VfL Bochum 1848 ground out a 1-0 win at Eintracht Braunschweig, with Philipp Hofmann's 18th-minute goal settling a tight 2. Bundesliga encounter. The hosts had more of the ball and more shots, but Bochum's sharper finishing made the difference.
Hofmann struck early, converting after Koji Miyoshi's assist to put Bochum ahead. Braunschweig responded with 17 shots to Bochum's 13, but only three of those hit the target, while Bochum managed four. Both goalkeepers made three saves, and the three big chances each side created were all missed.
The underlying numbers show just how close it was: Braunschweig enjoyed 55% possession and completed 402 passes to Bochum's 298, yet their expected goals of 1.51 went unrewarded against Bochum's 1.23. Bochum took their one clear opening and held on, while Braunschweig's toil produced nothing.
