Hoffenheim vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 06/12/2023, 13:13  by Joseph King | Modified on 06/12/2023 at 13:17 in Bundesliga Predictions

Sixth-place Hoffenheim host 12th-place Bochum on Friday to kick off matchday 14 in the German Bundesliga. These are two clubs trending in very different directions; Bochum are in the ascendancy while Hoffenheim are in danger of slipping out of the European spots. It’s been a strange season for Hoffenheim who have posted a remarkably better record when playing as the away side. The hosts are just 1-1-4 with a -4 goal differential at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena compared to a 5-1-1 mark on the road, the third best away record in the division. Die Kraichgauer are coming off a 2-1 away loss to Monchengladbach in their most recent outing. The result means that Hoffenheim have now gone five competitive fixtures without a win, four of which came in the Bundesliga. The hosts have been no stranger to goals this season but have often failed to keep their opponents from scoring as well. Both teams have gotten on the scoresheet in 12 of their 13 league appearances, making it stand out as an appealing bet.

While their opponents have been floundering, Bochum have been flourishing. Now in their third consecutive season in the German top flight, Die Unabsteigbaren will be looking to avoid a relegation battle this time out. They’ll comfortably avoid the drop if they can keep up their recent form. Bochum are on a five match unbeaten run in competitive fixtures heading into Friday’s game. Their most recent outing saw them run out 3-1 winners at home over Wolfsburg in an entertaining match full of chances. It took 10 matches until Bochum were able to register their first win but they appear to be putting the pieces together now. The visitors have also seemingly found their scoring touch, finding the net in six of their last seven outings and scoring 11 goals during that time.