Five facts about RB Leipzig's match at VfL Bochum

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RB with a very good record

RB have faced VfL twelve times in competitive matches so far. The Saxons have celebrated ten victories, with the Ruhpott club winning only once.

Leipzig with strong defense in the VfL duels

When RB meet VfL, it is usually the defense that stands firm. Eight of the twelve competitive matches ended with a clean sheet. They scored 25 times themselves and conceded just four goals. However, RB usually struggled in Bochum.

Baumgartner as a striker?

Until now, Christoph Baumgartner usually played from a hanging position at RB. Due to Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda's yellow-red suspensions, the Austrian Footballer of the Year is the only healthy striker in coach Marco Rose's squad against Bochum. And therefore predestined for the position up front.

Goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi still unbeaten against Bochum

Goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi is a guarantee of success for RB in games against VfL. Whenever the Hungarian has been in goal against Bochum, the Saxons have always won.

Poulsen loves scoring against Bochum

Of Leipzig's current squad, Yussuf Poulsen is the top scorer against VfL. The Dane netted four times. After his long injury layoff, Poulsen could make his comeback in Bochum.