Mainz vs Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips (11 January)

Having just come out of a particularly trying last season during which it flirted with relegation for a long time, this Mainz team has clearly learned its lesson. And better yet, it even manages to slip into the race for Europe by currently being in 5th position in the ranking, 2 small units from the podium. In great form, the FSV players have enjoyed 5 successes over the last 6 days of the Bundesliga. Only beaten by Wolfsburg 4-3 at the end of a crazy match, Anthony Caci's partners bounced back perfectly by defeating Bayern Munich 2-1 then Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 , despite being outnumbered, before the holidays .It is quite the opposite that is happening on the other side of the meadow for Bochum which, after having been able to secure its maintenance at the last minute during the play-offs last year, risks being sanctioned for good by relegation next spring.

This team brings up the rear in the standings, with only 6 points collected during the first 15 days played this year. Far from the score until the beginning of December, the red lantern was still able, under the leadership of its new coach Dieter Hecking, to hold off Union Berlin 1-1 then win its one and only victory of the year in course against Heidenheim 2-0 on the last day. Despite this success, Bochum still remains 8 points behind the first non-relegation team. 

Mainz will have to do without several very important elements for this match. The excellent playmaker Amiri (3 goals, 2 assists) will indeed be suspended after being sent off on the last day. The senior defenders Bell and Widmer and the young Croatian Vidovic are injured in the same way as the excellent striker Burkardt (10 goals) who risks having to withdraw this Saturday. However, we still find other very interesting elements in this team such as the prolific Nebel and Lee Jae-Sung who scored 5 goals each in the Bundesliga. Little in sight this season, Austrian striker Onisiwo has left for Salzburg.

In Bochum, starting midfielder Miyoshi will also be suspended following his red card received on the last day. Replacement goalkeeper Riemann is still sidelined while striker Holtamnn should be present after having experienced a physical problem recently. Therefore, the VfL squad will be practically complete for this match. With only 3 goals scored, the Slovakian Bero is the top scorer of this team ahead of the player on loan from AS Monaco, Boadu (2 goals) and the Dutchman de Wit (2 goals). 

• Summary: 1. FSV Mainz 05 is going head to head with VfL Bochum 1848 starting on 11 Jan 2025 at 14:30 UTC at MEWA Arena stadium, Mainz city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Mainz Feedinco Rating: 6.96
• Bochum Feedinco Rating: 6.69