On Saturday, January 28, Mainz will host Bochum at the Mewa Arena for a Bundesliga matchday 18 match. The hosts have just lost to Borussia Dortmund, 2-1, at home on Wednesday. In the first four minutes, both teams scored. The competition reached off to a frenetic start.
The game appeared to be going to a draw, but Gio Reyna came up with a different plan and scored the winning goal with almost the last kick of the game. In contrast, Bochum was defeated by Bayer Leverkusen 2-0. Adam Hlozek secured the victory in the 53rd minute after Edmond Tapsoba scored from the spot in the eighth minute.
Die Unabsteigbaren remained in 16th place with 16 points following the defeat. Based on goal difference, they are in the relegation zone. In contrast, Mainz is 12th with 20 points from 17 games.
Mainz vs VfL Bochum Match Details :
- Mainz 05 v VfL Bochum
- Bundesliga Germany
- Date – 28/01/2023
- Starting time – 14:30 UTC
- Venue: Mewa Arena, Mainz, Germany
Mainz vs VfL Bochum Prediction :
With only four points separating the two teams, this game is a six-pointer for relegation in many ways. Mainz lost in difficult circumstances to Dortmund, but they have a chance to get back on track against a team fighting relegation.
Bochum, on the other hand, is aware that a victory will move them closer to Mainz and out of the bottom three, but their subpar away record does not inspire confidence. With goals coming from both ends, the hosts should win by a sliver.
Prediction: Mainz 2-1 Bochum
Mainz vs VfL Bochum Head to head :
Mainz has won 10 of their last 19 games against Bochum, who have won seven of those games and drawn two others. On the first day of the current season, Mainz prevailed 2-1 on the road in their most recent meeting, which took place in August 2022.
In the Bundesliga, Mainz is winless in six games. Bochum, who were in the relegation zone prior to the game, hopes to become the third team to win at Mainz this season. With just seven points from eight games, Mainz’s home record this season ranks second worst in the league.
With just three points from nine games, Bochum’s away record is the second-worst in the league.
Mainz vs VfL Bochum Team news :
Svensson’s chances of turning things around are harmed by the fact that Mainz will almost certainly remain without Robin Zentner, Delano Burgzorg, Jonathan Burkardt, and Marlon Mustapha due to injury for their crucial matchup this weekend.
With Anton Stach and Dominik Kohr likely competing for a position in midfield alongside Leandro Barreiro, Stefan Bell and Alexander Hack could return to their manager’s back three to provide additional defensive stability.
In the meantime, Bochum will not be able to travel without Paul Grave, Cristian Gamboa, or Ivan Ordets because of injuries to their knees and shoulders, respectively. As a more natural figure at the base of the midfield, Pierre Kunde could take the place of Erhan Masovic.
However, despite losing for the first time in nearly three months last time out, Letsch is unlikely to make any selection adjustments.
Mainz vs VfL Bochum Betting tips :
- Tip 1 – Mainz will win
- Tip 2 – Both teams will score
- Tip 3 – The score should Over 2.5 goals
Mainz vs VfL Bochum Lineups :
Mainz 05:
- Dahmen;
- Bell, Hack, Caci;
- Widmer, Barreiro, Kohr, Martin;
- Jae-sung, Onisiwo, Ingvartsen
VfL Bochum:
- Riemann;
- Janko, Lampropoulos, Schlotterbeck, Soares;
- Losilla, Kunde;
- Asano, Stoger, Antwi-Adjei;
- Hofmann
Mainz vs VfL Bochum Where to Watch :
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