Highlights
M. Fritz
Full-time: Bochum 1-2 Freiburg
© IMAGO/RHR-FOTO
Full-time
90'
+ 5
Asano off target
Asano shoots off target and and that might well be that for the hosts.
90'
+ 5
Riemann almost caught out
Unsurprisingly, Riemann is eventually caught playing outfield and Höler has a chance to end proceedings. The striker's shot is weak, however, and Bochum can clear.
90'
+ 3
Time added on
We're into the third of five extra minutes.
90'
+ 2
Kübler into the book
Kübler body checks Anthony Losilla and we have one more booking in this game.
90'
+ 2
90'
+ 1
Almost, Schlotterbeck
Stöger whips a corner into the centre and suddenly Schlotterbeck is there, unmarked and with the ball landing on his forehead! Schlotterbeck heads a fine chance wide.
90'
Late change
Freiburg send Yannik Keitel on for the closing stages.
90'
Substitution
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
87'
Freiburg holding firm
The visitors are keeping Bochum at arms length at the moment. Bochum's attacking efforts have been aided by their goalkeeper Riemann, who is taking a hell of a chance playing in the Freiburg half.
83'
Time wasting
Günter takes an age over a free kick and the referee suggests the Freiburg man hurry up, by way of a booking.
82'
Losilla warned
Losilla pulls Nicolas Höfler back, preventing a counter attack. Yellow card.
Barnstorming finish
© Christof Koepsel
78'
Same again
It's that man Paciência again who gets an effort away, this time with his head. Atubolu gets down to save.
77'
Paciência piledriver
Bochum swarm forward again and the ball breaks for Gonçalo Paciência, who batters a shot left and over the bar.
75'
More Freiburg changes
Röhl and Kübler are on as Freiburg look to stem the Bochum flow.
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
74'
Höler in the book
Höler gives Ordets a kick and that's a booking for the Freiburg forward.
71'
Bochum expect
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
0.74
0.71
2
Goals
70'
Freiburg changes
The visitors make a move on the bench: Grifo is replaced by Muslija while Höler comes in for Sallai.
69'
Substitution
69'
Substitution
67'
Risky business
Stöger's set-piece is glanced back towards his own goal by Gulde. The ball drops narrowly wide.
65'
Chances flowing
Goal attempts
8off target
5on target
2off target
4on target
64'
Asano chance
Takuma Asano whacks a shot at the target which Atubolu saves. This game is suddenly full of life.
62'
Home side are back
Bochum are back in it after a solid spell of possession. Stöger's corner from the right is brilliantly headed back across goal and in at the far corner by Ordets.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
61'
Bochum changes
Thomas Letsch sends Gonçalo Paciência and Lukas Daschner on as the hosts chase this game.
60'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
59'
Gulde booked
Gulde sees yellow for a studs up challenge on Förster
56'
Gregoritsch on fire
The Austrian has now been involved in six goals (four goals and two assists) in his last six games in all competitions.
55'
Win Probability
Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
0'
25.4 %
Now
86.1 %
54'
Atubolu alert
Erhan Mašović slams a shot at the target which Atubolu parries out.
53'
That man Gregoritsch
A slow, deliberate build-up from Freiburg ends with Ritsu Dōan floating a brilliant pass into the centre. Gregoritsch is there in the middle and heads down past Riemann.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
52'
Bochum getting closer
Plenty of pressure from Bochum here as Kevin Stöger plays a ball into the centre. Freiburg hack clear.
47'
Hosts on the attack
Broschinski has an effort that is deflected over the crossbar. The subsequent corner comes to nothing.
46'
Bochum change
The hosts throw Philipp Hofmann into the mix for the second half.
46'
Off we go again ...
Freiburg get the second half underway.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Substitution
Half-time: Bochum 0-1 Freiburg
© IMAGO/BEAUTIFUL SPORTS/Buriakov
Half-time
45'
+ 4
One yellow each
Mašović and Sallai are both booked for a silly off-the-ball incident.
45'
+ 4
45'
+ 4
45'
+ 3
Bochum chance
Tim Oermann whips a cross from the right towards the far post where Kevin Stöger is arriving. The Bochum No.7 heads narrowly off target. Decent opportunity.
45'
Time added on
We'll have four extra minutes tacked onto the end of this first half.
43'
Ordets header
Ivan Ordets rises and glances a header at goal, but Atubolu saves handily enough.
42'
Tempers rising
A melee follows a late challenge and Eggestein emerges to see a yellow card raised in his direction.
38'
Bochum fuming
Ginter has arms around Broschinski and both go down inside the Freiburg box. The home fans are livid, as is coach Thomas Letsch. Their protests are falling on deaf ears, however, as the referee waves play on.
36'
Freibrug lead
Bochum fail to deal with a long throw-in and their slack defending eventually comes back to haunt them. Sildillia's ball into the mixer is cushioned into Eggestein's path via Gregoritsch's header and the Freiburg No. 8 sends a finish in off the far post.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
35'
No-go Bernardo
Bernardo's cross-shot is deflected away from the target and the home fans are getting a touch frustrated.
35'
Bookings for either side
Bernardo sees yellow for a foul on Sildillia while Höfler is booked for bringing down Stöger soon afterwards.
Tough battle
© IMAGO/RHR-FOTO
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Bochum claim
Kiliann Sildillia connects slightly awkwardly with the ball as he looks to clear inside his own area. The Bochum fans immediately roar "handball" but after a quick review, it's a case of nothing doing and on we go.
25'
Honours even
Goal attempts
1off target
1on target
1off target
1on target
23'
Freiburg alive
Freiburg finally mount an attack and it's Ritsu Dōan who hits a snapshot that zips into the arms of Riemann.
21'
Broschinski off target
Moritz Broschinski has a pop for the hosts but that's missed the target.
17'
Bochum edging it
Possession (%)
5149
12'
Schlotterbeck shot
Keven Schlotterbeck slams a shot at the target from distance but Atubolu is equal to it, the goalkeeper getting down to palm the ball out.
8'
Stöger searching
Kevin Stöger finds some space on the left but his cross flies straight into Atubolu's hands.
7'
Awaiting first chance
Both teams are taking some time to settle into their respective shapes following that delay.
4'
Game back on
After a short delay to the start of proceedings, we're back underway.
1'
Peeeeeep!
Bochum get us underway ...
Kick-off!
Teams out!
We're all set to go in Bochum ...
It's almost time
The sun is shining down on a packed Ruhrstadion as we await both teams. Stunning atmosphere inside the ground.
2:03
Miloš Pantović peach
Recent history on Freiburg's side
© Alex Grimm/Getty Images
An unwanted six
Both sides are enduring a troubled relationship with the number six right now. Bochum have won only one of their last six games (against Bayern Munich, admittedly) while Freiburg have failed to win any of their last six Bundesliga games, their worst top-flight run in three years.
Freiburg team news
© IMAGO/Grant Hubbs
Bochum team news
© IMAGO/Eibner
Bochum starting XI
Riemann - Oermann, Ordets, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo - Mašović, Losilla (c) - Asano, Stöger, Förster - Broschinski
Bochum subs
Rölleke, Wittek, Loosli, Gamboa, Passlack, Elezi, Daschner, Paciência, Hofmann
Freiburg starting XI
Atubolu - Sildillia, Ginter, Gulde, Günter (c) - Eggestein, Höfler - Dōan, Sallai, Grifo - Gregoritsch
Freiburg subs
Müller, Szalai, Kübler, Keitel, Röhl, Muslija, Adamu, Höler, Philipp
Relegation battle vs. European race
Victory in Sunday's first game of three would allow Bochum to open up a 10-point gap to the bottom three. As for Freiburg, they can move level with seventh-place Hoffenheim if they win today. That would keep them firmly in the hunt for a European place.
Goals on the cards
Freiburg have conceded at least two goals in each of their last seven games. Bochum have shipped nine across their previous two alone.
Probable line-ups
© Alex Grimm
2:00
Watch: Freiburg 2-1 Bochum - previous meeting
2:03
Watch: Bochum 1-4 RB Leipzig - highlights
2:03
Watch: Freiburg 2-2 Bayern Munich - highlights
0:30