Bochum travels to Hoffenheim for the Bundesliga's 14th round opener.
Hoffenheim vs VfL Bochum - 08/12/2023
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Hoffenheim and Bochum saw over 2.5 goals in each of their last three matches in the Bundesliga. On Friday night, the two sides will kick off the Bundesliga’s round No. 14, with the potential for plenty of goals to be scored.
Last season saw Hoffenheim win 3-2 at home against Bochum. VFL turned the tables on Hoffenheim in the reverse fixture, winning the match 5-2.
The Hoff go into round No. 14 in sixth place in the division. Despite their excellent position in the standings, Hoffenheim went winless in their last four matches in the Bundesliga. The Hoff took five points from the last 18 points on offer.
Bochum are in 12th place in the standings. Unlike Hoffenheim, Bochum go into the match in good form. VFL went unbeaten in their last five matches in the division. They picked up nine points from the last 15 points on offer.
Bochum have not played well at home this season, posting a record of 1W-3D-3L. They conceded 17 times during their seven away matches.
Hoffenheim, on the other hand, are a weak home team in 2023-24. They have a home record of 1W-1D-4L.
The Blues scored nine home goals and conceded 13 times in their six home fixtures. All six home games saw both teams score goals.
Eleven players are currently on Bochum’s injured list going into round No. 14. A lack of first-team players could play a part in Bochum’s battle for a sixth straight match without a defeat.
In addition to eleven players being in the physio’s room, defender Keven Schlotterbeck will serve a suspension.
Hoffenheim’s Kevin Akpoguma will also serve a suspension on Friday night. Coach Pellegrino Mattarazzo will be without defender Ozan Kabak due to a hip injury. Bambase Conte will miss the match following a groin injury.
Mergim Berisha and Marco John are both on the sidelines with ACL injuries. Midfielder Dennis Geiger will also sit out the match due to a groin injury.
Bochum conceded 26 goals in their opening 13 games. They conceded an average of 2.0 goals per match. Hoffenheim tallied 25 goals in their opening 13 fixtures. However, they conceded 23 times.
Both clubs tend to concede goals. Therefore, on Friday night, Hoffenheim and Bochum should combine for a 2-2 draw at full-time.
Hoffenheim striker Wout Weghorst has four goals this season. The Dutchman could on the scoresheet once more for the Blues.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
De1
313633
X
2 - 2
3.13
3°
4.00
1.70
4.00
4.50
no
no
no
3 - 1(2 - 0)
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