DFB-Pokal, round 2 · Tuesday, 27 October, MSK

Bochum — Mainz 05

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Model prediction for 27 October

Bochum18%
Draw22%
Mainz 0560%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Mainz 05 are clear favourites: 60% against 18% for the opponent, draw 22%.

The model expects few goals: 2.9 in total, against a competition average of 3.5.

Over 2.5 goals — 56%, both teams to score — 54%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Mainz 05 are about 0.5 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Bochum — Mainz 05 What is xG?1.0–2.0
Bochum not to lose40%
Mainz 05 not to lose82%
No draw78%
Both teams to score: yes54%
Both teams to score: no46%
Total over 2.556%
Total under 2.544%

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Form

Bochum

  • 11.10Arminia Bielefeld0:1
  • 20.09away · Hannover 961:2
  • 12.09Greuther Fürth1:1
  • 05.09away · Dynamo Dresden2:1
  • 28.08VfL Osnabrück0:1

Mainz 05

  • 10.10Bayer Leverkusen3:4
  • 19.09away · Borussia Mönchengladbach4:3
  • 12.09Eintracht Frankfurt1:3
  • 06.09away · Hamburger SV5:0
  • 29.08Paderborn0:0

Head to head

  • 10.05.2025Bochum — Mainz 051:4
  • 11.01.2025Mainz 05 — Bochum2:0
  • 16.03.2024Mainz 05 — Bochum2:0
  • 27.10.2023Bochum — Mainz 052:2
  • 28.01.2023Mainz 05 — Bochum5:2

Full record: 10 meetings →

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 60% will not happen in roughly 40 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →