Bochum are set to host Bayer Leverkusen at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion this Sunday in what will be their final preseason test before the new campaign kicks off. Meanwhile, Leverkusen still have three more tune-ups on the docket before their season gets underway.
The home side have enjoyed a productive preseason so far, wrapping up their training camp in Austria with a stalemate, 0-0, against Metalist 1925 Kharkiv last week. Impressively, Bochum remain unbeaten across five friendlies, showing signs of defensive solidity and growing cohesion.
Leverkusen, on the other hand, recently wrapped up their preseason tour in Brazil. However, they managed just one match over the 10-day trip, and it didn't go according to plan. Xabi Alonso's men fell to a humbling 5-1 defeat at the hands of Flamengo's U20s, with 17-year-old Montrell Culbreath netting a late consolation. Not the start they would've hoped for, but there’s still time to iron out the kinks before the competitive action begins.
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Bochum vs Bayer Leverkusen kick-off time
Bochum and Bayer Leverkusen are set to lock horns at 12:00 pm ET or 9:00 am PT on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
The action unfolds at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion in Bochum, Germany.
Team news & squads
Bochum team news
VfL Bochum head into their final preseason clash with a clean bill of health and a full squad ready for action. One name to keep an eye on is Moritz Broschinski, who’s riding high after bagging a brace in Bochum's recent win over BSC Young Boys.
The 24-year-old forward turned in a standout performance, and with confidence flowing, he’ll be eager to deliver again when Bochum face the Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen team news
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag's men are still trying to find rhythm in their preparations. Injuries have disrupted some of the chemistry, with Abdoulaye Faye and Jeanuel Belocian both sidelined for the upcoming fixture. Their absence could mean further tinkering in the backline.
Veteran midfielder Granit Xhaka, now 32, is expected to be a key cog in Leverkusen's engine room. His influence was immediately felt in the last outing—Ten Hag opted to rest him at the start, and the difference was clear. Once Xhaka entered the fray, Leverkusen looked far more balanced and composed. Expect the Swiss international to be front and centre from the off in this one.
Form
BOC-Form
BOCBochum
5
-
4
Young Boys
W
Bochum
3
-
2
Waldhof Mannheim
W
St. Pauli
0
-
2
Bochum
W
Bochum
1
-
4
Mainz 05
L
FC Heidenheim
0
-
0
Bochum
D
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 11/10
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
B04-Form
B04Flamengo U20
5
-
1
Bayer Leverkusen
L
Mainz 05
2
-
2
Bayer Leverkusen
D
Bayer Leverkusen
2
-
4
Borussia Dortmund
L
Freiburg
2
-
2
Bayer Leverkusen
D
Bayer Leverkusen
2
-
0
Augsburg
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/13
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Record
BOCLast 5 matches
B041
Win
1
Draw
3
Wins
Bayer Leverkusen
3
-
1
Bochum
Bochum
1
-
1
Bayer Leverkusen
Bochum
0
-
5
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
4
-
0
Bochum
Bochum
3
-
0
Bayer Leverkusen
Goals scored
13- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5