Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction: Who will be stronger?

Bochum will host Borussia D in the German Cup round of 16. Bumblebees approach the game in excellent condition, which could be a big problem for the hosts. Who will be stronger?

Bochum

After the end of the winter break, Bochum showed rather average results. They played four matches in the national championship, with two wins - 3:1 over Hertha and 5:2 over Hoffenheim, and suffered two setbacks - 0:2 from Bayer and 2:5 from Mainz.

Bochum reached the German Cup round of 16, not without problems. In round of 64, the team had no problems, beating FC Viktoria Berlin 3:0, but things were not as straightforward in the round of 16. They met with Elfsborg on the road, which they won only 1:0, and the winning goal was scored only in 85 minutes.

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia D looks noticeably stronger in the Bundesliga. After Week 19, they are fighting to remain in the top three, with one more point than fourth-placed Leipzig. It should also be noted that the Bumblebees look particularly good after the winter break. They won four matches in a row, with a total score of 13:5. As for Borussia's performance in the national cup, they beat Munich 1860, scoring three unanswered goals, and then confidently beat Hannover 2:0.

Expert Betting Tips

Borussia D approaches the game as a favorite, which is not surprising, given the teams' performance in the national championship. While Bochum is fighting for survival, the Bumblebees are fighting for a place in the top three. In general, the difference in class is noticeable. Also, quite a significant indicator is their face-to-face game in this campaign, where Borussia crushed the opponent with a score of 3:0. On this basis, we suggest betting on a clean win for the second team.