LiontipsUnion vs Bochum. Prediction and bets on the Bundesliga match
Command Analysis
Current form
Union is in a serious decline and has not won in the Bundesliga for six rounds in a row (two draws and four defeats). In the last match, the Berliners played Stuttgart, were leading 2:0, but could not hold on to the advantage and lost 2:3. In the standings, Bo Svensson charges have fallen to 12th place, although they were in the European Cup zone not long ago. Many problems are associated with weak play in attack - only 12 goals scored, worse results in the championship only for St. Pauli and Bochum. There is no bright leader in the attack who could boldly take the game on himself and score.
Disqualifications and injuries
Stein and Ilic are out with injuries, while Volland participation is in doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- In four of the last five matches, Union did not win in the first half
- Goals have been exchanged in four of Union previous five home matches in the Bundesliga
Estimated line-up: Rennow - Duki, Vogt, Leite - Skov, Khedira, Schaefer, Rothe - Yehn, Hollerbach - Schkarke.
Current form
After Dieter Hecking arrived, Bochum improved their defensive play, conceding more than one goal only to Stuttgart. However, nothing is working out in attack - they have scored only one goal in four matches under the new coach. As a result, there has been no breakthrough in terms of scoring points. The "unbending" have lost their previous three matches, without scoring a single goal. In the last round, there was a minimal 0:1 defeat to Werder. Bochum still closes the table with two points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Boadu is injured and will not play today. Medich appearance on the field is in doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- Bochum have failed to score more than one goal in six of their last eight away games.
- Bochum have conceded the first goal in six of their last eight away games
Estimated line-up: Drewes - Erman, Ordets, Bernardo - Passlack, Sissoko, Bero, Vittek - Miyosi, Hofman, Holtmann.
Trends
Bochum to score in first half
In the last two head-to-head matches, Bochum scored goals in the opening 45 minutes
3.00Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in three of the four previous personal meetings
1.40Bet Exact score 1:1
Union have drawn two of their last three home games
7.00Tip and bets
Union and Bochum are in decline, relying on defense in their game, but the attack is not showing anything. It is highly likely that in a face-to-face match between such largely similar opponents in style, there will not be an abundance of goals scored. Moreover, in the four previous matches involving the guests, more than two goals were not scored.
Our prediction is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.85
Bet on the outcome
Despite recent failures, Union is considered a favorite by bookmakers. This is largely due to the home field factor and a higher position in the table. However, it is worth noting that Bochum has not lost to Union in four previous face-to-face encounters. We think that the visitors are currently in no way inferior to the Berliners in terms of play and are capable of playing for at least a draw.
The second bet is a victory for Bochum with an Asian handicap (+1) with odds of 1.84
Bet on the first half
Tournament points are important for the teams, and no one will take an unjustified risk right away. Union played a draw in the first half in three of the four previous matches, which we expect to happen today.
Forecast - draw in the first half with odds of 2.30
