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Frankfurt vs Bochum – Predictions, Odds & Betting tips 20/02/2022, Team News and Lineups
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Handicap – Bochum +1 Handicap – 1.95
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Total Goals – Under 2.5 Goals – 2.00
Bochum +1 Handicap
The visitors are likely to view this game as an opportunity to continue on the up. Frankfurt have some momentum behind them, but their focus could easily be on their Europa League last-16 second leg with Real Betis, which is only a matter of days after this match. Additionally, the hosts have lost each of their last four at home, losing to a couple of bottom-half teams. Throw in that Bochum have lost just one of their last six, conceding more than once in just two of those six, and a bet on the away side to avoid a beating becomes viable.
Under 2.5 Goals
At the prices, it’s also worth opting for a low-scoring affair. Frankfurt have struggled for goals at home in recent times, scoring in none of their last three, notching a total of three in their last five at Deutsche Bank Park, while their main attacking players could be rested. The visitors have also been involved in plenty of low-scoring games on their travels, with less than three goals being scored in each of their last four away games. More than two goals have been scored in only 42% of Bochum’s away games overall this term, while only 33% of Frankfurt’s home games have contained three or more net rumblings.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Frankfurt vs Bochum
Like a few Bundesliga teams, European competition could well dominate the thoughts of the Frankfurt boys this weekend. They managed to secure a precarious lead in Seville on Wednesday night, and it’s easy to feel that completing the job on the continent will be the main aim for Oliver Glasner’s men.
Domestically, their fortunes improved last time out, as they scored four goals on route to an away-day success against Hertha Berlin. Such a win gave the men in red the confidence to go and pick up an excellent win in Spain during the week, so even if this isn’t their main priority, which it may well be, the hosts are likely to approach this game feeling upbeat.
The visitors also have reason to go to Deutsche Bank Park with their tails up. Thomas Reis’ men have lost just one of their last six Bundesliga matches, while they regained the winning thread last time out, beating Greuther Furth by two goals to one in front of a home crowd. Such a result doesn’t really stand out, but the performance was reasonably solid, and certainly something to build from.
Moreover, the Bochum players have started to up their game on the road of late. They ended their two-game losing streak away against Hertha recently, drawing 1-1, while they avoided defeat last time out on the road too, drawing 1-1 away to Stuttgart. On both occasions, Reis’ side showed plenty of fight, so it’s hard to envisage them being rolled over here, which is what the early betting suggests may happen.
Quick Rich
Those looking for something at a bigger price should take a chance on Sebastian Polter scoring. The visiting forward averages 0.36 expected goals per 90 minutes, and has netted seven times in the Bundesliga, including in the reverse of this fixture.
Frankfurt vs Bochum Team News
Ragnar Ache continues as a long-term absentee, as does young keeper Diant Ramaj. Maxim Leitsch is reportedly out due to illness, while Jurgen Locadia has picked up a back injury.
Starting Line-ups
Frankfurt: Trapp, Tuta, Hinteregger, N’Dicka, Knauff, Jakic, Sow, Kostic, Lindstrom, Kamada, Borre.
Bochum: Riemann, Gamboa, Bella-Kotchap, Masovic, Lowen, Losilla, Rexhbecaj, Antwi-Adjei, Polter, Holtmann.
Highlighted Player
Gerrit Holtman
In general, Gerrit Holtmann has been the one to watch for Bochum this season. Scoring four goals and making four assists, the German winger has been a regular source of creativity, averaging 0.41 expected goals and assists per 90 minutes.
Most Popular FAQ for Frankfurt vs Bochum
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Earlier in the campaign, Bochum won by two goals to nil.
Where will this fixture be played?
This game is due to take place at Deutsche Bank Park.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out both William Hill and Vbet ahead of this fixture.
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