Mainz shocked league with a strong victory over Bochum - are you the surprise?
Mainz shocked league with a strong victory over Bochum - are you the surprise?
On January 11, 2025, an exciting duel between the 1st FSV Mainz 05 and VfL Bochum will take place in the Bundesliga. The game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. in the Opel Arena and the expectations are high. Mainz has proven to be a positive surprise this season and is currently taking fifth place in the table with 25 points after 15 games. In the past few weeks they have been able to celebrate impressive victories against strong opponents such as Dortmund, Bavaria and Frankfurt.
The coach of Mainz, Bo Henriksen, runs his team with a victory rate of almost 50 percent. This makes him the most successful coach in the history of the club in the Bundesliga. It is noteworthy that Mainz gave very few points against teams from the table cellar this season, despite a 0: 2 against Heidenheim and a 1-1 draw against Union Berlin. This weakness could be crucial for today's game against Bochum, especially since the bookmakers offer odds of up to 1.60 for a home win, which corresponds to a probability of occurrence of around 62%
Bochum's location is tense
The balance between Mainz and Bochum clearly speaks for the Rheinhessen. Mainz has won nine of the previous twelve Bundesligaduelle against Bochum. Last season there was a 2-0 home win for Mainz and a 2-2 in Bochum. This history could be a psychological advantage for the hosts.
betting odds and predictions
The betting providers see a high probability for goals in the game. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.68, while one is quoted under 2.5 goals with 2.05. In addition, there is also a quota of 1.77 on "Both teams meet (yes)" and 1.92 on "Meet both teams (no)".
The game is live on Eurosport can. Overall, this duel, which could be crucial for both teams, promises a lot of tension and important points in the fight for relegation and qualification for international competitions.
A lot has already happened in this Bundesliga season, and today's game is another opportunity for Mainz to continue its upward trend, while Bochum has to collect points to escape descent. Football has its own laws and we can be excited to see how the game will develop.
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