Both VFL Bochum and Mainz are among the Bundesliga teams that are in serious threat of relegation. Through the early part of the season, neither side has been able to figure out ways to slow down their opponents. Neither team has collected a solitary win through their first eight Bundesliga matches.
VFL Bochum vs Mainz Picks
- Bundesliga Pick: Bochum +150
Fortunately, or unfortunately for the pessimism among us, there are still plenty more matches for these two teams to try and grab points. Making VFL Bochum vs Mainz betting picks will be an exercise in figuring out which team will be able to be more resilient to stay in the top division of German soccer.
VFL Bochum vs. Mainz Odds
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochum | 0, 1.86 | 2.50 | o 2.5, 3 2.02 |
| Mainz | 0 1.95 | 2.75 | u 2.5, 3 1.81 |
| Draw | 3.50 |
Bundesliga odds show that VFL Bochum is +150 on the three-way moneyline to win at home. Mainz is +170 to win in regulation, while the match is +230 to end in a draw.
VFL Bochum vs. Mainz Information
VFL Bochum vs Mainz
Location of the game: Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum, Germany.
Date & Time: Friday, October 23. 2:30 p.m.
How to watch: ESPN+
VFL Bochum vs. Mainz Analysis
Bochum Hasn’t Been Able to Score
Part of VFL Bochum’s issue has been with finishing chances. The Undescendables’ best result of the season may have been a 0-0 draw with RB Leipzig on Oct. 7. Bochum has gone scoreless in three of its matches this season.
Anyone making VfL Bochum vs Mainz betting picks will see the closest Bochum has come in all competitions to winning was a 2-2 (4-1) loss to Arminia in penalty kicks during the DFB Pokal to open the season.
Looking at Bundesliga scores will show that Kevin Stoger and Takum Asano have been Bochum’s best two players on the attack, contributing two goals apiece.
Key Injuries
Goncalo Paciencia will be out for Bochum. He scored the team’s most recent goal against Freiburg. Patrick Oseterhage, Matus Bero, Michael Esser, and Luis Hartwig are also questionable.
Betting Trends to Know
- Bochum has lost three of its last four matches.
- Five of Bochum’s nine matches in all competitions have ended in draws.
- Three of Bochum’s last four matches have gone over 2.5 goals.
Mainz Has Had Tough Time in League Play
Mainz has had a difficult time even grabbing draws in the Bundesliga. Looking at the Bundesliga schedule will show that Mainz has only been able to grab two points from eight matches. That isn’t a good formula for staying in the top division.
Finding a way back to respectability will mean Mainz will need to generate more scoring. Otherwise, Mainz won’t be able to climb the German Bundesliga standings. Anthony Caci is Mainz’s top goal scorer, recording two goals.
Key Injuries
Philipp Mwene, Nelson Weiper, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, and Jonathan Burkardt will likely be out due to injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- Mainz has had six matches in a row go over 2.5 goals.
- Mainz has lost five of its past six matches.
- Mainz’s only win this year came in a 1-0 win over Elversberg in the DFB Pokal.
VFL Bochum vs. Mainz Betting Picks
While the player stats may indicate Bochum has found a way to grab more draws, anyone making Bochum vs Mainz bettings picks will see both teams have struggled to score goals.
Defensively, each team has also struggled to slow down the opposing team’s attacks. While it’s hard to back either team to win, there is a lean here to VFL Bochum defending home turf and coming away with a much-needed win.
For the over/under, this match should go over the total. Neither team has had much success defending, and each team will be excited to try and attack against the other.
On the spread, it’s probably best to back Mainz at + .5 goal as a hedge on a VFL Bochum moneyline bet. This match ending in a draw wouldn’t be a surprise.
VFL Bochum vs. Mainz Prediction
When making your VFL Bochum vs Mainz betting picks, go with the Bochum to deliver against Mainz.
- Bundesliga Pick: Bochum +150
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