Bochum to return to winning ways on Tuesday
TEAM NEWS
Bochum’s long-term injury absentees Jannik Bandowski, Milos Pantovic, Thomas Eisfeld and Florian Kraft are all likely to miss out again.
Dresden's coach Maik Walpurgis has to find replacements for the injured Soren Gonther, Jannik Muller and Florian Ballas.
Bochum
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Jannik Bandowski, Milos Pantovic, Thomas Eisfeld (all knee); Florian Kraft (finger)
Dresden
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Soren Gonther (knee), Florian Ballas (shoulder), Jannik Muller (foot)
MATCH PREVIEW
MAIN PREDICTION: HOME WIN
Bochum have made a steady start to their season under Robin Dutt, with his VfL outfit winning three, drawing two and losing just one to sit in great position in the table after six league games. Bochum failed to break down Holstein Kiel in the 2-2 draw at Holstein-Stadium last time out – despite leading twice in this encounter but conceded a very late equalizer. Bochum have picked up an excellent six points from three home games so far.
Things are starting to look up for Dresden after a woeful start to their season. Maik Walpurgis men kicked off their league campaign with only one win and two defeats, but have responeded well in recent weeks by picking up six points from their last three league games to move off the bottom zone. Dynamo lose 1-0 to leaders Hamburg at home, before winning 4-1 to Darmstadt at DDV-Arena in their last league outing and are on nine points now.
With both teams in fine fettle, this has the potential to go either way in the Ruhr. However, I can see home advantage being a key factor in this one, especially give the fact that Bochum have won their last two home league matches, scoring three and conceding none. Back the home win.
SECOND PREDICTION: HiLOW - HIGH
Three of the last four home league fixtures against Dresden have seen at least three goals. With both offensive lines in good shape I expect the same this time again.
HEAD TO HEAD
Both teams won their home league fixture last season, with Bochum posting a 3-2 win and Dresden claiming a 2-0 victory.
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