Tim Oermann is still on the mend. Danilo Soares has a hip injury, while Jannes Horn is struggling with a muscle tear. Jacek Góralski has undergone an eye operation. Danny da Costa has problems with his adductors. Anthony Caci is not yet match fit, while Maxim Leitsch should face his former club.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Mainz's last 4 away games (Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Bochum's last 3 games (Bundesliga). Bochum have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Mainz in all competitions. Bochum have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Bundesliga). Mainz have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Bundesliga).
Bochum punched above their weight last season with an impressive home record of 28 points, twice as many as they garnered away. Mainz were awful away from home last season with only 11 points and will be looking to improve on that dismal record. Mainz average 2.4 points per game against Bochum, their best Bundesliga record against any opponent, so can be fancied to nick a narrow win. 0:1
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