Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Prediction & Betting Tips (21 September)

Last year, Bochum performed a small miracle by managing to save its place in the Bundesliga at the last minute after beating Fortuna Düsseldorf in the play-offs. However, things were off to a bad start for this team which finished in 16th position in the regular season before largely losing the first leg 3-0. Finally, she was able to get back on track before winning on penalties. But be careful not to fall into the same trap for the locals who are already suffering a series of setbacks at the start of the season. Indeed, they still have not taken the slightest point after 3 days after losing against Leipzig 1-0, Borussia Mönchengladbach 0-2 and finally Friborg 2-1 last week.

For their part, Holstein Kiel would also have dreamed of a better start to the season for its first in the Bundesliga. Indeed, just like its opponent of the day, this team is floundering at the bottom of the rankings without the slightest point on the clock after 3 days. Defeated at the start by Hoffenheim 3-2, the Storks were unable to react by losing at home against Wolfsburg 0-2 before the international break. Finally, last week, the promoted side experienced a real nightmare at home against Bayern Munich 1-6, thus demonstrating a good part of their limits at the highest level.

As during the trip to Friborg last week, defenders Ordets and Bernardo will not be operational. The long-injured striker Kwarteng made his return to the field after long months of absence by entering after the hour mark. Last week, this team scored the first goal of its season through the player on loan from Monaco, Myron Boadu. We should also find former Strasbourg player Ibrahima Sissoko at the heart of the game. Among the promoted side, the long-term injured Bekel, who has just been operated on, will not be traveling.

Absent against Bayer, striker Skrzybiski, best scorer for the team last year, is expected for this match. Against Bayern, it was summer recruit Gigovic who was able to save the honor shortly after coming on. Strikers Bernhardsson and Machino have already scored their first goal in the Bundesliga.