Eintracht Frankfurt is looking to close their gap for chances of a spot in the Champions League with a win against VfL Bochum. Meanwhile, Bochum is also aiming for wins as they aim to escape the relegation zone, considering their place in the league table. A win in this match could give Frankfurt an additional three points, which inches them closer to the top four. Bochum on the other hand is looking to move up to the 13th of the league table, and win their third consecutive league matches. This meeting will be on April 1, 2023, at 2:30 AM (GMT+8), with Frankfurt playing as hosts.
Since 1971, these two teams have already crossed paths for 70 times across all competitions, and it was the hosts who have more wins. The hosts have a narrow win against the visitors, winning 29 of those matches. The visitors on the other hand have won 26, while the remaining matches ended in draw. Moreover, the hosts are doing well playing at home, winning four of their last five home games. The visitors on the other hand is not as fortunate as they lost to four of their last five away matches in 2023. With that, they are now looking to finally add wins so they could escape the relegation table.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the one at the advantage coming into this game, winning their last five home matches against Bochum. Additionally, from those wins, they were able to score at least twice, which is why they are confident coming into this game. As a team hoping for a spot in the Champions League, they need to retain their good run in the contest. However, they are currently winless in their last six matches across all competitions. Four of those losses are coming in Bundesliga, losing twice. Fortunately, they are doing well against Bochum, which might be their biggest advantage here. However, they need to work hard because they failed to score in their last two matches.
Since he picked up his fifth booking this season, Tuta is unavailable in this match as he is facing a suspension. Jesper Lindstrom, and Almamy Toure on the other hand is not yet returning here due to their respective injuries.
VfL Bochum
Bochum on the other hand is fortunate to bounce back from their four consecutive defeats with back-to-back wins. During their last match, they had a 1-0 win against RB Leipzig, which helped them to gain another three points. Bochum is just three places and four points above the relegation zone, which is why they are aiming for more wins. Another challenge for them is the fact that they are playing on the road, which is not their expertise. Defense have been their number one problem, conceding 56 goals in 25 games, a record they need to work on. Although they are from back-to-back wins, going against Frankfurt might be a challenge as they failed to score to three of their last five meetings.
They will be without Danilo Soares due to a suspension as well, after being given a yellow card for the fifth time in their last match. Cristian Gamboa on the other hand is already approaching his return, following his serious knee injury.
Prediction:
Eintracht Frankfurt (1.5)
Odds: -0.86
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