After both suffering defeats in the previous round, both SC Freiburg and VfL Bochum 1848 are in desperate need of the three points. Considering the recent history between VfL Bochum 1848 and SC Freiburg, we can expect an exciting match with plenty of goals. The away team comes into this game with a shaky defense, especially when playing away from home. On the other hand, SC Freiburg has struggled to find the back of the net on their travels. However, the away team typically thrives without the pressure of the home crowd against them.
VfL Bochum 1848, on the other hand, has a vulnerable defense that has been leaky both at home and away. Despite this, they are still considered to have a good chance of winning this encounter. In terms of current form, the home team is ahead of the away team. Interestingly, the last few direct clashes between these two teams have ended with 5 victories for the away team.
In terms of goal-scoring statistics, VfL Bochum 1848 has managed to score an average of 0.9 goals per game this season, while SC Freiburg has a slightly better record with an average of 1.4 goals per game. These numbers suggest that both teams have room for improvement in the attacking department.
The home team, VfL Bochum 1848, is led by coach Dieter Hecking, while SC Freiburg is under the guidance of Julian Schuster. Both coaches will be looking to motivate their players to secure a much-needed victory in this upcoming match.