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Mainz - Bochum
Germany Bundesliga I - Opel Arena
Prediction 1
Mainz to Win
7/10 (1.7)
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Prediction 2
Karim Onisiwo to Score Anytime
TBC
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Mainz and Bochum meet at the MEWA ARENA in Germany’s Bundesliga on Saturday, January 28th. Can Mainz complete the league double over Bochum when the teams meet this weekend? Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Mainz vs Bochum
Mainz can climb back into the top half of the Bundesliga table with a victory over struggling Bochum on Saturday. Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Mainz to Win
Mainz have only taken one point from their first two Bundesliga fixtures since the campaign’s return, though they came within a whisker of holding Dortmund in midweek and a first victory could be on the cards when they host Bochum on Saturday. The visitors have lost a dismal eight of out of nine Bundesliga away assignments this term, and they were toppled 2-1 at home by Mainz when the teams last met in August. Everything points to a repeat result here and our first prediction settles on a home win with that in mind.
Karim Onisiwo to Score Anytime
Karim Onisiwo has only scored four goals in the Bundesliga this season, though half of those efforts were dispatched in one sitting against Bochum back in August. The 30-year-old Austrian’s brace in that clash should equip him with plenty of confidence for Saturday’s return fixture and we’re tipping Onisiwo to put that self-belief to good use in the final third when he lines up against the same defence this weekend.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Mainz vs Bochum
Check out our rundown of the top stats for Saturday’s tie below alongside a tool to help you choose the most interesting odds.
Head to Head
06/08/22
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bochum
Mainz
1
2
18/01/22
Germany DFB Pokal POK
Bochum
Mainz
3
1
15/01/22
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Mainz
Bochum
1
0
21/08/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bochum
Mainz
2
0
23/12/20
Germany DFB Pokal POK
Mainz
Bochum
2
2
Last Five - Mainz
21/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
VfB Stuttgart
Mainz
4
1
L
13/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt
Mainz
3
0
L
05/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Schalke
Mainz
3
2
L
30/04/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Wolfsburg
Mainz
3
0
L
22/04/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayern Munich
Mainz
1
3
W
Last Five - Bochum
20/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Hertha Berlin
Bochum
1
1
D
13/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Augsburg
Bochum
2
3
W
06/05/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Borussia M'gladbach
Bochum
2
0
L
28/04/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Borussia Dortmund
Bochum
1
1
D
22/04/23
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Wolfsburg
Bochum
5
1
L
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s scuffle between Mainz and Bochum below.
Mainz odds: 7/10 (1.7) – 58.8%
Draw odds: 31/10 (4.1) – 24.4%
Bochum odds: 39/10 (4.9) – 20.4%
The bookmakers have priced Mainz as favourites to win on Saturday and the hosts can also be backed to net over 1.5 times at 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%. Mainz are also clear favourites to win the most corners this weekend, with prices and probabilities of 9/20 (1.45) – 69% attached to that outcome.
Mainz vs Bochum Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Saturday’s Bundesliga clash between Mainz and Bochum below.
Mainz
Robin Zentner is missing between the sticks with a back injury, while a trio of attackers, Delano Burgzorg, Jonathan Burkhardt and Marlon Mustapha are all expected to sit out the next couple of weeks for Mainz. Mainz lost at home to Dortmund on Wednesday evening despite taking a two-minute lead in the contest.
Predicted Lineup for Mainz: Dahmen – Hanche-Olsen, Fernandes, Caci – Widmer, Barkok, Barreiro, Jae-Sung, Martin – Onisiwo, Ingvartsen
Bochum
Keeper Paul Grave is still sidelined with a shoulder problem, while defender Cristian Gamboa could be out of action until March. Fellow backline member Ivan Ordets is ill but he will hope to shake that off in time to feature on Saturday. Bochum were beaten 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen in midweek and they remain in the division's bottom three.
Predicted Lineup for Bochum: Riemann – Janko, Lampropoulos, Schlotterbeck, Soares – Losilla, Masovic, Antwi-Adjei, Stoger – Hofmann, Asano
Player to Watch – Leandro Barreiro
Leandro Barreiro was arguably the best player on the pitch when Mainz lost 2-1 at home to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday evening and the 23-year-old midfielder will hope to produce a repeat performance in the engine room for his team on Saturday. Barreiro came through the youth ranks at Mainz and is becoming a midfield mainstay for Die Nullfünfer.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Mainz
Bochum
Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Borussia Dortmund | 33 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 39 | 70 |
| 2 |  Bayern Munich | 33 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 53 | 68 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 33 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 63 |
| 4 |  Union Berlin | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 59 |
| 5 |  SC Freiburg | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 59 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 50 |
| 7 |  Wolfsburg | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 49 |
| 8 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 47 |
| 9 | Mainz | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | -1 | 45 |
| 10 |  Cologne | 33 | 10 | 12 | 11 | -4 | 42 |
| 11 |  Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | -5 | 40 |
| 12 |  Werder Bremen | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | -12 | 36 |
| 13 |  TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | 10 | 5 | 18 | -9 | 35 |
| 14 |  Augsburg | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | -19 | 34 |
| 15 |  VfB Stuttgart | 33 | 7 | 11 | 15 | -12 | 32 |
| 16 | Bochum | 33 | 9 | 5 | 19 | -35 | 32 |
| 17 |  Schalke | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | -34 | 31 |
| 18 |  Hertha Berlin | 33 | 6 | 8 | 19 | -28 | 26 |
Mainz vs Bochum Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend taking a glance at the odds at Stake and 888Sport for Saturday’s game.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 14:30 BST.
Where will Saturday’s game be played?
Mainz will play Bochum at the MEWA ARENA this weekend.
