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TSG Hoffenheim vs. VfL Bochum
The wait is finally over and in the coming days fans can look forward to what is now the 28th matchday in the Bundesliga. At the top of the table, it will probably come down to FC Bayern as champions for the tenth time in a row. In terms of the fight for the international places, however, everything is still extremely tight and exciting. On Saturday at 3:30 pm, TSG Hoffenheim, one of the many contenders for the international spots, can take another step towards Europe. TSG will face VfL Bochum and you can read what we think about this match in our Hoffenheim – Bochum tip.
For the TSG from Hoffenheim, it will primarily be a matter of getting back on track after the 3-0 defeat against Hertha BSC last matchday. The Kraichgauer are currently in sixth place in the table and the Champions League places are only one point away. The upcoming opponents from Bochum are taking big steps towards staying in the league and are currently in twelfth place with 32 points.
Hoffenheim – Bochum Info
– Date & Time: 02.04.2022, at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Sinsheim, PreZero Arena (up to 30,000 spectators)
– Competition: Bundesliga, 28th matchday
– TV broadcast: Sky Sport Bundesliga
Hoffenheim Form & Balance Check
If TSG from Hoffenheim were just a tad more consistent on the road this season, coach Sebastian Hoeneß’ men would be even further up the table. There has only been one defeat in the last five games. But this one was a tough one. A fortnight ago, they played the struggling Hertha from Berlin, and in Berlin’s Olympiastadion, the TSG went down without a sound in the end with 0:3. Hoffenheim never managed to get a foot in the door and especially the standards of the Hertha defended the Hoffenheimer partly dilettantish. Against Bochum, more must come from all parts of the team.
TSG want to go to Europe
TSG have set themselves one goal in their remaining seven games and that is Europe. Of course, the Hoffenheimers would love to make do with the Champions League, but the competition is extremely strong. If, in the end, it is only enough for the Europa League, everyone will certainly be satisfied. Hoffenheim’s home strength is the main reason why they want to make it to the international stage. In the last eleven home games in the Bundesliga, there has only been one defeat. Similar to the game against Hertha, Bochum will again be a deep opponent for TSG. 1899 will have to find much better solutions this time.
Hoffenheim facts & analysis
– 44 points from 27 games
– Last lost 0:3 against Hertha
– Lost only 1 of last 11 home games
Bochum form & balance check
Bochum are looking to make sporting headlines again after their scandalous game against Gladbach a fortnight ago. In the middle of the second half, spectators threw full beer cups at the assistant and the match had to be abandoned. In the end, Bochum lost 2-0 at the green table, and coach Thomas Reis’ team must now get back on track. Like their upcoming opponents from Hoffenheim, Bochum are also extremely strong at home. It’s just a shame that the upcoming match will be played in Hoffenheim.
Shockingly weak away from home
With the eight points taken away from home, only two teams have taken fewer points than VfL this season. Nevertheless, the 32 points are more than respectable and coach Thomas Reis will be back on the sidelines after his Corona illness to come up with a plan. At the back, we have to keep a clean sheet as long as possible, and if we can do that, it will play into VfL’s hands. Bochum will certainly use their fast wingers to launch one or two counterattacks and they will also want to use their striker Sebastian Polter again.
Bochum facts & analysis
– Lost 0:2 against Gladbach last time out.
– Only 8 away points scored
– Currently in 12th place with 32 points
Predicted line-up – last update on 31 March 2022
The TSG from Hoffenheim could line up in a 3-4-1-2 against the Bochum side. Baumann will be between the posts again. Baumgartner has all the freedom on the ten and he should feed Rutter and Kramaric with balls. Bochum will go for a compact 4-1-4-1, with the quick outfielders Antwi-Adjej and Holtmann expected to feed Polter with crosses.
Hoffenheim – Bochum direct comparison & statistics
This match between Hoffenheim and Bochum has been played five times so far. There has never been a draw and Hoffenheim have won three games, Bochum two. The first leg was won by VfL with 2:0.
– The average of goals scored in a clash between TSG Hoffenheim and VfL Bochum is 2.4.
– TSG Hoffenheim’s performance in last 5 matches is better than VfL Bochum’s performance.
– The winner of the last encounter was VfL Bochum
– David Raum has the most assists on goal for TSG Hoffenheim with 9 assists. Gerrit Holtmann (4) is top for VfL Bochum
