Bochum - Heidenheim predictions

With bookies pricing a home win at 2.13, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

The visiting team is cognizant of the task before them. A victory over Bochum on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy feat.

Bochum’s previous Bundesliga clash came down to a single goal making the difference. Bochum held well for the first 45 minutes but did not have enough gas in their tank to push through the entire match. In the end, a narrow Köln home defeat is what they will be looking to bounce back from this Saturday.

Heidenheim won their previous Bundesliga outing 3:2, which was quite a spectacle for the fans at their home stadium. Betting against them was considered fairly safe at kick-off, and their opponents Bayern München secured an early lead. In spite of it all, Heidenheim managed to overtake the opposition in the second half and walk away with 3 more points to the tally.

Bochum have been struggling to keep the ball out of their net lately. For instance, their previous 3 Bundesliga matches were marked by more than 5 goals conceded in total.

The visitors’ main concern will be cutting down the concession rate. They conceded more than 5 times in their latest 3 matches, and bucking the trend will be a great step in the right direction.

Bochum have had the chance to play against Heidenheim several times this season, albeit not always as part of the Bundesliga. The matchup recorded several draws and failed to produce a winner so far, but the favourites Bochum are hoping to finally gain a clear advantage over their opponents.

The odds being what they are, remember that they were priced with various injuries in mind. The hosts reported that Mohammed Tolba, Michael Esser, Moritz-Broni Kwarteng, Niclas Thiede, Gonçalo Paciência will have to sit this one out, while Heidenheim will have to make do without Norman Theuerkauf, Thomas Keller, Elidon Qenaj.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.67, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.