Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 21st September 2024

After surviving a gruelling battle for survival last season, Bochum hope to start the new Bundesliga campaign on a positive note. The hosts play Holstein Kiel at Vonovia Ruhrstadion in a round 4 fixture on Saturday.

Placed 16th in the table Bochum have amassed zero points after three matches. On zero points, Holstein Kiel rank 18th with three matches played this season.

Both Bochum and Holstein Kiel have amassed an equal number of points during this season. While Bochum occupy number 16, the visitors are currently number 18 in the Bundesliga table.

Holstein Kiel can actually leapfrog Bochum in the table with a win this coming Saturday. However, judging by the prices we get from the bookmakers, this seems rather unlikely to happen.

Bochum are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 11 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.1 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 23 goals, or an average of 2.3 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to zero clean sheets in this run.

Holstein Kiel travel to their next Bundesliga match, averaging a lowly one goals per game in their last three matches. They scored a disappointing total of three goals, while also conceding 11 goals. That amounts to an average of 3.7 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring zero times.

Having never shared a season in the Bundesliga in recent past, this is the first time Bochum comes up against Holstein Kiel in this context.

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Prediction

Bochum Form

In their last three matches, Bochum lost 1-0 against RB Leipzig, 0-2 against Borussia Moenchengladbach and 2-1 against Freiburg. Bochum claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Bundesliga, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored seven and conceded 14 goals.

A top half finish is the dream for Bochum, but neutral spectators have them down for a season in the lower end of the Bundesliga.

Holstein Kiel Form

Holstein Kiel endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 3-2 by Hoffenheim, before Wolfsburg ran out 0-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Bayern Munich, who came out 1-6 winners. Holstein Kiel came through their last six away games in the Bundesliga without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew zero and lost one in which, they were outscored by three goals to two.

A top half finish is the dream target for Bochum, although keeping their Bundesliga status for another season has to be the priority.

We've thought long and hard which bet offers the best price at the bookies, as the match against Holstein Kiel could turn out a bit slippery for Bochum. Considering form and strength in squad, we nevertheless ended up siding with the latter this coming Saturday.

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Squads

Bochum Squad

Peter Zeidler will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Holstein Kiel from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Bundesliga this season):

Andreas Luthe (0/0), Hugo Roelleke (0/0), Manuel Riemann (0/0), Patrick Drewes (0/3), Paul Grave (0/0), Timo Horn (0/0), Bernardo (0/0), Cristian Gamboa (0/0), Erhan Masovic (0/3), Ivan Ordets (0/0), Jakov Medic (0/3), Maximilian Wittek (0/3), Mohammed Tolba (0/0), Noah Loosli (0/0), Tim Oermann (0/2), Agon Elezi (0/0), Anthony Losilla (0/2), Dani de Wit (0/2), Felix Passlack (0/3), Ibrahima Sissoko (0/3), Koji Miyoshi (0/1), Lennart Koerdt (0/0), Lukas Daschner (0/3), Mats Pannewig (0/2), Matus Bero (0/3), Moritz-Broni Kwarteng (0/1), Aliou Balde (0/3), Gerrit Holtmann (0/0), Moritz Broschinski (0/3), Myron Boadu (1/3), Philipp Hofmann (0/3), Samuel Bamba (0/2).

Holstein Kiel Squad

Below is the full team squad of Holstein Kiel. The manager Rapp will pick his starting XI against Bochum from these players:

Lio Rothenhagen (0/0), Marcel Engelhardt (0/0), Thomas Daehne (0/0), Timon Weiner (0/3), Tyler Dogan (0/0), Carl Johansson (0/2), Colin Kleine-Bekel (0/0), Dominik Javorcek (0/1), Lasse Rosenboom (0/2), Max Geschwill (0/2), Timo Becker (0/3), Tymoteusz Puchacz (0/2), Andu Yobel Kelati (0/1), Armin Gigovic (1/2), Aurel Wagbe (0/0), Benedikt Pichler (0/3), Finn Porath (0/3), Lewis Holtby (0/3), Magnus Knudsen (0/3), Marco Komenda (0/2), Marko Ivezic (0/1), Marvin Schulz (0/1), Nicolai Remberg (0/3), Patrick Erras (0/3), Alexander Bernhardsson (1/2), Jann-Fiete Arp (0/3), Phil Harres (0/0), Shuto Machino (1/3), Steven Skrzybski (0/0).

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Team News

At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Bochum, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment. For their upcoming match in round 4, Bochum are unable to call upon Manuel Riemann, who is suspended.

Bochum are unable to field Mohammed Tolba this coming Saturday against Holstein Kiel, as he is sidelined with an injury.

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Lineups

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel H2H

This is the first time Bochum squares up against Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga in the 21st century, thus both face a whole new experience of coming up against an unknown opponent. Bochum picked up three wins in their previous nine matches against Holstein Kiel, while the latter claimed four wins in these, with the remaining finishing a draw. The bookies best betting odds on a draw at full-time are at 5/2.

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Results

Bochum vs Holstein Kiel Betting Tips

Maximilian Wittek is showing good form for Bochum, scoring one goals in their last six matches. Shuto Machino scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Bochum won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. They drew two and lost four as well, while Holstein Kiel won seven of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost two. Holstein Kiel won five of their 10 previous matches away from home without conceding a goal. A number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Bochum saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Holstein Kiel played across all tournaments. They scored 1.2 times on average in the process.