Right, let's get into this Bundesliga showdown between St. Pauli and Bochum, a real nail-biter in the making. Now Timo Horn's been reliable in the net for Bochum but he'll be up against the duo of Nikola Vasilj and Ben Voll, who've been splitting time between the sticks for St. Pauli with Vasilj performing at a higher rating than Horn.
As we dive into the lineups, Ivan Ordets and Matúš Bero shine for Bochum with their solid ratings and Bero, the only goal scorer in the bunch. Now let's turn the tables to St. Pauli. Keep your eyes on Carlo Boukhalfa and Morgan Guilavogui who've been throwing the onion bag around more than their Bochum counterparts.
Now, let's venture down memory lane to when these two teams last clashed back in January 2025, with Bochum emerging as the victor by a solitary goal. However, those who forget history are doomed to forget, well, their betting strategy. Don't get too swayed by that result, folks.
St. Pauli's been putting up a better fight this season with their record of 8-8-17 compared to Bochum's less impressive 5-7-21. As for recent results, St. Pauli shows quite a mixed bag whereas Bochum seems a bit more consistent, albeit with fewer victories.
So, here it comes, the part you've been waiting for, my prediction. Drumroll, please…
Albert’s Prediction: St. Pauli by 1