VfR Aalen - VfL Bochum

This one is an important encounter for both teams, above all Aalen stands under huge pressure because they got 2 Points denied and with this they are even with both bottom teams St. Pauli and Aue what means that they are very close to relegation. On the other side has Bochum 35 Points already but they are not safe with this number. Therefore this is also an important game for Bochum above all not to lose there and they can look forward much more easier to the last 3 weeks of the season.

The team from Coach Ruthenbeck was almost dead but they managed the run from 7 unbeaten games recently what brought them back into the race to avoid relegation. But for this they have to walk on and the last 4 games are the most important now. Above all the home games are there to win. With Bochum and Heidenheim they face tams who are maybe on the level from Aalen and they have the form to beat this teams. But if you take a look at recent results and against what teams they have lost at home, it was not against top teams from the league, it was more against teams who are at their level because this teams are much more difficult to play maybe. Against top teams you can look forward and go for counter attacks but this time they have to make the game and what this will be for Aalen is much more difficult. Almost the same lineup is preferred from the last successful weeks, the only and biggest problem is that both keeper are injured. Fejzic is out for sure while Bernhardt got injured against FSV last weekend and got a knee injury, he wants to return on friday in training but I am not sure with a cut. He can not make some moves with this in my eyes and is a doubt here. This means that third keeper has to give his debut today.

VfL Bochum comes to Aalen with some problems in the bag. They did not well the last 4 Rounds and got nothing what put them back near the relegation zone. Therefore they have to look that they do not lose this encounter otherwise they are in huge trouble for the last 3 games above all next weekend they face leader Ingolstadt. This is not the best situation because they have a very bad record against this team. Overall they must take all possible power in this game and try to be as successful as they can. With top striker Terodde in their rows they can hope that he shots the last doubts away. Coach Verbeek has a lot of self confidence and he is very proud of his teams because they played well as he said, the only 30 minutes in Munich were bad, all the other things are well above all against teams like Kaiserslautern, Darmstadt and Leipzig. He said additional against such teams you can lose but this time he wants to win. Maybe it is better to play away as at home, they are much more dangerous on the road and therefore a good sign for today.

I am expecting a close encounter with two teams fighting for their life and positions in the league. Aalen has an incredible run actually but nevertheless the much more potential is on Bochum's side what I am believe in. The style of play under Verbeek is good and they should use some of their chances here not to lose in the end.

Recommend Bet: VfL Bochum AHC +0,5 @ 1,86 (3 Units)