VfL Bochum vs Union Berlin

VfL Bochum are unbeaten in each of their last five Bundesliga games against 1. FC Union Berlin (W4, D1), including their meeting earlier this season, which later saw VfL awarded a 2-0 win. This is Bochum’s longest ongoing run without defeat against any current top-flight side.

1. FC Union Berlin are unbeaten in each of their last six Bundesliga matches (W3, D3), the longest ongoing streak in the division and also their longest run in the top flight since January/February 2023 (also 6 games). Meanwhile, Bochum have lost each of their last five Bundesliga games for the first time under Dieter Hecking, the longest ongoing losing run in the league.

VfL Bochum have already suffered 20 defeats in the Bundesliga this season and are just one away from equalling their negative club record within a single top-flight campaign (21 in both 1994/95 and 2000/01). Their tally of nine losses at home has already equalled a negative club record (most recently in 2009/10).

VfL Bochum’s current tally of 20 points from 30 matchdays represents the worst campaign in their Bundesliga history. All 24 of the previous sides to have a maximum of 20 points at this stage were relegated at the end of the season.

1. FC Union Berlin scored four goals in the first half of a match for the first time in their Bundesliga history during their 4-4 draw with VfB Stuttgart last time out. The side from Köpenick have only found the back of the net 13 times in the second half of their matches this season, a joint league low together with Bochum. VfL have also conceded the most goals after half time in the division (34).