Bochum vs TSG Hoffenheim Predictions

• VFL Bochum have lost only two of their last 12 home games
• The hosts have drawn 12 Bundesliga games this season
• Four of Hoffenheim’s last six Bundesliga games have had four or more goals

Bochum solid at home despite recent struggles

VfL Bochum’s poor recent form means that they remain in serious danger of succumbing to the drop and they are in the final relegation spot in the Bundesliga at present. They face Hoffenheim, who are still in with an outside chance of securing a European spot, and the home team have been in poor form recently.

The hosts have lost six of their last eight games but their record on home soil is more solid. Bochum have only lost two of their last 12 home games, including a win over Bayern Munich, and may fancy their chances of picking up a crucial result against the poor-travelling Hoffenheim.

The away side have lost their last three road trips and were beaten 5-2 in this fixture last season.

Despite that it is hard to see Bochum getting the win in their current form so side with the draw in this one.

Goals likely

As with many Bundesliga games, goals look like being on the cards here. Four of Hoffenheim’s last six have gone over 3.5 goals and they are taking on a Bochum side that have conceded 60 goals in 30 league games, the second-most of any team.

Given goals look likely and the draw is the pick, a 2-2 stalemate looks the safest selection between these two.