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Bundesliga: Bochum vs Hoffenheim – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between Bochum and Hoffenheim who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Mid-placed Hoffenheim visit Bochum, who are currently struggling to put some distance between themselves and the relegation-zone. This is a round 24 match taking place at Vonovia Ruhrstadion this coming Saturday.

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Form: Bochum vs Hoffenheim

Bochum Form

Bochum have gone unbeaten in their previous three matches, which included a 2-2 draw with Holstein Kiel, a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, and a 1-1 draw with Wolfsburg. Bochum won three of their previous six matches at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in the Bundesliga. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring eight goals to five against.

Hoffenheim Form

In their last three matches, Hoffenheim lost 0-4 against Union Berlin, won 1-3 against Werder Bremen, and drew 1-1 with VfB Stuttgart. Hoffenheim won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Bundesliga. The scoreline from these matches says 13 goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats for Bochum and Hoffenheim

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Bochum and Hoffenheim played across all tournaments.

  • In 12 of the last 14 Bochum matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Bochum home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Bochum home matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Bochum home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Bochum home matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 8 Hoffenheim matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 11 Hoffenheim matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 6 Hoffenheim matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 5 Hoffenheim away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 6 Hoffenheim matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5

In-form players: Bochum vs Hoffenheim

It is difficult to look past Gift Orban, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target four times in recent Bundesliga matches for Hoffenheim, with a total for the season saying four goals scored in this Bundesliga campaign. With five goals lately for Bochum in the Bundesliga, Myron Boadu is also a player to look out for.

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Full-time result

Bochum claimed a modest six wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing two. Hoffenheim won three of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost five of the games in this run. Amazingly, Hoffenheim failed to keep a clean sheet in their 13 last matches. Bochum have beaten Hoffenheim in 4 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Bochum scored first in six of their last ten home games. Interestingly, Hoffenheim scored the opening goal of the match in just one of their last ten games. Bochum will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Saturday, as Hoffenheim have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Both teams scored in the last 6 consecutive meetings between Bochum and Hoffenheim.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Bochum’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in eight of the last ten matches that Hoffenheim played across all tournaments. They scored 1.6 times on average in the process.

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