FC Koln vs VFL Bochum Prediction: A low scoring game to be played

In their quest to escape the relegation zone, Bochum will take on Köln on Saturday at RheinEnergieSTADION. Köln is now in danger of dropping to the lower division. Bochum wants to acquire three more points. Köln now sits seven points behind Bochum, the first team outside of the relegation zones, in 17th position with 19 points after seven games left. Positioned 15th with 26 points is VfL Bochum 1848.

Bochum has just defeated Köln, being undefeated in their past four Bundesliga games (Wins 1, Draws 3, Losses 0). In their first league meeting since August 2021, Köln is hoping to win. During their winning run, VfL Bochum 1848 has outscored der Effzeh 6-4.

With just two wins, eight defeats, and three draws in their 13 Bundesliga games this season, Köln will want to improve their recent dismal performance against RheinEnergieSTADION. In order to break a three-game home losing run that dates back to February 16 against Werder Bremen, Der Effzeh will be sidelined. With four draws, eight defeats, and just one victory in league away games this season, Bochum will try to turn around a dismal run of road performance. To snap a seven-game losing record on the road (wins 0 draws 2 losses 5), VfL Bochum 1848 will be playing. Since their November 2023 match against Darmstadt 98, they have not secured a victory away from home.

Köln has picked up three draws and three losses in their previous six league games. For their part, Bochum has lost four of their previous six games, drawn one, and won one.

Köln has 3 wins, 10 draws, and 14 losses thus far this season in the Bundesliga, which is Very Poor overall. With 11 percent of matches won, Köln's current Bundesliga Table standings put them 17th out of 18 clubs. With two wins, three ties, and eight losses, Köln's home record is abysmal. Additionally, with one victory, seven ties, and six defeats, their away record is regarded as bad.

In all, Köln has scored 21 goals in the Bundesliga this year.

With 5 wins, 11 draws, and 11 loses so far this season in the Bundesliga, Bochum's performance is subpar overall. Thanks to their 19% match winning percentage, Bochum is presently ranked 15th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. Having recorded 4 victories, 7 draws, and 3 loses, Bochum's home record is mediocre. Additionally, with 1 victory, 4 ties, and 8 defeats, their away record is regarded as quite bad.

In the Bundesliga so far this season, Bochum has scored 32 goals.

Given the recent form of both teams, we expect a low-scoring game. FC Koln's strong defence could pose challenges, but their lack of scoring might be a disadvantage.

Score Prediction: FC Koln 1 - 0 Bochum

FC Koln's attacking capabilities and Bochum's scoring struggles suggest that FC Koln might be able to secure a win. FC Koln's strong defence might resist Bochum's attacks, but their offensive shortcomings could prevent them from scoring. This game has low-scoring written all over it.