Mainz vs VfL Bochum Prediction: Can Mainz return to winning ways to boost confidence?

With both teams losing during midweek games, they will be hoping to return to winning ways. While Mainz is 6 games without a win, Bochum’s loss in the midweek games resulted in Bochum dropping to the 16th position. Mainz started the season in good form winning games but these wins have haltered mainly due to injury. The fixture pile has not been favourable to a lot of teams and Mainz is no exception. Some expert predictions are presented below.

Mainz (LDDLL)

Mainz started the season on a strong foot but some poor run sees Mainz in 12th position. Mainz seems to play better away from home as they have played 9 games (lost 4, won 4, and drawn 1). However, the home form of Mainz is very poor. At home, they have played 8, won 1, lost 3, and drawn 4. Mainz have scored 21 goals this season with 12 coming away from home and have conceded 27 with 11 on home turf.

VfL Bochum (WWLDL)

The win against Mainz in week 1 of the Bundesliga will give Bochum enough confidence to aim for a repeat. That match ended 2 (Bochum) to 1 (Mainz) with Bochum enjoying the lion’s share of possession. Although Bochum is languishing in 16th position, they have won 3 of the last matches played. Should Bochum tighten things up at the back, they have a real chance of winning the match.

Bochum have won 5, lost 11 and drawn 1 in the 17 Bundesliga matches played so far. The away form of Bochum is not encouraging as they have played 11 but won 3 (27%). The 11 away matches resulted in Bochum conceding 24 goals and scoring 5. Considering only away games, Bochum lies in the 17th position. According to the matches played so far, Bochum have an 11% probability of keeping a clean sheet.

Expert Betting Tips

The last 15 matches played resulted in Bochum winning 3, Mainz winning 9, and the remaining 3 ending in a draw. The last 7 of the matches played resulted in both teams scoring. While Mainz average 2.27 goals per game, Bochum averages 1.19 goals per season. Hence expect goals over 1.5 but over 2.5 is not far-fetched. Below are the expert predictions.

• Over 2.5 for 1.83 odds (betking);
• BTTS for 1.81 odds (1xbet);
• Over 4.5 cards for 2.11 odds (bet365).