Albert
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My Prediction
DrawWhat's that old saying? History tends to repeat itself. And looking at the past meetups between Mainz and Bochum, it seems like déjà vu all over again. Now, let's tango through this tangle of stats, shall we?
Starting at the net, Mainz has Lasse Riess and Robin Zentner minding the goal. Being less generous, you might say they've borrowed the term 'saves' quite liberally. Their Bochum counterpart is Timo Horn and he's been rather busier in the save stats.
Speaking of stats, if you've ever wondered what a mixed bag looks like, check out Mainz's top players. Men like Nadiem Amiri, who may not have scored but knows his way around a pass, and Jae-sung Lee who at least got his name on the scoresheet. Then you have Paul Nebel, who's apparently practicing a version of football where goal shots aren't needed. A revolutionary in his own right.
Bochum's stars, on the other hand, are a more statistically traditional group. Ivan Ordets might be goal-shy but his passes hit the mark while Matúš Bero and Philipp Hofmann proved they know where the net is.
Historically, Mainz has had Bochum's number, beating them thrice and sharing spoils once. Sometimes an old dog can't learn new tricks. In the regular season, Mainz's stuttering record still dwarfs Bochum's, who seemed to have grown comfortable with the L column. Recent results? Neither side should be phoning their moms about it but Mainz at least managed a few draws while Bochum perfected the art of not winning.
This well-documented tendency of each side to err on the side of mediocrity combined with a flair for the disappointing spectacle should create an evenly balanced standoff. I'm thinking we're heading for a scoreless spectacle which should leave fans, and neutrals alike, questioning their life choices. So, here's my prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Draw
Albert
See some of the stats I‘m using to make this prediction
Goalkeepers
Top Player Stats
Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record