Bochum vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Tips
Bochum and Hoffenheim face at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, in a match of the 11th round of the Bundesliga. There is no recent record of direct clashes between the two teams, who have not played any matches in the last 3 years. The last time they met, on 12‑01‑2014, in a match that ended with the final score: Bochum (0‑1) Hoffenheim. In this match, the home factor may have a decisive role, as Hoffenheim has shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.
Bochum Analysis
The home team is currently in the 14th place, with 10 points won, after 3 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Eintracht Frankfurt, by (2‑0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, by (2‑1). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses in away matches, with 24 goals scored and 24 conceded, against 9 wins , 2 draws and 4 defeats at home, with 36 goals scored and 21 conceded. In the last 4 home matches for the league, Bochum has a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, having won 7 points out of 12 possible. In 10 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Bochum enters this game with a 2-1 setback in the trip to Borussia Monchengladbach’s field, putting an end to the two consecutive victories in this Bundesliga: the only goal of the team was signed by Danny Blum. In this round against Hoffenheim, coach Thomas Reis is expected to favor defensive organization and quick transitions through the corridors: Gerrit Holtmann and Takuma Asano should make up the team’s wings. Out of this game are Simon Zoller and Herbert Bockhorn, both with physical problems.
Hoffenheim Analysis
The away team is currently in the 9 th position of the league, with 14 points won, after 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. In the last match, they lost in an away match against FC Bayern München, by (4‑0), in the last match, at home to Hertha BSC, by (2‑0). This is a team that usually favors the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 7 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 19 goals scored and 25 conceded. At home, they won 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, with a total of 36 goals scored and 17 conceded. In the last 5 away league matches Hoffenheim has a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, so they have won 4 points out of 15 possible.
For this competition, you don’t win as a visitor for 4 games. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 10 matches for this competition, they have only turned the score around in 6 matches in which they have conceded the first goal.
Hoffenheim comes motivated for this match after a 2-0 win against Hertha, thus registering their second victory in the last three matches played in the Bundesliga: the team’s goals were scored by Sebastian Rudy and Andrej Kramaric. In this game against Bochum, coach Sebastian Hoeness must focus on keeping the ball and attacks organized by the flanks: Jacob Bruun Larsen is very competent in transporting the ball to attack. On the other hand, striker Andrej Kramaric is the highlight of this team with 3 goals and 6 assists. Out of this game are Ermin Bicakcic, Benjamin Hubner, Marco John and Christoph Baumgartner, all with physical problems.
Bochum – Hoffenheim FREE TIPS
Bochum – Win @ 3.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
