Mainz 05 before the duel: does VfL Bochum make the turn?

On January 11, 2025, Mainz 05 meets VfL Bochum in the Mewa Arena. Bundesliga relegation battle, forecasts and betting odds in focus.
On January 11, 2025, Mainz 05 meets VfL Bochum in the Mewa Arena. Bundesliga relegation battle, forecasts and betting odds in focus. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Mainz 05 before the duel: does VfL Bochum make the turn?

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, FSV Mainz 05 meets VfL Bochum 1848 in the Mewa Arena. The game begins at 3:30 p.m. and represents the 16th matchday of the Bundesliga. The two teams come into this encounter with different conditions.

The 1st FSV Mainz 05 currently occupies 5th place in the table with 25 points from 15 games. In the last five games, the team of coach Bo Bjørnholt Henriksen celebrated four victories and only had to accept one defeat. Overall, a positive record of 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats was achieved, the team has already scored 28 goals this season.

VfL Bochum with a difficult stand

The last meeting of the two teams ended with a 2-0 home win for Mainz 05. The last five direct encounters also speak for Mainz, which is 3 victories, a draw and a defeat.

betting odds and forecasts

The betting odds for the upcoming game clearly favor the home win of Mainz 05. The odds are 1.56 at Neo.bet for a home win, while a draw with 4.40 at Tipico and an away win for Bochum with 5.75 at ODDSet. According to a AI forecast, a 2-0 home win for Mainz 05 is expected.

The match is therefore shaped not only by the current form of the teams, but also by the table stands and the betting odds that make Mainz appear as a clear favorite. The fans can look forward to an exciting duel in the basement of the Bundesliga.

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