VFL Bochum 1848 vs SV Werder Bremen: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals

The Bundesliga week 17 is set to witness a compelling match-up as the fourteenth-place team Bochum squares off against the thirteenth-place Werder Bremen on 14th January 2024. Scheduled to be held at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion in Bochum, this fixture offers a tantalizing clash of styles and form. 

While Werder Bremen has been a juggernaut, steamrolling opponents with a blend of attacking flair and defensive solidity, Bochum has been a wild card - capable of both brilliance and lapses. 

With Bochum aiming to extend their winning streak on home grounds and Werder Bremen seeking to find their first win away from home after 5 unsuccessful attempts. This match promises to be an intriguing battle that could have far-reaching implications for both teams' seasons.

VfL Bochum's recent form has been mixed. Their last few matches include a 0-0 draw with Heidenheim, a 3-1 win over Wolfsburg, a 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim, a 3-0 win against Union Berlin and a 4-0 loss against Leverkusen. When playing at home, Bochum has won 2 games, drawn 2 and lost one of the last 5 games played.

Bochum has demonstrated the ability to secure wins but has also experienced some inconsistencies, particularly in away matches.

Werder Bremen's recent form has been inconsistent. Their last few matches include a 2-2 draw against Borussia M'gladbach, a 2-0 win over Augsburg, followed by two consecutive losses against Stuttgart (2-0) and Bayer Leverkusen (3-0), and another 2-2 draw with Frankfurt. When playing away from home, Werder Bremen is without a win when considering the last 5 games played. 

Werder Bremen has shown an ability to score but also a tendency to concede goals. Their inconsistency in securing wins is a notable concern.

Bochum appears to have the upper hand, particularly in terms of their attacking strength and when playing at home. Werder Bremen, while capable of scoring, has shown defensive weaknesses that Bochum could exploit.

Score Prediction: Bochum 3 - 1 Werder Bremen

Bochum's consistent goal-scoring ability especially when playing at home and recent form suggest they could manage to score multiple goals against Werder Bremen. Werder Bremen's tendency to concede, coupled with their ability to find the net themselves, leads to a prediction of a win for Bochum with both teams scoring.