Bochum - Hoffenheim predictions

Hoffenheim will give Bochum a run for their money and there is no doubt about it. However, at 2.49 odds on home win in this match, we still recommend backing the hosts.

The task ahead is well-known to the visiting team. Defeating Bochum on their own field would be a major accomplishment, and doing so is always challenging.

Bochum managed to go home with a 1:1 draw in the last round – which took a considerable effort. They were matched up as visitors against Wolfsburg , who were heavily favoured at odds of 1.65. The home team never pressed their advantage, so the score was even at half-time as well.

Hoffenheim didn’t have much hope of winning their previous Bundesliga engagement – most bookies priced their victory at 2.05. Against all odds, though, they managed to end the bout with a draw thanks to an equaliser in the second half.

Bochum can’t seem to maintain a proper defence whenever they play as visitors. With 6 concessions over the past three away games, it’s obvious some tweaks need to be made in defence.

Given 6 goals conceded in their own net over the past 3 matches, Hoffenheim's defensive line is much to be desired.

These two squads already clashed this season, and Bochum narrowly lost the bout. With a home-field advantage on their side, however, most bookies believe that they’re more likely to win this time.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Saturday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.