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VfL Bochum vs. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Fans of the 18 teams from the 1.Bundesliga are really getting their fill of football at the moment. After the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup were on the agenda during the week, important points will be at stake again in the Beletage of German football this coming weekend. On Saturday at 3:30 p.m., it will be the duel of the two promoted teams. VfL Bochum welcomes the cloverleaves from Fürth and this match is extremely important for both sides. Find out who we think will come out on top in our Bochum – Fürth tip.
Before the season, this duel between the two probably worst teams in the league was expected, but especially the Bochum team has been convincing all along the line so far. The men from the Ruhr region are currently in 11th place with 29 points and thus in a secure mid-table position. The fact that Bochum have 15 points more on their account than their upcoming opponents from Fürth was not to be expected before the season. With their 14 points, the cloverleaves are already nine points behind the save bank.
Bochum – Fürth Info
– Date & Time: 05.02.2022, 15:30 Uhr
– Venue: Vonovia-Ruhrstadion (Bochum)
– Competition: Bundesliga, 25th matchday
– TV broadcast: Live on Sky Sport
Bochum Form & Balance Check
Bochum have an extremely important home game coming up this Saturday. If they can win against fellow promoted side Fürth, coach Thomas Reis’ men would be on 32 points and thus almost within reach of staying in the league. If we take a closer look at the last matchday in the Bundesliga, there was a narrow 0:1 defeat against the strong RB Leipzig. With regard to the upcoming match against Fürth, the omens are completely different. VfL are favourites and Bochum will also have more of the game. We can be curious to see what the Bochum side will make of it.
Dramatic exit in the cup
The DFB Cup quarter-finals were also on the agenda during the week and Bochum put in an impeccable performance against SC Freiburg. After 90 minutes, a 1-1 draw meant no victory and both teams had to go into extra time. There, centre-back Leitsch made a capital mistake in the 120th minute, which Sallai was able to exploit in favour of Freiburg. In the upcoming match, the VfL’s good defence will be the most important factor. Compared to Fürth, VfL conceded 28 goals less. Bochum are incredibly strong at home this season, having picked up 21 of 29 points at home.
Bochum facts & stats
– Already 21 points taken at home
– Only one defeat from the last 5 games
– Last lost 0:1 against RB
Fürth form & balance check
Against whom, if not fellow promoted side Bochum, would Fürth be on the same level? That’s what the fans of the cloverleaves will have thought before the season and in the meantime they have to acknowledge without envy that the men from Bochum are clearly in a better position than they are. Nonetheless, Fürth will also give their all in the Ruhrpott and try to celebrate their fourth win of the season. However, the statistics do not necessarily speak in favour of the Franconians away from home. The only away point Fürth has managed to pick up this season is the 2-2 draw at Bielefeld.
Don’t like to play against promoted teams
For Fürth it is the second Bundesliga season in their club’s history and the Kleeblätter very much dislike playing against fellow promoted teams. So far, there has not been a single victory against teams that have also been promoted. Four defeats and one draw have been recorded in this period. Last weekend, there was at least a small sense of achievement when the FC from Cologne was able to pick up a point with a 1:1 draw.
Fürth facts & analysis
– Last played 1:1 against Cologne
– Already conceded 62 goals
– 9 points behind the saving shore
Predicted line-up – last update on 3 March 2022
After the cup match over 120 minutes, it will be exciting to see how coach Reis sends his Bochum team into the race. We expect a 4-3-2-1 system, with Polter likely to play up front again. Holtmann and Antwi-Adjei will probably have every freedom behind them.
The upcoming opponents from Fürth will probably start with a 4-3-1-2. The quick Leweling should support captain and goal scorer Hrgota. Dudziak could start behind the two strikers as a ten.
Bochum – Fürth direct comparison & statistics
Bochum vs Fürth has been played 32 times so far, with VfL winning ten games. In addition, there have been 13 draws and nine wins for Fürth. Bochum narrowly won the first leg 1-0 in Fürth.
– The average number of goals scored in a match between VfL Bochum and SpVgg Greuther Fürth is 2.8.
– SpVgg Greuther Fürth’s performance in last 5 matches is better than VfL Bochum’s performance.
– The winner of the last encounter was VfL Bochum
– VfL Bochum have conceded one goal in each of their last 9 matches
