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How important is a successful preparation, purely based on the results, for a team? From the perspective of the fans of VfL Bochum, it is to be hoped that the results will not exert much influence, as the club from the Ruhr region has not always been able to convince. Of the four “serious” tests, only the game against Grasshoppers Zurich was narrowly won 3: 2. Otherwise, there were two defeats – against St. Gallen (0-3) and FC Barnsley (1-2). The 1: 1 in the last endurance test against Bundesliga side Hertha BSC was then still somewhat conciliatory.
On the other hand, it looks a bit better on the opponents of Bochum on matchday one – Jahn Regensburg. The Oberpfälzer won against Carl-Zeiss Jena and Mainz 05. Even against TSG Hoffenheim conceded the Jahn only a short 2: 3 defeat. In addition, numerous successes against unterklassige teams. Thus, the hosts are likely to have gained a little more confidence before the home game prelude. This may have a small impact, but it is ultimately on Sunday in the square. Then the cards are placed on the table and both teams give their business card for the first time.
Jahn Regensburg is against VfL Bochum in the odds for a tip on the winner slightly favored, which may be due to home advantage. The bookies seem to judge the teams as a whole therefore pretty much the same, which is confirmed by the view of the previous year’s table (8th and 11th place). New season, new luck – now it applies again and for both clubs, both up and down a lot is possible. All the more important is the start of the season, which plays a crucial role for both Regensburg and Bochum in predicting where the path can lead. This match of the first day of the match will be kicked off at 14:30 on Sunday afternoon at the Continental Arena. Referee of the game is Robert Schröder from Hannover.
Regensburg:
Jahn Regensburg has always had good luck in recent years and a good hand in the election of the head coach. Heiko Herrlich moved after the two ascents from the Regionalliga in league 2 to Bayer 04 Leverkusen and also his successor Achim Beierlorzer has now found a job on the sidelines in the House of Lords and hired at 1 FC Cologne. The next man who wants to follow in the footsteps is his assistant coach from the preseason Mersad Selimbegovic. The 37-year-old Bosnian receives a two-year contract and should develop the club further.
He faces a big challenge right now, as some key players have left the club. So after the departure of number 1 Philipp Pentke, for example, a new number 1 must be found. Also attacker Hamadi Al Ghaddioui must be replaced and moves to Stuttgart. Already before, the Oberpfälzer have strengthened in the offensive. From Astoria Walldorf comes with the recommendation of 16 goals in the Regionalliga Erik Wekesser. Other newcomers include Jan-Marc Schneider, Florian Heister, Chima Okoroji and Tom Baack.
So there are no big names, but, according to the philosophy of the Jahn young and viable players. One of the few experienced newcomers is an old hand in league 2 and is now out for a long time. Tim Knipping comes from Sandhausen and should strengthen the central defense. But due to a herniated disc in the cervical vertebra, he will initially not be able to help with his new employer. The team is again led by the tireless and irreplaceable Marco Grüttner, captain and top scorer of the Jahn. He is to lead the young troupe to another successful season and is progressing with confidence.
“Win every game,” is the goal of the striker. Well then, in the direction of the Bundesliga! The results of the preparation certainly make hope. A narrow defeat against Hoffenheim (2: 3) and a 2-1 victory against FSV Mainz 05 at the dress rehearsal showed that the team is ready for the competitive match. Regensburg wants to make a direct bet against Bochum on the first three.
Bochum:
The VfL relies on continuity – at least with the coach. Robin Dutt continues to gain the confidence, although the result in the past season with a position in the gray midfield did not meet the demands of the club. With Oliver Barth, he receives alongside Heiko Butscher another co-coach to his side, which should accompany the change in staff in the squad. Led by attacker Lukas Hinterseer, who leaves the Ruhr area in the direction of the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, there were some departures to complain.
But even on the part of the newcomers Bochum has conjured up one or the other prominent name from the hat. Danny Blum from Frankfurt, Saulo Decarli from Bruges, goalkeeper Patrick Drewes from Würzburger Kickers, Jordi Osei-Tutu from Arsenal FC or Silvere Ganvoula – all these players are new to the Ruhr. Oldie Patrick Fabien received a final contract for this season and should then be involved in the management. Which of the new names will be on the scoresheet on Sunday is open.
Decarli and Osei-Tutu on the defensive will certainly have good cards after the last impressions in the test matches. Even Danny Blum could immediately take over the post of Hinterseer in the attack seamlessly. One of his competitors with the young Silvere Ganvoula has yet to serve a yellow-red ban from the preseason and can be used at the earliest on the second matchday. The results in the preparatory games were rather modest, which does not bother coach Robin Dutt, though. It was important for him to use all the players in the big squad to give everyone the chance to prove himself.
Most recently, the 1: 1 at the dress rehearsal against Hertha from Berlin could be considered as a step forward and perhaps the team arrived just in time for the start of the season in the desired form. Against Regensburg Bochum has slightly higher odds, which makes a tip on the guests appear as an outsider bet. However, the Dutt squad does not have to hide and can play without pressure in the Continental Arena. At least one point win is to dare the guests in any case.
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