1 Fsv Mainz 05 vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 16/03/2024, 01:51  by Joseph King in Bundesliga Predictions

17th-place Mainz will try to move out of the automatic relegation zone when they host 15th-placed VfL Bochum for matchday 26 in the German Bundesliga. With a record of 2-10-13, Mainz have accumulated a total of only 16 points as we enter into the home stretch of the league season. They’ll have to pick up the pieces after a humiliating outing against Bayern last weekend which saw them suffer a demoralizing 8-1 away loss. Prior to the Bayern defeat, Mainz’s defense was actually quite solid. However, now with 46 goals conceded in 25 matches, the 05ers have the fourth-worst defensive record in the league. Mainz’s two wins on the season have both come at the Mewa Arena while they are winless on the road. Their last triumph came on February 17th when they ran out 1-0 winners at home over Augsburg. Only three times this season have Mainz scored multiple goals in a match with their 20 total goals the second-lowest in the league.

Bochum will be desperate to put a stop to their current losing streak as their lead over the relegation zone shrinks. Bochum have a record of 5-10-10 on the year, giving them a total of 25 points and a seven-point lead over the bottom three as they seek a fourth straight season in the top flight. Die Unabsteigbaren have suffered three consecutive defeats, the most recent of which came 2-1 on home soil at the hands of Freiburg. It’s been tough going for the visitors on their travels this season as they’ve managed just a single win while losing seven, amassing a -22 goal differential during that time. It’s the defending that sees a considerable regression as they’ve now conceded 33 times in 12 away fixtures (2.75 average) which is the most in the Bundesliga.