Mainz vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips (16 March)

Like two years ago, Mainz completely missed the start of the season to the point of quickly finding itself in the red zone. But unlike the other time, FSV failed to reverse the trend and remains completely stuck in the relegation zone, in 17th position, 9 points behind the first non-relegation team. On the other hand, the dams remain accessible for Ludovic Ajorque's partners who are only 2 units behind Cologne, the 16th. However, we will have to do better for this team which has only won 2 games this season and which remains with 2 defeats in 3 days played against Bayer Leverkusen 2-1, Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-1 and, above all, Bayern Munich 8 -1.

Opposite, Bochum is preparing to validate its retention for the 3rd consecutive time in the elite that this club discovered in 2021. Despite fairly average performances this year, this team occupies 15th place in the ranking with a very comfortable 7 points ahead of the jump-off, Cologne. However, VfL has not been at its best lately and has just suffered 3 losses in a row against Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-1, Leipzig 1-4 and Friborg 1-2 last weekend.

For the locals, replacement striker Weiper, and substitutes Bell and Leitsch will not be operational for this very important meeting. All suspended during the trip to Allianz Rivieira, starting midfielder Khor, striker Ngankam and midfielder Barreiro will be back. But midfielder Krauss and former Stéphanois Guilavogui, victim of a head impact, risk having to forfeit. Against Bayern, it was midfielder Amiri who saved the honor with a clear strike, his first goal of the season. No player in this team has exceeded the 2 goals scored mark this year.

On the Bochum side, the replacement goalkeeper Esser, the important midfielders Osterhage and Bero as well as the interesting Antwi-Adjei will not be traveling to Mainz. In addition to this, the environment substitute Kwarteng still has to serve a 2-match suspension after being sent off against Leipzig 15 days ago. On the offensive side, striker Asano (6 goals) and the very good Austrian Stöger (5 goals, 6 assists) remain the two major assets of this team this season.