Bochum will take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Sunday, 16 March in a huge match at both ends of the league table.
The hosts come into the match in 16th position and staring a relegation play-off in the face. To avoid that, they will need to start picking up wins and fast.
The visitors, meanwhile, are chasing a place in the Champions League next season and are currently in pole position. They are in fourth place but hold just a one-point advantage over Freiburg, which is in fifth place.
As part of this week's round of Bundesliga betting tips, check out our Bochum vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction below.
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Bochum vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction: The hosts to spring a shock
Key Stats
- Eintracht Frankfurt have lost their last three Bundesliga matches.
- Bochum beat league leaders, Bayern Munich, last time out.
- Both teams have scored in each of Frankfurt's last four matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Bochum 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt have been in freefall in the Bundesliga in recent weeks and the fact they come into this match with just three days rest is not going to help them avoid a fourth league defeat in a row. Bochum have found form at the right time and it would be a surprise if their win at the Allianz Arena last week doesn't spur them on to another positive result this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Too close to call
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Bochum vs Eintracht Frankfurt odds illustrate just how tight this match is expected to be despite the 12 places and 22 points that currently separate the two teams in the league table. Ladbrokes have made Frankfurt the slight favourites and have given them a 45.5% chance of winning the match while Bochum have been given a 33.3% chance of victory.
View more of our latest football predictions on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Plenty of draws
Three of the last four matches between Bochum and Eintracht Frankfurt have ended all square which makes the price of 13/5 on another one this weekend very appealing. The most recent victor in this fixture was Eintracht Frankfurt who thumped Bochum 7-2 earlier this season.
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Bochum preview: Hitting form at the right time
Bochum are currently enjoying their best run of form of the season with just one defeat in their last five league matches. If they can continue in that kind of form from now until the end of the season, then they have every chance of avoiding a relegation playoff.
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Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Tired legs could scupper them
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Predicted lineup: Santos (GK), Tuta, Koch, Collins, Kristensen, Larsson, Skhiri, Brown, Gotze, Uzun, Ekitike
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Player to watch: Hugo Ekitike
Eintracht Frankfurt's season was thrown into disarray when top scorer, Omar Marmoush, left the club for Man City in January. In his absence, Hugo Ekitike has become the club's main source for goals and the Frenchman now has 13 goals for the season in the Bundesliga. Can he add to that tally this weekend?