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German 2.Bundesliga: Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum
Kickoff Time: 2023-05-28 02:30(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler
This season, Fortuna Dusseldorf secured a third-place finish in Bundesliga 2 and qualified for the promotion play-offs. In terms of stats, Dusseldorf have scored a total of 72 goals and conceded 40 in the league this season, showcasing their strength both in attack and defense. They have the most formidable offensive firepower in Bundesliga 2 and boast the largest goal difference of 32 goals. Furthermore, Dusseldorf have been particularly impressive in their home games, winning all of their last six matches. During this period, they have scored 13 goals, only conceded three, and kept clean sheets in four games. It’s worth noting that Dusseldorf maintained a strong momentum in the second half of the league, going unbeaten in the last 14 rounds and preparing well for the play-offs.
On the other hand, Bochum finished third from the bottom in the Bundesliga this season and had to participate in the play-offs to avoid relegation. In terms of statistics, Bochum scored a total of 42 goals and conceded 72 in the league this season. They have an average offensive performance and significant defensive weaknesses, being the team with the second most goals conceded in the Bundesliga. Bochum struggle against teams with strong offensive capabilities, and their weak defense, including the goalkeeper, is a major concern. It’s evident that their biggest issue this season is their weak defense. Additionally, Bochum are known for their poor away performances, only managing two wins, four draws, and 11 losses in 17 away league games. Their away win rate stands at a mere 12%, highlighting their overall weak performance.
Analyzing the first leg, Dusseldorf, playing away, emerged victorious by defeating Bochum 3-0, almost securing their spot in the next round. Returning home for the second leg, Dusseldorf’s performance are likely to be more dominant. There is a clear disparity between the two teams in terms of their season performance and overall status. With their strong momentum, Dusseldorf are undoubtedly the more favorable choice.
Fortuna Dusseldorf’s Last 5 Games: WWDWD
24-05-24 Bochum 0-3 Fortuna Dusseldorf
24-05-19 Fortuna Dusseldorf 3-2 Magdeburg
24-05-12 Holstein Kiel 1-1 Fortuna Dusseldorf
24-05-04 Fortuna Dusseldorf 3-1 1. FC Nuremberg
24-04-28 Schalke 04 1-1 Fortuna Dusseldorf
Bochum’s Last 5 Games: LLLWW
24-05-24 Bochum 0-3 Fortuna Dusseldorf
24-05-18 Werder Bremen 4-1 Bochum
24-05-13 Bochum 0-5 Bayer Leverkusen
24-05-05 Union Berlin 3-4 Bochum
24-04-27 Bochum 3-2 Hoffenheim
Head To Head Record:
24-05-24 Bochum 0-3 Fortuna Dusseldorf
23-07-21 Fortuna Dusseldorf 3-1 Bochum
22-01-27 Bochum 0-2 Fortuna Dusseldorf
21-03-23 Fortuna Dusseldorf 0-3 Bochum
20-12-01 Bochum 5-0 Fortuna Dusseldorf
Prediction: Fortuna Dusseldorf to win