Bochum to claim seventh home league win
TEAM NEWS
Bochum are still dealing with long-term absentees Jannik Bandowski, Thomas Eisfeld, Maxim Leitsch, Patrick Fabian and Baris Ekincier. Anthony Losilla is suspended.
Aaron Seydel, Kingsley Schindler, Masaya Okugawa, Lee Jae Sung and David Kinsombi continue to be sidelined at Holstein Kiel.
Bochum
Suspended: Anthony Losilla
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Jannik Bandowski, Thomas Eisfeld (both knee); Maxim Leitsch (pubis), Baris Ekincier (unspecified), Patrick Fabian (rib)
Holstein Kiel
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Aaron Seydel (heel), David Kinsombi (shin bone), Kingsley Schindler (ankle joint), Masaya Okugawa (pulled muscle), Lee Jae Sung (infection)
MATCH PREVIEW
MAIN PREDICTION: HOME WIN
Bochum’s improved form has halted somewhat as the team have lost their last three matches in the league. Last weekend, the side were beaten 2-1 by relegation candidates Ingolstadt at Audi Sportpark after falling to a 2-1 defeat at home to Paderborn the previous week. After going seven league games without losing (three wins, four draws) from October to early December, Bochum have now lost five and won only two of their last seven league fixtures. Robin Dutt’s side sit in a disappointing eighth position with eight wins, six draws and eight losses to their name, but six of those victories have come on their own turf.
After drawing 2-2 at home with Greuther Furth last weekend, Holstein Kiel have now gone five league games unbeaten. However, three of those have ended all square while only two have resulted in wins. Meanwhile, Tim Walter’s side are also unbeaten in their last six league matches on their travels, winning three and drawing three. They are currently in seventh place just three points behind third placed Cologne and six points ahead of Bochum.
Bochum have been poor recently. However, their overall home form suggests that they will be no pushovers and I have a feeling they will bounce back this weekend. My money is going on a home win.
SECOND PREDICTION: FIRST HALF HAD – HOME WIN
Bochum have been leading at the break in their last two league encounters with Holstein Kiel. I fancy them to be ahead at half time again this weekend .
HEAD TO HEAD
There has been only one league encounter between the pair at Vonovia Stadium, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw in March last year. Back in September, the teams played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Holstein Stadium in the league.
Bochum are still dealing with long-term absentees Jannik Bandowski, Thomas Eisfeld, Maxim Leitsch, Patrick Fabian and Baris Ekincier. Anthony Losilla is suspended.
Aaron Seydel, Kingsley Schindler, Masaya Okugawa, Lee Jae Sung and David Kinsombi continue to be sidelined at Holstein Kiel.
Bochum
Suspended: Anthony Losilla
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Jannik Bandowski, Thomas Eisfeld (both knee); Maxim Leitsch (pubis), Baris Ekincier (unspecified), Patrick Fabian (rib)
Holstein Kiel
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Aaron Seydel (heel), David Kinsombi (shin bone), Kingsley Schindler (ankle joint), Masaya Okugawa (pulled muscle), Lee Jae Sung (infection)
MATCH PREVIEW
MAIN PREDICTION: HOME WIN
Bochum’s improved form has halted somewhat as the team have lost their last three matches in the league. Last weekend, the side were beaten 2-1 by relegation candidates Ingolstadt at Audi Sportpark after falling to a 2-1 defeat at home to Paderborn the previous week. After going seven league games without losing (three wins, four draws) from October to early December, Bochum have now lost five and won only two of their last seven league fixtures. Robin Dutt’s side sit in a disappointing eighth position with eight wins, six draws and eight losses to their name, but six of those victories have come on their own turf.
After drawing 2-2 at home with Greuther Furth last weekend, Holstein Kiel have now gone five league games unbeaten. However, three of those have ended all square while only two have resulted in wins. Meanwhile, Tim Walter’s side are also unbeaten in their last six league matches on their travels, winning three and drawing three. They are currently in seventh place just three points behind third placed Cologne and six points ahead of Bochum.
Bochum have been poor recently. However, their overall home form suggests that they will be no pushovers and I have a feeling they will bounce back this weekend. My money is going on a home win.
SECOND PREDICTION: FIRST HALF HAD – HOME WIN
Bochum have been leading at the break in their last two league encounters with Holstein Kiel. I fancy them to be ahead at half time again this weekend .
HEAD TO HEAD
There has been only one league encounter between the pair at Vonovia Stadium, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw in March last year. Back in September, the teams played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Holstein Stadium in the league.
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