Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Tips & Odds – Feb. 08, 2023
Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction 08.02.2023. On Wednesday, there are two more matches of the round of 16 of the DFB Pokal. Bochum will welcome the German runner-up Borussia Dortmund at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion.
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Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund Odds
Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund 1X2: 5.00/4.00/1.66
Total Over/Under (2.5): 1.57/2.35
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
Bochum Team News
Thomas Letsch’s team, after two consecutive defeats in the Bundesliga, managed to achieve a convincing 5-2 triumph against Hoffenheim in the last round in front of their fans.
With these victories, Bochum is one position above the relegation zone. Currently they have 19 points won from the same number of played games. Bochum has three points more than Stuttgart, which is in the bottom of the table along with Hertha and Schalke. All this shows how uncertain the fight for survival in the league will be until the very end.
Bochum’s biggest problem this season is that they have the worst defense in the league with 46 goals conceded. They have conceded as many as 10 in the previous four competitive matches since the beginning of the year.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
On the other hand, Edin Terzić’s team welcomes this duel after a spectacular 5-1 victory at their Signal Iduna Park against Freiburg in the last round. At halftime score was 1-1. In the end the popular Millionaires played very motivated, with the support of their fans, they defeated opponent with as many as 4 goals.
Borussia is playing extremely well in the rest of the season. In 2023 they have not lost yet. They have achieved six victories, including two friendlies. In these matches Borussia scored as many as 24 goals.
An interesting match with a lot of goals awaits us in the cup on Wednesday. After an excellent start after the break due to the World Cup, Borussia is in the third place in the table with only three points behind the leader Bayern.
Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund H2H
These two teams met 80 times in all competitions. Borussia Dortmund is a better rival in the head-to-head duels with 36 victories, while Bochum achieved 20 triumphs. 24 games ended in a draw.
Injuries and suspensions
Bochum: Cristian Gamboa, Michael Esser and Paul Grave are injured and will not play in this match.
Borussia Dortmund: Mateu Morey Bauza, Thomas Meunier and Abdoulaye Kamara are injured and will not play in this match.
Bochum vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Both teams have been playing high-scoring matches lately. In eight of the previous nine matches between Bochum and Borussia Dortmund, there were over 2.5 goals per match, and goals on both sides.
Kick-off time: Wednesday, 08.02.2023. 20:45 CET
Prediction: Both Teams to Score + total goals over 2.5
Odds: 1.90
Sportsbook: Bet365
