The battle to avoid relegation continues this weekend, as Bochum look for a huge second straight win. However, Hertha Berlin’s race is already run, as they have already been condemned to the drop.
Bundesliga Preview
Bochum will face a nervy final two weeks of the season in the Bundesliga, as they battle to remain in the German top flight. They currently sit outside of the relegation places, but they could drop back into the bottom three if they are beaten on the road this weekend. Bochum sit just a point above the relegation playoff spot and two above the automatic places. But, they come into this fixture after picking up a recent win, and they could move up to 14th with a win this weekend.
They were excellent last weekend, as they recorded a 3-2 win over Augsburg. Bochum dominated proceedings throughout the clash, and went ahead after just two minutes. Two goals in the second half put them on course for a famous win, while they were made to sweat in the final five minutes after Augsburg got within one goal.
Hertha Berlin has already been relegated to the second tier, and it only makes matters worse that they can only watch on as their cross-city rivals are on the verge of securing a spot in next season’s Champions League. Hertha has lost four of their previous five matches in the Bundesliga, while no side in the top flight has lost more regularly throughout the season.
Hertha’s fate was sealed last weekend, as they were heavily beaten on the road by FC Köln. Hertha managed just three shots on target in that defeat, and they allowed their hosts to have 16. Defensively they have been poor in recent weeks, and it looks challenging to see them bouncing back to the Bundesliga next term.
Hertha Berlin vs Bochum Head to Head
Bochum has an excellent record in this fixture, as they have lost just once in their previous seven clashes with Hertha in the Bundesliga. The previous clash between the sides came in January, with Bochum landing a 3-1 home win.
Hertha Berlin vs Bochum Prediction
Hertha’s relegation is already confirmed, which means that they will be playing for very little this weekend. Therefore, we will be siding with Bochum to land victory in their battle to avoid the drop.
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