Schalke 04 - Bochum betting tips and odds

Schalke 04 should not have bigger problems running away with three points in this match if they stick to their game plan. However, Bochum can be a tough nut to crack and the home side need to be on top of their game.

Bochum will have little to hope for in this match. 3.70 betting odds on them winning paint a pretty clear picture and from this standpoint there is little doubt in regard to the outcome of this clash.

All things considered, Schalke will have been happy with their previous Bundesliga result. They had a tough trip where everyone predicted they would end up coming from bleeding but Schalke held their ground both in the first and the second half to earn a point in a Stuttgart HT/FT Draw.

Bochum are coming on the back of a harsh 0:2 defeat at home in their previous showdown. While harsh for their home supporters, such an outcome was not unexpected. In fact, the tied score at the 45-minute mark was more surprising than the full-time result.

With 7 concessions over the last 3 matches, Schalke 04 will definitely have to make some improvements in their defensive line.

Results and standings notwithstanding, Bochum have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Bundesliga. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

The hosts are well within the lower end of the table, with just 1 point separating them from the relegation zone. The season is just starting to heat up, though, and this is just one of the challenges they’ll face in the weeks ahead.

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.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.75, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.