenAnmeldenPREVIEW | 1 FC Heidenheim 1846 vs VfL Bochum - team news 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and VfL Bochum clash this Friday at the Voith-Arena for matchweek 32 of the 1. Bundesliga 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 have picked up 25 points and currently lie in 16th position. In their last game, Frank Schmidt's team won 0-1 against Stuttgart (1 VfL Bochum have 21 points to their name this season and occupy 18th position in the table. In their last outing, Dieter Hecking's team drew 1-1 against 1 The last meeting between the two teams ended with VfL Bochum winning 2-0 Verwandte NewsFC Heidenheim vs. VfL Bochum preview: Strugglers go head to head for survival Spoils shared between Heidenheim and Bochum Serious injury overshadows Heidenheim's game with Bochum Bochum head coach Hecking primed for "intense duel" with Heidenheim Kings League statt MLS? Schweinsteiger mit Job-Angebot für Müller Es ist das Ende einer Ära beim FC Bayern: Thomas Müller wird den deutschen Rekordmeister nach der Klub-WM endgültig verlassen. 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FC Union Berlin celebrates scoring with his teammates during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfL Bochum and 1 Matus Bero (R) of VfL Bochum vies with Janik Haberer of 1 FC Union Berlin during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfL Bochum and 1 Moritz Broschinski (L) of VfL Bochum vies with Diogo Leite of 1 Tom Krauss (2nd L) of VfL Bochum vies with Benedict Hollerbach (2nd R) of 1 Myron Boadu (L) of VfL Bochum vies with Diogo Leite of 1 Matus Bero (R) of VfL Bochum vies with Benedict Hollerbach of 1 Matus Bero (R) of VfL Bochum celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfL Bochum and 1 Bayern Munich's 125-year anniversary celebrations were spoiled by Bochum who completed a sensational comeback to win 3-2 at the Allianz Arena and Bochum’s Tim Oermann in action during the Bundesliga soccer match between FC Heidenheim and VfL Bochum at Voith-Arena AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Werder Bremen’s winning run continued on Saturday afternoon as they defeated VfL Bochum 1-0 at the Weserstadion A defensive miscue gave the ball right to Marvin Ducksch and a shot from a tight angle flew well over the crossbar Bochum responded with a chance of their own Phillip Hoffman found space on the edge of the penalty area The hosts had another huge opening soon after when a free-kick was whipped right to Amos Pieper his header flew straight at the goalkeeper There was almost a freak own-goal that opened the scoring Marco Friedl decided to hit a blind backpass At the midway point of the half Bochum really took over forcing them into losing the ball thanks to a really strong high press and there were some whistles from the Bremen supporters It looked like Werder had taken the lead against the run of play early in the second half who settled himself before picking out the bottom corner with a smart finish a VAR review chalked the goal off the board for offside They really should have scored in the 70th minute A botched clearance fell right to the feet of substitute Justin Njinmah from a few yards out At this point the home side were the ones in control which left space in midfield and on the wings Once again Bremen put the ball into the back of the net but once again it was ruled out for offside since the sideline official put his flag up it was shown that both assister Justin Njinmah and goalscorer Mitchell Weiser were onside Things went from bad to worse for Bochum as they went down a man soon after committed a careless foul that resulted in his second booking of the afternoon with the ball flying up and down both ends It looked like Bochum would have one last chance on the break but an incredible display of defending from Marco Frield denied anything from happening with Bremen holding on to secure three monumental points they now sit just two points behind 6th place in the battle for European football they’ll really feel like today was a missed opportunity.   You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Bochum have launched an appeal to be awarded three points after their goalkeeper was hit by an object thrown from the crowd in a 1-1 Bundesliga draw at Union Berlin on Saturday With the score level and the match in the second minute of stoppage time, Patrick Drewes was hit on the head with an object, which looked like a cigarette lighter, while preparing to take a goal kick. The match was suspended for around half an hour before play resumed. Bochum are contesting the decision to play on. Bochum managing director Ilja Kaenzig said "the match should have been abandoned" and said the side should be awarded a victory "according to the rules." Kaenzig said an appeal would be formally lodged on Monday. A Union spokersperson said the person responsible "had been identified and handed over to the police". Drewes dropped to his knees and received treatment after the incident, before the referee ordered the players into the dressing rooms. The players returned after around half an hour but did not play when the referee restarted the clock, instead kicking the ball between themselves with both sides in apparent agreement not to continue. Bochum, who had gone down to 10 men after 13 minutes, had used up all of their substitutions and were unable to bring on a new goalkeeper to replace Drewes. "The rules are very clear. We had exhausted our substitution quota," Kaenzig said, adding Bochum were "at a sporting disadvantage". Bochum striker Philipp Hofmann, who replaced Drewes between the sticks, told Sky both teams "agreed not to play on. An action like that just isn't OK at all. "It doesn't matter how hard he's hit, if he bleeds or not," Hofmann said, adding the incident was "a shame on an otherwise likeable club". Union sporting director Horst Heldt acknowledged their could be consequences handed down by the league, but added "it would be a mistake to blame the whole club or the fans for the action of one individual". The result leaves Union 12th while Bochum remain last in the table. Kicker have announced that both Nathan Tella and Edmond Tapsoba will be out of action for Friday’s game against VfL Bochum. Tella could return to fitness in time to face Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB-Pokal semi-final next week. However, Tapsoba is a week behind in comparison and is only expected to be back in training around then. The Burkina Faso centre-half could even miss the subsequent fixture against Heidenheim.  There is every chance that Tapsoba will not be back on the pitch until Die Werkself face Union Berlin on April 12.   Bochum beat Bayern for the very first time at the Allianz Arena as they came from two goals down Bochum came from two goals down to stun 10-man Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and spoil their 125-year anniversary celebrations Raphael Guerreiro scored twice in the opening 28 minutes firing in from close range before heading in from Thomas Muller's headed assist Jakov Medic smashed his first Bundesliga goal into the top corner to reduce the deficit With two minutes of the first half remaining Joao Palhinha was shown a straight red card for catching Giorgos Masouras on the shin Bochum drew level when Ibrahima Sissoko headed home from Felix Passlack's looping ball into the box Matus Bero completed a remarkable turnaround slotting home from close range on the counter as Vincent Kompany suffered only his second Bundesliga defeat since he became Bayern manager last summer who made his debut in goal for the injured Manuel Neuer and produced a brilliant save to deny Moritz Broschinski as the away side looked to increase their lead Leroy Sane was fouled in the box by Medic but Serge Gnabry hammered his effort against the post as Bayern missed the chance to increase their lead from the spot It is the first penalty Bayern have missed this season, with regular taker Harry Kane one of 10 changes to the side after their midweek Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen The changes proved costly as the home side fell to their first league defeat since 14 December against Mainz while it is the first time in 34 years that Bochum have won away at Bayern The result means Bayern remain eight points clear at the top while Bochum are two points from safety in 16th place To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made de Wit Match OfficialsReferee: Christian DingertVideo Assistant Referee: Felix ZwayerAssistant Referee 1: Benedikt KempkesAssistant Referee 2: Alexander SatherFourth Official: Tom BauerAssistant VAR Official: Stefan LuppMatch StatsKey Konrad Laimer (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box is close Assisted by Joshua Kimmich with a headed pass following a corner Anthony Losilla (VfL Bochum 1848) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Tom Krauß (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) header from the centre of the box misses to the right Assisted by Michael Olise with a cross following a set piece situation Anthony Losilla replaces Matús Bero because of an injury Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick on the left wing Foul by Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) Delay in match because of an injury Matús Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked Moritz Broschinski (VfL Bochum 1848) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal VfL Bochum have confirmed the signing of Georgios Masouras The Greek winger joins the relegation-threatened Bundesliga side on loan from Olympiacos for the remainder of the season "The fact that we were able to sign Georgios Masouras is quite extraordinary," said VfL Bochum head coach Dieter Hecking "He can be deployed in a variety of ways in attack and should give our attack new impetus and momentum so we expect him to adapt quickly to the pace and style of the Bundesliga.  “What I like about him personally is that he really wanted to join VfL is up for the challenge and wants to prove himself in the Bundesliga.” Sign In Register BERLIN (AP) — Bochum remained bottom of the Bundesliga on Sunday after a 1-1 draw with Union Berlin that brought relegation a step closer as its rivals all won Matus Bero canceled Benedict Hollerbach’s first-half strike for Union when he equalized on the rebound after Frederik Rönnow saved his penalty But it wasn’t enough to lift Bochum off the bottom after relegation rivals Holstein Kiel and Heidenheim both won their 31st-round games Hoffenheim was the closest team in safety on 30 points Bochum next plays Heidenheim in a decisive game for both on Friday The bottom two face automatic relegation to the second division while the team that finishes third from bottom plays the third-place finisher in the second division in a two-leg playoff to determine which club plays in the Bundesliga next season Union had already secured its Bundesliga survival for another season The only concern from the Köpenick-based team’s point of view was Diego Leite The Portuguese defender had to be stretchered off the field after lengthy on-field treatment for apparent breathing problems after he was struck in the larynx by a shot from Bero Werder Bremen's four-game winning run was ended with a 0-0 draw at home to St AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer Home de OneFootball Búsqueda Ajustes Inicia sesión Inicia sesiónÚnetePREVIEW | 1 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 have picked up 25 points and currently lie in 16th position. In their last game, Frank Schmidt's team won 0-1 against Stuttgart (1 VfL Bochum have 21 points to their name this season and occupy 18th position in the table. In their last outing, Dieter Hecking's team drew 1-1 against 1 The last meeting between the two teams ended with VfL Bochum winning 2-0 Noticias RelacionadasSpoils shared between Heidenheim and Bochum ¡Todo en juego! 3️⃣ preguntas antes del decisivo Inter-Barça La Champions League regresa con fuerza hoy y a todo un templo del fútbol europeo: ya se escucha el runrún en San Siro.Inter y Barça (3-3 en la ida) buscarán... Rodrygo, en el radar de Guardiola para 2025/6 La estrella brasileña del Real Madrid empieza a ver cómo su rol se reduce en el once. Desde Inglaterra ya hay un club dispuesto a ofrecerle protagonismo total y un... Rafael Louzán: «Florentino Pérez me dijo que algo había que hacer con el Caso Negreira» The Bavarian club was handicapped in the game as Joao Palhinha was sent off in the 43rd minute for a studs-up challenge Bayern Munich had a bitter end to a good week as they succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against VfL Bochum on Saturday. It was a first home defeat for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga this season Vincent Kompany made several changes to the starting lineup on Saturday as the team had a challenging midweek clash against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League Kingsley Coman and Dayot Upamecano were altogether rested for the game Bayern started the game brightly and pinned Bochum in their half Raphael Guerreiro opened the scoring in the 14th minute as he pounced on a loose ball in the box to emphatically bury it past the goalkeeper Serge Gnabry played a crucial role in the goal as his run led to this chance The Bavarian club had a golden opportunity to double the lead inside 20 minutes after Leroy Sane was brought down in the box Gnabry only managed to hit the post from the spot a mistake that eventually came to haunt Die Roten later in the game Guerreiro was enjoying the freedom he was getting higher up the pitch The Portuguese made the most of this opportunity and doubled Die Roten’s lead in the 28th minute It was a great team goal involving Thomas Muller and Hiroki Ito Just when it looked like a straightforward game for Bayern The visitors capitalized on a lapse in concentration at the back for Die Roten while defending a set-piece Jakov Medic showed great awareness to pounce on a second ball and drill the ball in the net past a helpless Jonas Urbig Things went downhill for Bayern after Bochum scored their first goal. Joao Palhinha was sent off for a rash challenge on Giorgos Masouras but Palhinha erred enough to give the referee an opportunity to bring the red card out of his pocket Bochum came firing all cylinders in the second half and didn’t take long to make the most of having an extra man on the pitch The visitors once again scored from a set-piece as Ibrahima Sissoko headed the ball past Urbig Bayern kept creating half-chances in the game as Kompany brought on the big guns but Bochum bravely saw out the waves of attack from the home side They delivered the hammer blow in the 71st minute A neat team move saw Matus Bero get a big chance in the box and duly obliged to put Bochum ahead for the first time in the game Die Roten tried to pile up the pressure in the final 15 minutes to get the equaliser but Bochum showed resilient to get three points It is a big confidence boosting victory for Bochum as they look to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga but committed mistakes at the wrong time which led to their first home defeat of the Bundesliga campaign Bayern still have a lead of eight points over Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga Xabi Alonso’s team also suffered defeat against Werder Bremen Kompany and the Bavarian faithful will hope to see team bouncing back from defeat against Bochum with a commanding performance against Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of the UCL round of 16 clash on Tuesday © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Vincent Kompany made several changes to the starting lineup on Saturday as the team had a challenging midweek clash against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League Things went downhill for Bayern after Bochum scored their first goal. Joao Palhinha was sent off for a rash challenge on Giorgos Masouras Bayern Munich succumbed to a shock 3-2 defeat against VfL Bochum at Allianz Arena on Saturday after getting reduced to ten men in the first half.