Cottbus vs Bochum

Cottbus are 1-2-2 in their last 5 home games and have drawn their latest 2. They concede 1.8 goals per game at home, above 1.2 across their last 5 games, and are worse defensively at this venue. Seven of their 9 home goals conceded came in the second half, while 5 of their 8 goals scored also came after the break. Their second-half scoring offers a response, but the late defensive record leaves Cottbus vulnerable at home.

Bochum are 3-2 across their last 5 away games, though they have lost their latest 2. They score 1.2 goals per game on the road, above 0.8 across their last 5 games, and are better in attack away from home. Four of their 6 away goals scored came in the first half, as did 4 of the 6 they conceded. Their away scoring gives them an early route to goal, but the recent defeats make first-half defending the hinge in a Bochum win.