Bayern Munich Prepares for Tough Match Against VfL Bochum

MUNICH, Germany — Bayern Munich looks to maintain its lead in the Bundesliga as they host VfL Bochum on March 8, 2025. The reigning champions, enjoying an unbeaten streak of ten league matches, aim to extend their comfortable eight-point cushion over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen.

Head coach Vincent Kompany expressed confidence in his team’s performance but remains cautious about Bochum’s potential to cause an upset. “I know that these games are the most dangerous when you expected to win,” Kompany said. “Only tomorrow is interesting for us at the moment and that is our focus.”

Bayern is fresh off a commanding 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in their last outing, with standout performances from Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala, who both contributed important goals. However, the squad will see some changes, particularly in goal, where Jonas Urbig is set to replace injured captain Manuel Neuer.

<p“Manuel needs time to recover until the international break,” Kompany explained. “Jonas has performed well in training and should carry that confidence into tomorrow’s game.”

The team will also miss defender Aleksandar Pavlović due to illness and Daniel Peretz is still working to return from injury. Despite the rotation, Kompany emphasized that the club’s success hinges on a collective effort. “Every game is about the job, the club, the fans,” he stated. “You show that not only in quality, but also in appearance.”

Bochum, currently sitting 16th in the league, will look to bounce back after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Hoffenheim in their last match. Although their recent performance has improved, they face a daunting challenge against a Bayern team that has relentlessly dominated opponents at home, scoring 10 goals and keeping two clean sheets over their last three matches.

The last time Bochum won away at Bayern was in 1991, a statistic that adds pressure to their task ahead. The club has failed to score in their last three visits to the Allianz Arena, conceding 17 goals during that span.

Despite the odds, Kompany remains vigilant. “We want to find a good balance; we are not overlooking Bochum,” he reiterated. “Our approach to balancing the matches demonstrates our professional mentality.”

The match is set to kick off at 3:30 PM CET, and with both teams facing pressure to perform, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting clash in the Bundesliga.