Only basement club Darmstadt (72) have conceded more goals than both Bochum and Hoffenheim (60 each) in the Bundesliga this season, and goalmouth action at both ends of the pitch is to be expected on Friday.
The two teams still have something to play for at this late stage of the campaign, and although Hoffenheim will be regarded as slight favourites for this contest, we believe that Bochum, who have been stronger on home soil this term, may find a way to come out on top and enhance their survival hopes.
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Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a VfL Bochum win with a probability of 61.07%. A win for Hoffenheim has a probability of 19.81% and a draw has a probability of 19.1%.
The most likely scoreline for a VfL Bochum win is 2-1 with a probability of 9.39%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-0 (7.34%) and 3-1 (7.32%). The likeliest Hoffenheim win is 1-2 (5.13%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (8.02%).
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