VfL Bochum - 1.FC Köln

After three wins out of three matches with new Coach Neururer on the sideline it is more as euphoria in Bochum. The confidence for a better future is back in town and this only because Neururer arouse some atmosphere of departure. All around the club want help that they avoid relegation and push their club as well. It can be a lot of support today again, and this can be an additional motivation for them or the pressure getting to high maybe. Because the expectations are high after this streak now. Nevertheless they need the win here as Dresden won yesterday and is close to Bochum now, what put a lot of pressure on them too. On the other side their opponent has the same problems but not at the bottom, they are on top and fight for third place. They need the three points here as well. And after failing a lot in the past matches they are in a more as must win situation if they want to overcome Kaiserslautern and put them in a good position. While Kaiserslautern and FSV Frankfurt face each other it is a very good situation for Köln but only if they win. Therefore they must bring a much better performance as in the past two matches where they could only get draws against MSV and 1860.

Home team is expected to field the same lineup as against Sandhausen last weekend. No problems for Neururer to count on the same team who won. Their self confidence and motivation should be as high as it can after their last success. They have a much better mood and attitude now. All knows what they must do and it is very important for their region or VfL Bochum to remain in 2.Bundesliga. Goretzka and Aquistapace had some problems to begin from this week but they are back in training till wednesday, so no worries that they are not available. Only striker Aydin must be replaced, as he is out with injury while Delura can play for him then.

Maybe Stanislawski counts on the same lineup as against 1860 but many doubt about it as some were really weak and so they need some freshness in team. This can be that Maierhofer move back into the starting lineup while Przybylko must on bench again. He can help against free kicks from Bochum in defensive as well, so this can be the better option for Köln. No more changes, maybe Stobl was an option for the double six in midfield but he was ill under the week and could not train much, so he is more on bench as in starting lineup. Overall all must improve a lot and they should try, if they take the lead to go for the second, they took the lead against MSV and 1860 but changed their style of play and go not for the second, and this was the key not to win these matches. It can be a very hard and close match because both need the points.