Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Betting Tips - DFB Pokal

Prediction published on 06/02/2023, 09:18  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 06/02/2023 at 09:18 in DFB Pokal Predictions

The Round of 16 in the DFB Pokal will draw to a conclusion in midweek, and in the final match of the week, we will see two sides at opposite ends of the Bundesliga clash when Dortmund travels to the Vonovia Ruhrstadion to clash with Bochum on Wednesday. The visitors have been very good recently and have managed to climb into third place in the league, with 37 points in 19 matches, just three points behind Bayern Munich at the top of the league. Dortmund has been especially good since the World Cup break, and after putting on an impressive display in their last match, beating SC Freiburg 5-1, Dortmund is now on a 5-match winning streak, with their last loss coming back in early November. The visitors made a few exciting signings during the transfer window, including the return to competitive football of Sebastien Haller, and they will be looking to continue their excellent run of late with another win in this one.

While Dortmund has their eye on a title run, Bochum finds themselves at the other end of the table, in the midst of a relegation battle. The hosts are 15th in the league with 19 points in as many games, just three points above Stuttgart in 16th. Bochum put on a strong showing in their last match, beating Hoffenheim 5-2, which was their second win in their last six matches, along with three losses and a draw. Despite being defeated 3-0 in their last meeting in November, Bochum has held their own in this fixture, emerging victorious three times in the last six meetings, while two matches ended in a draw and one in a loss. However, Bochums defense has been very poor lately, shipping goals in 10 consecutive matches, which they will need to tighten up to stand a chance in this one.