RB Leipzig vs. VfL Bochum: Match Preview and Live Coverage

Match Details

* **Date:** August 24, 2024 * **Time:** 1:30 PM UTC * **Venue:** Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany

Live Coverage

* **TV:** ESPN * **Streaming:** ESPN+

Preview

RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum will face off on Matchday 8 of the 2022-2023 Bundesliga season. RB Leipzig has had a strong start to the season, winning three of their first seven matches. They currently sit in fifth place in the table, three points behind leaders Bayern Munich. VfL Bochum has struggled this season, winning only once in their first seven matches. They are currently in 17th place in the table, just one point above the relegation zone. This match is a must-win for VfL Bochum if they want to avoid being drawn into a relegation battle. RB Leipzig, on the other hand, will be looking to continue their strong start to the season and move up the table.

Key Players to Watch

* **RB Leipzig:** Christopher Nkunku, Timo Werner, Dani Olmo * **VfL Bochum:** Takuma Asano, Philipp Hofmann, Gerrit Holtmann

Prediction

RB Leipzig is the clear favorite in this match. They have a more talented squad and have been in better form this season. VfL Bochum will need to play their best game of the season if they want to get anything out of this match.

Matchday 8 Fixtures

* **Friday, August 25:** * RB Leipzig vs. VfL Bochum * Borussia Dortmund vs. Hoffenheim * **Saturday, August 26:** * Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin * Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Monchengladbach * **Sunday, August 27:** * Wolfsburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen * Stuttgart vs. Schalke 04