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Bochum and St. Pauli will face off in the 17th round of the Bundesliga on Wednesday, January 15. The match will kick off at 18:30 CET, and I will offer a betting prediction for this encounter.
Bochum vs St. Pauli: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Bochum has won their last three home matches.
- St. Pauli has managed only one win in their last five away games.
- Currently, St. Pauli has lost two consecutive matches and four out of their last five.
- Bochum has conceded 37 goals in 16 rounds, the second-worst defensive record in the Bundesliga.
- St. Pauli has the worst attack in the league, scoring only 12 goals.
- Bochum has lost 47% of their matches without scoring, while St. Pauli's figure is 39%.
- The last time Bochum and St. Pauli met was in 2021, with Bochum winning 3-2. In their last five meetings, Bochum has won twice, while three matches ended in draws.
Bochum vs St. Pauli: Match Preview
Bochum is currently the clear bottom team in the Bundesliga standings. After 16 rounds, they have accumulated just six points and sit in last place. Their campaign includes only one win, three draws, and 12 losses. Bochum has conceded 37 goals, which is the second-worst defensive record in the league. To climb out of the relegation zone, they need to overcome an eight-point deficit—a challenging task given their defensive struggles.
St. Pauli is not far from the relegation zone either. After 16 matches, they have collected 14 points, just one point above 16th place. St. Pauli struggles in attack, scoring only 12 goals, the lowest tally in the Bundesliga. They have won just one of their last five matches, losing four. However, their away form has been relatively decent. In eight away matches, they have earned nine points, ranking ninth in the league for points collected on the road.
Probable Lineups
- Bochum: Drewes; Medick, Masovic, Bernardo; Passlack, Bero, Sissoko, Wittek; De Wit; Broschinski, Hofmann.
- St. Pauli: Vasilj; Wahl, Smith, Nemeth; Saliakas, Irvine, Buchalfa, Treu; Afolayan, Sinani, Guilavogui.
Prediction
This match between two teams at the bottom of the table is crucial in the battle to avoid relegation. Both sides have issues in attack and defense, making this game likely to be intriguing but not high-scoring. My prediction is under 2.5 total goals with odds of 1.75.
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