FC Koln vs Bochum Prediction & Tips
Cologne and Bochum play at RheinEnergieStadion, in a match in the 3rd round of the Bundesliga. The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 3 wins and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. The last head-to-head between these two teams, in 18‑08‑2020, ended with Köln winning by (2‑0). In this match, the home factor may play an important role, as Colonia has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Koln Analysis
Currently in 7th position, the home team has won 3 points so far. In the 1st round, they managed to win at home to Hertha BSC by (3‑1). In the following round, the final result was a defeat by (3‑2), against FC Bayern München. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play in front of their fans, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with 22 goals scored and 27 conceded, against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 home defeats, with 23 goals scored and 19 conceded. Colonia has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3 of the last 10 home matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 8 times but managed to turn the score around in 3.
Cologne comes unmotivated for this match after an away defeat, by 3-2, against Bayern Munich. The home team must act in a tactical system in 4-1-3-2, with the objective of using the center aisle to invest in the offensive sector. In addition, it’s foreseeable that Colónia show a very confident attitude, taking into account that they have a squad with more quality. In this drawing, the two most advanced players will be Anthony Modeste and Mark Uth. Coach Steffen Baumgart must be delighted to have all the players ready for this battle.
Bochum Analysis
Currently in 8th position, the visiting team has won 3 points so far. In the 1st round, they lost in an away match against VfL Wolfsburg, by (1‑0). In the following round, the final result was a victory by (2‑0) in a home match against 1. FSV Mainz 05. This is a team not much affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, already that in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 27 goals scored and 19 conceded. At home, they won 11 wins and 4 losses, with a total of 37 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Bochum has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 8 times but managed to turn the score around in 3.
Bochum comes motivated for this match after a home win, by 2-0, against Mainz: Holtmann and Polter scored the “goals” that allowed Bochum to win the three points. The visiting team usually plays in a 4-3-3, favoring offensive transitions and channeling their attack through the side aisles. The two arrows aimed at the “enemy’s” beam will be Gerrit Holtmann and Simon Zoller, with the most offensive reference being the German Sebastian Polter. It is possible that Milos Pantovic, Elvis Rexhbecaj and Anthony Losilla play in the most central part of the field, the latter being responsible for commanding Bochum’s midfield. Coach Thomas Reis will have only one absence for this round: Robert Tesche is still suspended.
FC Koln – Bochum FREE TIPS
ochum – Win @ 3.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
