Bundesliga Matchday 2, Saturday, 31.08.2024 at 15:30
Second matchday in the Bundesliga and I can write a prediction for you for the game between Bochum and Gladbach. A match in which the bookmakers can imagine any outcome. The odds couldn’t be closer
It is precisely these games that make it particularly fun to find the perfect odds. Both teams suffered a narrow defeat at the start of the season
In my Bochum Gladbach betting tip, I am convinced that the visitors will not leave the pitch as losers and will score at least once. At NEObet, I get 1.62 odds for the “Double chance X2” with Gladbach scoring. Will the AI be happy with that?
Last-minute-Kusen can be seen again this season. In the Supercup, they equalized against Stuttgart in the 88th minute and Florian Wirtz scored from the spot in the eleventh minute of stoppage time to seal the three-pointer in the opening game.
It was a very bitter defeat for Borussia, who put in a strong performance and achieved a lot offensively against the German champions. As is so often the case between the teams, it was a game full of chances, 39 finishes, a treat for neutral soccer fans
The predictions of the bookmakers
According to the bookmakers, anything can happen in this game. Bochum’s odds to win (2.52) are slightly lower than Gladbach’s 2.62. The draw is still considered the least likely outcome on Saturday afternoon at 3.55.
At 1.48, the “double chance 1X” is slightly lower than the 1.52 for the “double chance X2”, which I find much more interesting anyway. Finally, I assume that the guests will win the points
KI prediction Bochum vs. Gladbach: This is what ChatGPT predicts.
Is the AI going with you? As always, we have three different artificial intelligence odds ready for you, divided into three risk categories.
The goal for both teams is the low-risk option. In view of the fact that Gladbach are dangerous going forward but still have stability problems at the back, this is a top bet that I also had on the slips of paper. The bet is still at 1.54, good choice, ChatGPT!
As a medium-risk variant, the AI suggests the bet “Over 2.5 goals” for Gladbach against Bochum, thus falling back on the next betting classic. If you opt for this, you should choose the combination with a goal from both teams for better overall odds.
And what about the high-risk variant? Here ChatGPT selects the Gladbach victory with exactly one goal difference. The 4.50 is too low for me personally for this specific bet.
Ultimately, however, I think the Foals are more likely to win this game than Bochum in a close match. A narrow success is not even unrealistic
Analysis: Bochum vs. Gladbach
Before the defeat against Leverkusen, Gladbach managed a 3:1 win against Aue in the DFB Cup. I had already provided you with odds for this match and was correct in predicting a win for the Bundesliga club.
The five-time German champions didn’t let the early deficit get them down and ended up dominating the game with a whopping 25 chances on goal. Five goals in the first two competitive matches – head coach Gerardo Seoane has kept the attack well oiled during the summer break
Borussia have also snapped up Heidenheim’s top striker Tim Kleindienst, who was top scorer in the second division and was also a key player in his first season in the top flight.
He was still unlucky in the cup, but on his league starting debut he was set up dangerously on several occasions and scored the equalizer in the 85th minute.
Quota analysis
With an offensive-oriented style of play, the goalscoring odds should not be missing from the odds analysis. Kleindienst is considered to be the hottest ticket among betting providers licensed in Germany at 2.75 odds. Philipp Hofmann tops the Bochum list.
One of the few established players in VfL’s revamped offense, which will have to do without Kevin Stöger this season. The Austrian’s second Bochum era is over and he will line up against Herbert Grönemeyer’s favorite club on Saturday.
Stöger plays in the ten-man position in the Foals’ 4-2-3-1 system. With the signing of Stöger, Gladbach have made the most valuable free transfer to date. He has impressed in his first two competitive matches and contributed an assist against Leverkusen.
The new players are taking hold! And Bochum? They were knocked out of the cup against Regensburg (0:1) and also failed to score against Leipzig (0:1). I think Gladbach will be much further ahead at the start of the season, but the visitors have the better-known personnel anyway
Bochum vs. Gladbach odds: 51 goals in the last duel in Bochum
It has long been known that VfL pick up the most points at home. The team, coached by Peter Zeidler since this season, scored 23 out of 33 points at the Ruhrstadion in the pre-season.
Away trips were anything but a pleasure, with two wins from 17 games, ten points with the worst goal difference and the most goals conceded, almost three per away game.
At home, on the other hand, Bochum have only come away empty-handed four times, including an away win at Gladbach. The final score was 1:3 in a wild game. A whopping 51 shots were registered! That makes the 2.50 odds for over 3.5 goals look even more interesting
Gladbach dominate the Head-2-Head
The reunion was also a spectacular affair. Once again, it was Gladbach who bagged a clear victory: 5:2 with a whopping 38 chances, not much compared to the first leg, but still a very high score.
In recent years, Gladbach have controlled the match statistics, winning five of the last six Bundesliga encounters, with Bochum only winning the home game in the 2022/2023 season.
Six times there were at least two goals, the 1.20 for over 1.5 goals at Winamax and Co. is a nice combination option for the Bundesliga Saturday
Over the entire history of the duel, 235 goals have been scored in 79 games, making a whopping average of 2.97 goals.
What also speaks for my “double chance X2” are two defensive absences for the hosts. The injury to Bernardo on the wing in particular weighs heavily. It is unclear whether the Brazilian will be used again at all
Transfer rumors are out. Gladbach are said to be very interested. It would be the second important player after Stöger to be snapped up by Gladbach from Bochum.
Gladbach had no statistics to boast about in terms of their away record last season. Two wins from 17 games, but at least seven draws. This means the team only lost every other game away from home
My Bochum Gladbach tip:
Gladbach are making the better impression at this early stage of the season, although they still have defensive deficiencies, but are a real threat in front of the opposition box. New arrivals Stöger and Kleindienst are already well integrated.
Bochum did not score a goal in the cup or in the league opener. The upheaval in the forward positions is palpable.
Gladbach have also won five of their last six games against VfL.
My Bochum Gladbach prediction: Double chance X2 & Gladbach to score!
