1.FC Köln - Vfl Bochum

Regular Season - 28
Kickoff: 2024-04-06 11:30

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1.FC Köln - Vfl Bochum Predictions

Prediction: 1.FC Köln or draw
Best odds: 1.64

As the Bundesliga gears up for another thrilling weekend of football, all eyes will be on the RheinEnergieStadion where 1.FC Köln will play host to Vfl Bochum. With the predictions swaying towards an away advantage, fans are eagerly waiting to see if Köln can defy the odds or if Bochum will solidify their mid-table standing.

Key Players

For 1.FC Köln, much will depend on the performance of their midfield maestro, Linton Maina. With a rating of 6.71, Maina's ability to create opportunities has been evident with 12 key passes and an assist to his name. His contribution in the midfield will be crucial for Köln's chances of success.

In defense, Max Finkgräfe stands out with a rating of 6.89. Finkgräfe's defensive prowess is not only in breaking up opposition attacks but also in contributing to the offensive play with 9 key passes and scoring once, showcasing his all-round capabilities.

The young talent, Jan Uwe Thielmann, has shown promise in the midfield with a rating of 6.91. Thielmann's tenacity and willingness to take shots, having 10 on target from 16 attempts, could be essential for Köln as they seek to climb out of the relegation zone.

On the other side, Vfl Bochum will rely on the attacking flair of Moritz Broschinski. With a rating of 6.54 and two goals to his name, Broschinski's knack for finding the back of the net could prove pivotal in this encounter.

Midfielder Matúš Bero, rated at 6.55, is another key component in Bochum's setup. His ability to disrupt play and transition quickly into attack, as evidenced by his 293 total passes, will be vital for Bochum's aspirations to take points from this match.

Lastly, Lukas Stephan Horst Daschner, with a rating of 6.65, brings creativity to Bochum's midfield. His contribution of an assist and a goal underscores his importance to the team's attacking dynamics.

Recent Form

Köln's recent form has been a mixed bag with a pattern of LDWDL in their last five games. Their home record doesn't instill much confidence either, with only 2 wins out of 11 matches. On the other hand, Bochum's recent results show a more positive trend with WDDLW, suggesting they are finding some consistency as the season progresses.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two teams is evenly matched. Their last encounter on November 11, 2023, at Bochum's home ground, ended in a 1-1 draw. Before that, on March 10, 2023, Köln suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Bochum. Going a bit further back to September 18, 2022, the teams once again shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw.

Prediction

The predictions lean towards Vfl Bochum either winning or securing a draw. With both teams scoring fewer than 2.5 goals in their recent games, a low-scoring affair might be on the cards. The advice suggests a "Double chance: draw or Vfl Bochum", reflecting the visitors' slightly better form and the home side's struggles.

With a 45% chance for both a draw and an away win, the scales are tipped slightly in Bochum's favor. The key player matchups, especially if Linton Maina and Max Finkgräfe can counter the threats posed by Moritz Broschinski and Matúš Bero, will be decisive.

Considering the form, head-to-head history, and key player statistics, the final prediction is that the match will likely end in a draw, with both teams scoring under 2.5 goals. However, given the unpredictability of football, a surprise could be in store, but the safe bet would be on a low-scoring draw or a narrow victory for Vfl Bochum.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

75%
25%

Attacking Potential

50%
50%

Defensive Potential

56%
44%

Poisson Distribution

55%
45%

Stregth H2H

50%
50%

Goals H2H

46%
54%

Wins the game

55%
45%

1.FC Köln - Vfl Bochum Head to Head

Bundesliga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayer Leverkusen players, news and schedule Bayer Leverkusen 28 24 4 0 69 19 50 76
2 Bayern Munich players, news and schedule Bayern Munich 28 19 3 6 80 36 44 60
3 VfB Stuttgart players, news and schedule VfB Stuttgart 28 19 3 6 64 34 30 60
4 RB Leipzig players, news and schedule RB Leipzig 28 16 5 7 64 33 31 53
5 Borussia Dortmund players, news and schedule Borussia Dortmund 28 15 8 5 55 33 22 53
6 Eintracht Frankfurt players, news and schedule Eintracht Frankfurt 28 10 12 6 43 36 7 42
7 FC Augsburg players, news and schedule FC Augsburg 28 9 9 10 45 46 -1 36
8 1899 Hoffenheim players, news and schedule 1899 Hoffenheim 28 10 6 12 48 53 -5 36
9 SC Freiburg players, news and schedule SC Freiburg 28 10 6 12 40 52 -12 36
10 FC Heidenheim players, news and schedule FC Heidenheim 28 8 9 11 41 49 -8 33
11 Werder Bremen players, news and schedule Werder Bremen 28 8 7 13 36 44 -8 31
12 Union Berlin players, news and schedule Union Berlin 28 8 5 15 25 43 -18 29
13 Borussia Monchengladbach players, news and schedule Borussia Monchengladbach 27 6 10 11 46 53 -7 28
14 VfL Wolfsburg players, news and schedule VfL Wolfsburg 27 7 7 13 33 44 -11 28
15 Vfl Bochum players, news and schedule Vfl Bochum 28 5 11 12 33 58 -25 26
16 FSV Mainz 05 players, news and schedule FSV Mainz 05 28 4 11 13 26 46 -20 23
17 1.FC Köln players, news and schedule 1.FC Köln 28 4 10 14 23 49 -26 22
18 SV Darmstadt 98 players, news and schedule SV Darmstadt 98 28 2 8 18 28 71 -43 14