VfL Bochum – FSV Mainz
Friday’s Bundesliga match is all about the relegation battle. At 20:30 the last meets the second last and the loser of the game slides even deeper into crisis. Both clubs are still without a win this season and also have by far the weakest offense in the Bundesliga.
We cannot expect a duel at a high level here, but rather the willingness to fight and run will be decisive. Bochum and Mainz are the teams that have fought the most duels in the Bundesliga season so far. You can find out who of the two clubs might be able to break free for a short time in our Bochum – Mainz tip.
Bochum – Mainz info:
- Date & Time: 10/27/2023, 8:30 pm.
- Conference venue: Vonovia-Ruhrstadion, Bochum
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 9
- TV broadcast: DAZN
Bochum form & balance check
At the end of the last season, Bochum narrowly saved themselves and only slipped from the relegation spot to 14th place on the last matchday, which meant they were sure to stay in the class. It won’t be enough for much more this season, as VfL is still without a win in the season. They shared the points four times and are accordingly in 17th place in the table with four points.
Where offense?
With six goals, Bochum has the worst offense in the Bundesliga and with 21 goals conceded – after Mainz and Darmstadt – also the worst defense. Nevertheless, it has to be said that VfL has also managed a few respectable victories – despite their winless streak. For example, they took points from Dortmund (1:1), RB Leipzig (0:0) and Frankfurt Eintracht (1:1).
Bochum facts & analysis
- Still no win this season
- Best offense (6 goals)
- 17th place in Bundesliga standings
Mainz form & balance check
Whoever thought VfL couldn’t do worse should take a look at FSV Mainz. They currently have only two points on the account and accordingly also did not win a game yet in the season. The two points they got from the draws against Frankfurt and two matchdays ago against Gladbach. With seven goals scored and 22 conceded, Mainz is in no way inferior to Bochum in that aspect.
Favorite opponent Bochum?
Although not much speaks for Mainz, perhaps a look at the past games gives a little more hope. Against no other Bundesliga team does Mainz have such good statistics as against Bochum. Of the last ten duels, they won eight, once they shared the points and once they conceded a defeat.
Mainz facts & analysis
- In 18th place in the Bundesliga.
- No match won in the Bundesliga
- worst defense with 22 goals conceded
Predicted lineup – last update on October 26, 2023
Bochum – Mainz direct comparison & statistics
The two clubs have played each other in a total of 20 matches. Mainz have won eleven of them, while Bochum have won six. The remaining three games ended in a draw.
- The most common result between VfL Bochum and FSV Mainz is 0:1. 5 matches ended like this.
- Bochum hasn’t won in 15 matches.
- Mainz hasn’t won in 8 matches.
- Mainz has conceded one goal in each of their last 8 matches.
