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Schalke 04 vs. VfL Bochum
The new season is in full swing and the 18 teams in the Bundesliga have already completed the first five matchdays. At the top of the table is not FC Bayern, but Sport-Club from Freiburg, leading the league with twelve points. At the other end of the table, we see Bochum, a team that is still completely without a point. On Saturday at 6:30 pm, it comes to the small Ruhr derby between Schalke and Bochum. Find out who we think will come out on top in our Schalke – Bochum tip.
Looking at the table, neither of the two teams will be particularly pleased. Schalke are still waiting for their first win after five matchdays. Last weekend, there was at least a reaction to the 1:6 from the last home game against Union. The upcoming opponents from Bochum have lost all of their first five games, and they also lost 0:2 at promoted Werder Bremen on the last matchday. We can twist and turn it however we want, but Bochum coach Thomas Reis must deliver at Schalke.
Schalke – Bochum info
– Date & Time: 10.09.2022, 18:30 hrs.
– Venue: Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 6
– TV broadcast: Sky
Schalke Form & Balance Check
Everything is set for the first win of the season. Floodlights, a sell-out crowd and a derby to boot. Schalke can shoot themselves out of the crisis with a win over VfL Bochum. After five matchdays, the Knappen have three points on their account and only the teams from Augsburg, Wolfsburg and Bochum are worse. Schalke are certainly not playing bad football, but coach Stefan Kramer’s men have always failed to reward their good performances in recent games. Against Bochum, they should finally get their first win. The omens are already good, because S04 have won all of their last five home games against their neighbours.
Schalke must improve on the offensive
The Schalkers know what is at stake in the upcoming match. S04 will not hide in front of their own fans and will look to go on the offensive. That should also be the right approach, as Schalke only managed five goals in their first five games. Especially for striker Sebastian Polter, a goal against his old colleagues would certainly be a great thing. Last year, the attacker was by far the Bochum team’s top scorer with ten goals. This season, Polter is still waiting for his first goal.
Schalke facts & analysis
– 15th place with 3 points
– Last played 1:1 against Stuttgart
– Want to get 1st win of the season
Bochum Form & Balance Check
VfL Bochum are facing a landmark game. With a win in the derby against Schalke, the Bochum side could smooth the waters between fans and team a little. But if the team suffers its sixth defeat in a row, there will be personnel consequences. Thomas Reis is on the brink of retirement and only a victory can save him. The question fans are asking themselves is where will the goals come from? The Bochum team has been without a goal for three games now, and the team’s record of three goals after five games is anything but rosy. In the history of the Bundesliga, there have only been six defeats at the start twice before. In the 20/21 season, Mainz conceded six defeats in their opening game.
Like to play Bochum
The Bochum side will go into the match without any fear, as coach Thomas Reis’ men basically have nothing to lose. The statistic that Bochum have not won more matches at any other club currently in the Bundesliga than at Schalke could also give them confidence. Bochum have already celebrated six victories at Schalke, and their 6:0 win in 1981 was the highest away victory in their history. Bochum would be hoping for a sense of achievement.
Bochum facts & analysis
– Rank 18 with 0 points.
– Since 3 games without a goal
– Last lost 0:2 against Bremen
Predicted line-up – last updated on 8 September 2022
The Schalkers will probably start with a 4-3-3 in the upcoming match against Bochum. Coach Frank Kramer is basically relying on the same eleven that last picked up a point against Stuttgart. Larsson will play on the right flank, Bülter on the left and Terodde is expected to score the goals. The upcoming opponents from Bochum remain true to their 4-4-2 in the sixth game of the season. Hofmann and Zoller will be called into action. Both are expected to add to the goal tally of three goals.
Schalke – Bochum direct comparison & statistics
Both teams have faced each other a total of 78 times and the direct comparison goes clearly to Schalke with 45 victories. Bochum have 20 wins and 13 draws.
– Both teams have not won their last match in the Bundesliga.
– Schalke 04 scores an average of 2.05 goals in home matches and VfL Bochum scores an average of 1.32 goals in away matches
– In their last match Schalke 04 won by 3 goals
– VfL Bochum have waited 3 games for a goal
