The upcoming match between VfL Bochum 1848 and FSV Mainz 05 promises to be an exciting one, based on their recent history of high-scoring encounters. The visiting team appears to be in better form, making them the favorites going into this match. However, the home team's defense has been struggling, which gives the VfL Bochum 1848 a good chance of securing a win.
Interestingly, FSV Mainz 05 tends to thrive away from home and does not seem to be affected by the home team's crowd. On the other hand, the visiting team has been facing defensive issues on the road, which could be exploited by VfL Bochum 1848.
Looking at their head-to-head record, the last five meetings have resulted in 1 draw and 4 wins for the away team. This trend could be a cause for concern for VfL Bochum 1848, but it also indicates that FSV Mainz 05 has had the upper hand in recent encounters.
In terms of goal-scoring, VfL Bochum 1848 has been averaging 0.9 goals per game this season, while FSV Mainz 05 has been more prolific with 1.5 goals per game. This suggests that FSV Mainz 05 may have an edge in terms of attacking prowess, but VfL Bochum 1848 cannot be counted out, especially if they can shore up their defense.
