On March 10, 2023, on Thursday, 1. In the 24th round of the Bundesliga, FC Cologne will play VFL Bochum at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany. At 20:30 CET, the match is scheduled to begin. Both teams will be looking for a crucial victory to move up the league table after struggling this season.
FC Cologne and Union Berlin shared a 0-0 Bundesliga draw going into this match. FC Cologne had 49 percent possession and 10 shots on goal, four of which were successful. On the adversary’s side, Association Berlin had 8 scoring chances with 2 of them on track.
Recently, FC Cologne’s attacks have failed. In their previous six games, they have scored just three goals against opposing teams. In those matches, FC Cologne also scored five goals against their rivals. VfL Bochum and their supporters are hoping for a better outcome this time around after their last Bundesliga matchup defeat to Schalke.
VfL Bochum had 63% possession in that match, 7 chances on goal, and 4 shots between the sticks. Manuel Riemann scored the only goal for VfL Bochum, a 45-yard own goal. On the other hand, Schalke 04 had a total of ten shots on goal, four of which came from the three sticks. For Schalke, Marius Bülter scored (79′).
VfL Bochum’s penchant for high-scoring games can be seen in the fact that they have scored 20 goals in their previous six games, an average of 3.33 goals per game. 14 of this total have come from their rivals. However, it is not certain that the pattern in this match will continue. VfL Bochum has not won in four league games played away from home in this one.
FC Cologne vs VfL Bochum Match Details :
- FC Cologne – VfL Bochum
- Bundesliga Germany
- Date – 10/03/2023
- Kick off time – 19:30 UTC
- Venue: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany
FC Cologne vs VfL Bochum Prediction :
Taking into account all of the factors, we think FC Cologne will be able to create chances to score more than one goal against VfL Bochum, who will have a hard time scoring. When there is nothing left to play, FC Cologne can quietly claim a 2-0 victory.
Prediction: FC Cologne 2-0 VfL Bochum
FC Cologne vs VfL Bochum Head to head :
Taking a look at their most recent head-to-head matches, which took place on April 21, 2014, reveals that FC Cologne has won three of them, while VfL Bochum has only won one, with two games ending in draws. In these matches, they combined to score 20 goals, with 12 coming from FC Cologne and 8 from VfL Bochum.
3.33 goals have been scored on average per game. The previous league matchup between these rivals was Bundesliga matchday 7 on September 18, 2022, and it ended with VfL Bochum drawing 1-1 with FC Cologne.
On that particular day, VfL Bochum had 35% ball possession and attempted seven goals, but none of them were successful. FC Cologne scored 18 goals against their opponents. Both Linton Maina (88′) and Benno Schmitz (self-goal at 9′) scored.
FC Cologne vs VfL Bochum Team news :
Long-term injuries to key attackers Sebastian Andersson, Mark Uth, Florian Dietz, and Jan Thielmann, as well as absences from defenders Luca Kilian, Mads Pedersen, and Rijad Smaljic, have contributed to Koln’s lack of goal threat.
Baumgart is unlikely to make any changes to his starting XI, despite his hopes for greater attacking fluency against weaker opponents after a disciplined performance against Union Berlin. In the meantime,
Bochum will be without Simon Zoller, Gerrit Holtmann, and Cristian Gamboa because of ongoing injuries. However, Philipp Hofmann, who overcame a cold to start against Schalke, ought to be included in the matchday squad once more.
After losing control of the midfield during their devastating loss to Schalke last weekend, Letsch may look to bring in Cameroonian international Pierre Kunde.
FC Cologne vs VfL Bochum Betting tips :
- The wagering chances recommend that Cologne is the unmistakable #1 to dominate this game, with chances of 1.67. The current odds for a draw are 4.10, while the odds for Bochum to win are 6.00.
- The odds for the Over 2.5 Goals market are currently 1.82, while the odds for the Under 2.5 Goals are 2.05.
- The odds for yes in the Both Teams to Score market are currently 1.84, while the odds for no are 2.00.
- It is anticipated that Cologne will prevail in this match due to their superior record and home advantage. Cologne may end up winning by a score of 2-0.
FC Cologne vs VfL Bochum Lineups :
FC Koln:
- Schwabe;
- Schmitz, Hubers, Chabot, Hector;
- Martel, Skhiri;
- Maina, Ljubicic, Kainz;
- Tigges
VfL Bochum:
- Riemann;
- Janko, Masovic, Schlotterbeck, Soares;
- Forster, Kunde, Stoger;
- Asano, Hofmann, Antwi-Adjei
FC Cologne vs VfL Bochum Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |