Bochum vs Mainz Prediction and Betting Tips | October 26, 2023

Bochum and Mainz get round nine of the Bundesliga underway when they go head-to-head at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Friday (October 26).

Bochum failed to stop the rot on Saturday, as they fell to a 2-1 loss against Freiburg at the Europa-Park Stadion. Thomas Letsch’s side have gone 11 games without a win across competitions, losing six, since the start of the season.

With four points from eight games, Bochum are 17th in the Bundesliga, two points and one place above rock-bottom Mainz.

Mainz, meanwhile, were condemned to a 3-1 defeat by reigning champions Bayern Munich at the Mewa Arena on Saturday.

Like Bochum, Bo Svensson’s men are winless in the Bundesliga this season, losing six of their eight games. Mainz’s underwhelming start to the season has been owing to their defensive woes, conceding 22 goals, the joint-highest in the league and one more than Bochum.

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Bochum vs Mainz Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• With 10 wins from their last 16 meetings and three losses, Mainz boast a superior record in the fixture.
• Mainz are winless in eight Bundesliga away games, losing five, since a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena in April.
• Bochum have lost one of their last six home games in the league, winning twice, since April.

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Bochum vs Mainz Prediction

The game gives both teams an opportunity to snap their dire run of results, so expect a fierce contest. Mainz have won their last three league games against Bochum, so they should come on top once again, albeit narrowly.

Prediction: Bochum 1-2 Mainz

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Bochum vs Mainz Betting Tips

Tip 1: Mainz to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three scored in Mainz’s last six games.)

Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes (Both teams have scored in four of Mainz’s last five outings.)