Bayern Munich look to continue their run back up the Bundesliga table and move within two points of the top when they visit Bochum on Saturday.
Bayern stunned all of Europe as they thrashed Juventus 4-1 on Tuesday in the Champions League, sending the Germans into the round of 16. In addition, they have not lost in eight league matches, including last week's 2-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Bochum, meanwhile, have not beaten Bayern since February 2004, and they come into the match on the heels of consecutive draws against Köln and Stuttgart. They currently sit just a single point above the relegation zone after 15 games this season.
Bochum are without Diego Klimowicz (suspension) and Kevin Vogt (injury). Philipp Bönig and Antar Yahia continue to recover from injuries and will not feature for Heiko Herrlich's side.
Bayern manager Louis van Gaal, who has recently seen some of the pressure lifted from his shoulders, continues to be without both Luca Toni and Franck Ribéry, but Miroslav Klose should be fit enough to be on the bench. Arjen Robben also is a question mark.
Bayern are flying high at the moment, and Bochum will have their work cut out for them. Bayern must keep up the pace to avoid a letdown after the win over Juve, but they should be in line for a win.
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