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Bochum vs Heidenheim Prediction & Betting tips
Will the series of 1. FC Heidenheim last until the winter break? The answer to this question will be on Friday evening on Castroper Straße, when the North Swabians travel to VfL Bochum and try to hibernate with seven games behind them. In addition, keeper Kevin Müller would like to extend the series of 335 minutes without conceding a goal.
Without an increase in performance compared to the 0: 2 in the English week at Hannover 96, it will be difficult for the blue-whites. The value is probably more on the part of the guests from Schlossberg. The start of this encounter in the Ruhrstadion is on Friday evening at 17:30 p.m.
Bochum :
In the English week, VfL Bochum has played two games in five days that could not have been more different. While the performance of Thomas Reis’s protégés in the 3-0 win against Paderborn was convincing across the board, the performance in the 0-2 win against Hannover 96 on Tuesday was so disappointing.
In Lower Saxony, the defeat could have been much higher without a strong goalkeeper Manuel Riemann. Only two positions were changed in terms of personnel and captain Losilla had to pause due to a yellow card suspension. In addition, Bella Kotchap was replaced by Lampropoulos. However, this alone cannot be an excuse for the harmless appearance in the HDI-Arena.
In the last home game of this calendar year, all forces should be mobilized again in order to achieve a successful conclusion. The jump to a promotion position would still be possible, depending on the results of the competition. How much Thomas Reis will rotate depends on the fitness level of the individual actors. Of course, captain Losilla will return to the starting line-up and the disappointing Chibsah will have to sit down on the bench again.
The full-back tongs with Gamboa and Danilo Soares are particularly strong in the team from the Ruhr area. The game over the wings is very intensive and the home side have to mobilize the last of their reserves of strength. Only then does the tip on the odds for the home win have realistic chances between Bochum and Heidenheim.
Heidenheim :
While the opponents from the Ruhr area seem to run out of strength, this cannot be seen at 1. FC Heidenheim. The team was again highly concentrated for over 90 minutes in the home game against Regensburg during the week and was able to keep the defensive zero. Since this time top striker Christian Kühlwetter could not provide the lucky punch either, the winning streak tore after three successes.
Nevertheless, coach Frank Schmidt was quite satisfied with the performance of his team. Geipl, Kerschbaumer, Mohr and Otto were newly thrown into the team and integrated directly into the team structure. Also this time, some changes in the starting line-up are to be expected so that all eleven players are in top shape on the pitch. There are currently no concerns about injury.
The only question mark is the use of attacker David Otto, who fell unhappy on his hip against Jahn and might rather take on the role of the joker. There is room for improvement in the Hinserie with the North Swabians, especially in the away record. While the FCH is the second best home team in the lower house, only a measly four points were taken away from home.
With a threesome in Bochum, the balance could be improved and a big exclamation mark could be set before the winter break in the ascent race. Between Bochum and Heidenheim, the prognosis can be ventured that the guests have at least a very good chance of endangering a battered opponent in their stadium.
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