The Matchday 33 Bundesliga clash between Bochum and Mainz will take place on May 10 at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Bochum vs. Mainz: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee
Tobias Stieler (Germany)
Matches – 14 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 50;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 36%.
Predicted lineups for Bochum vs. Mainz
Bochum (4-2-3-1): Manuel Riemann – Danilo Soares, Vasilis Lampropoulos, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Cristian Gamboa – Anthony Losilla, Robert Tesche – Gerrit Holtmann, Milos Pantovic, Takuma Asano – Sebastian Polter.
Mainz (3-4-2-1): Robin Zentner – Moussa Niakhaté, Stefan Bell, Alexander Hack – Silvan Widmer, Leandro Barreiro, Dominik Kohr, Aarón Martín – Jonathan Burkardt, Karim Onisiwo – Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Bochum
In their last match, Bochum suffered a 0-2 defeat away to Bayern Munich. As a result, the team has now gone three matches without a win in the Bundesliga (1 draw, 2 losses). Bochum currently sits in 14th place with 34 points, just two points above the relegation zone. They need a positive result in this match to secure their place in the Bundesliga for next season.
- Bochum has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Bundesliga (3 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last six home games in this competition.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 5 of Bochum's last 7 home matches in the Bundesliga.
Mainz
Mainz comes into this match following a 3-0 victory at home against Hertha Berlin. This win extended their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga to four matches (3 wins, 1 draw). Mainz is currently in 8th place with 49 points and is in contention for a spot in European competitions next season. A win in this match could boost their chances significantly.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the Bundesliga (1 draw, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Mainz's last 7 away games in this competition.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Mainz's last 7 away matches in the Bundesliga.
Bochum vs. Mainz: Match Prediction
Bochum has shown resilience at home, often securing positive results against mid-table teams. They have managed to keep their defensive structure intact, conceding only one goal in their last two home matches. However, Bochum has struggled to find the net consistently in this competition.
Mainz, on the other hand, has displayed contrasting performances at home and away. They have been prolific at home, scoring eight goals in their last two matches, but have struggled to replicate that form on the road. In 6 of Mainz's last 7 away Bundesliga games, they have not scored more than one goal, while conceding a maximum of one goal in 7 of their last 10 away matches in this competition.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
