There will be fascinating action in the Bundesliga on Friday, as two sides that sit in the bottom half of the standings will collide. Bochum will be in desperate need of the points, as they currently sit bottom of the Bundesliga standings after losing their last four matches.
Meanwhile, FC Cologne has gone three without a win and will be looking for maximum points to edge closer to the top half. The latest Bundesliga odds, and our Cologne vs Bochum prediction can be found below.
FC Cologne vs. Bochum Matchup Information
FC Cologne vs Bochum
Location: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany.
Date and Time: Friday, March 10, 2023. 2:30 PM ET.
How To Watch: ESPN+
Recent Scores For Last Game
Bochum is one of Cologne’s favored opponents, as they have picked up an average of 1.90 points per game throughout history. That is more than any other team in the top flight. Cologne’s home record in this fixture is mightily impressive, as they have lost just once in their previous 30 matches against Bochum.
That defeat came back in April 2004, and Cologne has won 22 of the matches since then at RheinEnergieStadion. Bochum is currently only on a longer winless run against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga than Cologne. That is a crucial factor ahead of making a Cologne vs Bochum prediction this weekend.
FC Cologne vs Bochum Analysis
FC Cologne
The dominant record for the hosts in this fixture will be evident in the Cologne odds available for this Bundesliga fixture. However, they do come into this showdown with a point to prove, as they have lost two of their previous three matches in the top flight. At present, they sit 12th in the standings, and they have picked up just six victories from 23 Bundesliga games this term.
Since the restart, Cologne has won the second-fewest number of games in the Bundesliga, landing just a single victory. Meanwhile, they also have the league’s worst scoring record since the restart, having found the back of the net on just three occasions.
The hosts will once again be without a number of key players this weekend. Luca Killan remains sidelined until the next matchday, while Jan Thielmann, Kristian Pedersen, and Mark Uth are unlikely to return until the end of the month.
Bochum
The visitors will need a response this weekend, as their recent performances have been way below the standard required. The Bochum stats are certainly daunting coming into this fixture, as they have lost each of their previous four. That run of results has seen them drop to the bottom of the league standings, but a victory this weekend could take them up to 14th before their rivals take to the field.
However, before making Bundesliga predictions on this fixture, it’s important to consider the Bochum defensive record since the restart. No team has allowed more goals than the visitors in this fixture, while they have registered eleven defeats from 12 games on the road. Bochum has picked up just three points on their travels this term, which is considerably the worst away record this term.
Two of their attacking players will also be absent this weekend, with Philipp Hofmann missing through illness, and Simon Zoller not expected back until late March. Gerrit Holtmann is another forward that will be unavailable until the start of April through injury.
Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
- Bochum: +475
- FC Cologne: -163
- Draw: +280
Handicap
- FC Cologne (-1): +162
- Bochum (+1): +125
Over/Under
Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-125) Under 2.5 (+100)
FC Cologne vs. Bochum Betting Pick and Prediction
When it comes to our Cologne vs Bochum prediction this weekend, we find it extremely challenging to see anything other than a home win.
Injuries in the final third of the field for Bochum limit their chances of success, while Cologne has a dominant record in previous home matches against their rivals this weekend, losing just once in 30 matches at the RheinEnergieStadion.
A home win is our selection, with both teams failing to find the back of the net.
- Pick 1: FC Cologne (-163)
- Pick 2: Both Teams Not To Score (-106)
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