Bochum vs Darmstadt tips and predictions

Bochum to build on momentum

It might not be very long after this gets underway before the home side can see Darmstadt in their rear-view mirror. Excitement all but guaranteed, this is very likely to deliver some goals. There's not a huge amount of confidence in the match winner market though.

On 25 Bundesliga points, 15th placed Bochum host 18th placed Darmstadt. With 13 points the visitors are someway behind their rivals.

Despite the short Bochum price, it's not as simple to predict as it might seem. If you're thinking this is a formality it is worth pinpointing some of the data. Instinct says the home win is the obvious pick but they could slip up here. Nevertheless, they're picked to produce a result.

Bochum will exploit the performance stats of Darmstadt. The last 19 fixtures have not all gone well for the away squad; they've lost 13 of them. They should prepare themselves for defeat again here.

Bochum have scored at least once in all of their recent 19 home matches.

Darmstadt can sometimes lose their shape. They're conceding an average of 4.3 goals in their last 3 matches. Shots on goal are in short supply for them as well. The visitors haven't really been able to rely on their forwards lately. They've been goalless in 10 of their last 18 matches.

Bochum have won 5 of the last 9 fixtures between these sides. It might not be significant but the head-to-head stats point to another home win.

Most observers believe that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Bochum. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting on this occasion.