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Hoffenheim and Bochum return to action in the German Bundesliga when they go head-to-head at the PreZero Arena on Saturday. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this year, with Peter Zeidler’s men claiming a thrilling 3-2 victory when they clashed back in April.
Hoffenheim were left disappointed in their last outing before the international break as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Stuttgart after conceding a 99th-minute equalizer at the MHP Arena.
This followed a 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Europa League on October 3, a result which saw their five-game winless run across all competitions come to an end.
Hoffenheim have picked up just four points from their six Bundesliga games this season to sit 16th in the table, three points above Saturday’s visitors who are rooted to the bottom of the pile.
Bochum, on the other hand, failed to secure a morale-boosting result during the break as they fell to a 3-2 friendly defeat against FC Koln at the Franz-Kremer-Stadion.
This was in keeping with their struggles in the Bundesliga, where Zeidler’s men are one of just two sides yet to taste victory this season, having picked up one draw and lost five of their six matches.
While Bochum will look to find their feet this weekend, they journey to the PreZero Arena, where they have lost three of their last four visits since September 2009.
Hoffenheim vs Bochum Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Bochum boast a superior record in the history of this fixture, having picked up eight wins from the last 13 meetings between the sides, compared to Hoffenheim’s eight victories.
- Zeidler’s side have failed to taste victory in their seven competitive matches this season, losing six and picking up one draw so far.
- Hoffenheim are on a run of five consecutive games without a win in the Bundesliga, losing four and claiming one draw since a 3-2 victory over Holstein Kiel in August’s season opener.
- Bochum have won just one of their most recent 10 games in the Bundesliga while losing eight and picking up one draw since mid-May.
Hoffenheim vs Bochum Prediction
Hoffenheim and Bochum find themselves at the wrong end of the table after stumbling into the campaign and will both be looking to secure a morale-boosting result this weekend.
Hoffenheim are firm favorites on paper and we are backing them to secure all three points in front of their home supporters.
Prediction: Hoffenheim 3-1 Bochum
Hoffenheim vs Bochum Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Hoffenheim to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in the last five meetings between the two sides)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in their last five clashes)
