Augsburg vs Bochum prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2024-11-29 14:30.
[p]In isolation, Augsburg’s 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich isn’t a result which warrants the panic button being pressed, particularly with two of those goals coming in second half stoppage time. However, that loss leaves the Bavarians just four points above the relegation zone pre-round having won just one of their last five Bundesliga games (D2, L2), failing to score in the most recent two.[/p]
[p]A return to home soil therefore comes at the perfect time, as Jess Thorup’s men have accumulated 11 of their 12 points this term at the WWK Arena (W3, D2, L1). The only side with a poorer travelling record in the Bundesliga is upcoming opponents Bochum, and Augsburg consequently starts as favourites, not least because they’ve lost just one of their last 11 Bundesliga games against a side sitting bottom of the table (W5, D5).[/p]
[p]Now the only team in Europe’s traditional top-five leagues still winless this term, Bochum have just two points to their name after 11 games (D2, L9) and appear doomed to relegation even at this early stage. The Blues have endured the second-worst start at this stage in Bundesliga history, with a whopping 32 goals conceded at this stage highlighting where their issues lie.[/p]
[p]If a miraculous turnaround is to happen, it must start somewhere and this weekend could light the touch paper if the pair’s history is anything to go by. Bochum are unbeaten in all three away Bundesliga H2Hs (W2, D1) – keeping two clean sheets in the process – against no other side in the top-flight at present do they average more points per away H2H (2.3).[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Elvis Rexhbecaj is without a goal since the opening day of the season, and appears more likely to trouble the referee than the scoresheet having already been booked six times this season – all five in the Bundesliga have come in the second half. Philipp Hofmann has the joint-most direct goal involvements for Bochum this season (G1, A2), and provided an assist in last year’s 2-2 draw at the WWK Arena.[/p]
[p]Hot streak: Five of Augsburg’s six home league matches so far this season have seen them score 2+ goals.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Ben Olawumi[/i][/p]