Bayern Looks to Reclaim Top Spot from Bochum Trip

Bavarian Giants Seek Return to Winning Ways After Loss

After a disappointing defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach, German champions Bayern Munich will be looking to get back to winning ways when they travel to Bochum on Saturday. The Bavarians are currently two points behind leaders Union Berlin, and they will be keen to close the gap and reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga.

Nagelsmann Urges Team to Show Character

Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann has urged his team to show character and bounce back from their recent loss. He said, "We have to show that we are still the best team in the league. We have to go to Bochum and win. We have to show our quality and our mentality."

• Bayern have won their last four matches against Bochum.
• The Bavarians have scored at least three goals in each of their last three meetings with Bochum.
• Bochum have only won one of their last five home matches in the Bundesliga.

Bochum Hoping to Cause Upset

Bochum will be hoping to cause an upset and give Bayern a run for their money. The Ruhr Valley club are currently 16th in the Bundesliga, and they will be keen to climb the table and avoid relegation. Bochum coach Thomas Letsch said, "We know that Bayern are a great team, but we are not afraid of them. We will give them a game and see what happens."

Key Battle: Lewandowski vs. Schlotterbeck

One of the key battles in the match will be between Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski and Bochum defender Armel Bella-Kotchap. Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world, and he will be looking to add to his tally of 27 goals this season. Bella-Kotchap is a talented young defender, and he will be tasked with keeping Lewandowski quiet.

Prediction

Bayern Munich are the clear favorites to win the match. They have a much stronger squad than Bochum, and they will be keen to get back to winning ways after their recent loss. However, Bochum will be no pushovers, and they will be hoping to cause an upset. The match is likely to be close, but Bayern should have enough quality to win.

Conclusion

Bayern Munich will be looking to reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga when they travel to Bochum on Saturday. The Bavarians are two points behind leaders Union Berlin, and they will be keen to close the gap and reclaim top spot. Bochum will be hoping to cause an upset, but Bayern should have enough quality to win.