Bochum vs Mainz prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the round of 32 of the German Cup, Bochum and Mainz will meet on October 27, 2026. Both sides will be looking to book their place in the next round.
Bochum vs Mainz team news and expert analysis
The club from the Vonovia Ruhrstadion recently returned to the Bundesliga. However, they were relegated in 2025 and finished only ninth in the final standings of the second tier. This season, they have suffered more defeats than wins at the start. In their latest match against Wolfsburg, they at least managed to earn a draw.
The team from the MEWA Arena finished the previous championship in the top 10 with 40 points. They also made a decent start this season, losing no more often than they won. However, they ended their latest match against Werder with a 2-3 defeat.
The hosts managed to beat Greuther Fürth 2-1 in Fürth in the cup in August. Their opponents, meanwhile, ran riot against Krishov, scoring nine unanswered goals against the modest side.
Previous matches: Bochum vs Mainz
Bochum's last victory came in the cup, back in 2022. Since then, they have recorded one draw and suffered five defeats.
The visitors are clearly stronger at the moment and are in better form. They will win this one in regular time (odds – 1.81).
Bochum vs Mainz: key statistics and trends
- Bochum have lost three of their last four matches
- Bochum score an average of 0.67 goals and concede 1.11 goals per match
- Both teams score in 44% of Bochum's matches, while the average total is 1.78 goals per game
- Mainz have won three of their last six matches
- Mainz score an average of 2.29 goals and concede 1.86 goals per match
- Both teams score in 57% of Mainz's matches, while the average total is 4.14 goals per game
Bochum vs Mainz: possible starting lineups
Bochum play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Horn — Kleiber, Steinwender, Mets, Wittek — Mayer, Pannewig — Rasmussen, Miyashi, Holtmann — Hofmann
Mainz play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Schwolow — Potulski, Gruber, Posch — Mwene, Sano, Caci, Martel, Amiri — Titz, Becker
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