Sonntag, 14. April 2019

VfL Bochum - Greuther Fürth

Bochum to claim rare league win after poor 2019 so far

TEAM NEWS

Bochum's injury list consists of Jannik Bandowski, Danilo Teodoro Soares, Tom Baack, Maxim Leitsch, Sidney Sam, Sebastian Maier, Vitaly Janelt, Robbie Kruse, Simon Zoller and Baris Ekincier while Jan Gyamerah is suspended.

Greuther Furth's Yosuke Ideguchi, Maximilian Wittek and Tobias Mohr won't feature because of injury while Daniel Keita-Ruel is suspended.

Bochum
Suspended: Jan Gyamerah
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Jannik Bandowski, Danilo Teodoro Soares (both knee); Maxim Leitsch (pubis), Baris Ekincier (unspecified), Tom Baack (ill), Sidney Sam (thigh), Sebastian Maier (groin), Vitaly Janelt (adductor), Robbie Kruse (not fit), Simon Zoller (ligaments)

Greuther Furth
Suspended: Daniel Keita-Ruel
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Yosuke Ideguchi (knee), Tobias Mohr (meniscus), Maximilian Wittek (broken hand)

MATCH PREVIEW
MAIN PREDICTION: HOME WIN
Bochum could really do with a victory, having won just two of their past ten league matches (two draws, six losses) in 2019. Since beating Heidenheim 1-0 at the Vonovia Stadium a month ago, they have picked up a mere one point from the last nine on offer in league action. Having lost 2-1 away at Jahn Regensburg last weekend, the pressure is starting to mount on coach Robin Dutt. Sitting in 11th place on 35 points, they are currently eight points above the drop zone.

Greuther Furth have been in good form of late, winning two and drawing two of their last four league fixtures, but Stefan Leitl’s men still find themselves in the bottom half of the table. Having collected 37 points so far, the Shamrock will most likely not go up or down this term. It is their away form which has prevented them from rising further up the table, having lost six, drawn two and won only one of their last nine away league matches. The side are coming off a 2-1 home league win against Darmstadt though.

After losing their last league outing, Bochum will be looking to get back to winning ways in front of their own supporters this weekend. It won’t be easy, but I fancy the hosts to take the three points in this one.

SECOND PREDICTION: FIRST HALF HAD - DRAW
Greuther Furth have been drawing 0-0 at half time in seven of their last eight league outings. I fancy this league match to be goalless at the break and predict a first-half draw.

HEAD TO HEAD
Bochum are unbeaten in their last four league meetings with Greuther Furth, winning one and drawing three.

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