Bochum take on Borussia Monchengladbach at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion in the German Bundesliga on Saturday, 31 August. Read our German football tips for the clash below.
Contents
- 1 Bochum vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction: Toothless hosts to struggle?
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Bochum priced as favourites
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Gladbach have had the edge
- 4 Bochum preview: Tolba and Kwarteng could return
- 5 Borussia Monchengladbach preview: Major injury issues for Die Wolfe
- 6 Player to watch – Tim Kleindienst
Bochum vs Borussia Monchengladbach prediction: Toothless hosts to struggle?
Key Stats
- Bochum failed to score in each of their first two matches of the new campaign in the league and cup.
- Gladbach beat Bochum twice last season, netting eight goals along the way.
- Tim Kleindienst scored on his debut for Gladbach against Bayer Leverkusen last week.
- Gladbach notched twice in their loss to champions Leverkusen on matchday one.
Correct score prediction: Bochum 0-2 Borussia Monchengladbach
Borussia Monchengladbach were edged out by champions Bayer Leverkusen on matchday one, though they scored twice against Die Werkself and look to have more firepower than a Bochum side that failed to find the net in each of their last two matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bochum priced as favourites
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bochum were beaten 1-0 by RB Leipzig in their first assignment of the campaign and failed to score for the second game in a row in the process. Despite their poor start, they have been priced as 29/20 favourites to win on Saturday.
Borussia Monchengladbach meanwhile, went toe-to-toe with Leverkusen before conceding a 100th-minute decider in a 3-2 loss. That performance suggests they are undercooked at 7/4 to win this weekend. Make sure to take a glance at our football predictions page for more of our latest tips.
Most recent H2Hs: Gladbach have had the edge
Borussia Monchengladbach did the league double over Bochum last season and Die Fohlen are in the midst of a three-game winning streak in this fixture overall.
Germany Bundesliga I 24/02/24
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Germany Bundesliga I 30/09/23
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Germany Bundesliga I 06/05/23
Borussia M'gladbach
Bochum
Germany Bundesliga I 08/11/22
Bochum
Borussia M'gladbach
Germany Bundesliga I 18/03/22
Bochum
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Bochum preview: Tolba and Kwarteng could return
Bernardo and Ivan Ordets are still injured for Bochum though Mohammed Tolba and Moritz Kwarteng should be able to shake off minor fitness issues to feature. Veteran keeper Manuel Riemann is still unavailable for selection.
Predicted lineup: Drewes (GK), Passlack, Medic, Masovic, Wittek, Sissoko, Losilla, Daschner, Bero, Hofmann, Brochinski
Europe Friendlies 05/09/24
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Rot-Weiss Essen
1
Bochum
3
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L
Borussia M'gladbach
2
Bochum
0
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L
RB Leipzig
1
Bochum
0
Germany DFB Pokal 18/08/24
L
Jahn Regensburg
1
Bochum
0
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
W
Le Havre
0
Bochum
6
Borussia Monchengladbach preview: Major injury issues for Die Wolfe
Gladbach will be missing Jan Olschowsky and Simon Walde are both injured and will miss Saturday's game. Die Fohlen were denied a share of the spoils against Leverkusen in controversial circumstances last week when they conceded a contentious penalty.
Predicted lineup: Sippel (GK), Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Netz, Reitz, Weigl, Honorat, Stoger, Plea, Kleindienst
Germany Bundesliga I 31/08/24
W
Bochum
0
Borussia M'gladbach
2
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Bayer Leverkusen
3
Borussia M'gladbach
2
Germany DFB Pokal 17/08/24
W
Erzgebirge Aue
1
Borussia M'gladbach
3
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
W
Strasbourg
0
Borussia M'gladbach
1
Europe Friendlies 02/08/24
W
Ipswich U21
1
Borussia M'gladbach
3
Player to watch – Tim Kleindienst
Summer signing Tim Kleindienst showcased his talents on his debut for Gladbach last week when he scored once and had another goal disallowed against champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Kleindienst is a big presence up front
Kleindienst used his considerable physical frame to poach a goal against Bayer Leverkusen last weekend and the 28-year-old should offer a similar threat on his second outing against Bochum on Saturday.
