In a crucial relegation battle at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Hoffenheim emerged victorious with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bochum. The match, laden with tension and importance for both sides’ Bundesliga survival hopes, saw Hoffenheim snatch all three points thanks to a 72nd-minute long-range strike from Bischof. The result lifted Hoffenheim further away from the relegation zone, while Bochum were left to rue their missed opportunities in a game they largely dominated.