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VfL Bochum

Philipp Hofmann went off early last week with broken ribs and is ruled out.
Ibrahima Sissoko is available after suspension and will likely displace Mats Pannewig or veteran Anthony Losilla in midfield.
But barring late injuries, boss Dieter Hecking will likely have to keep faith with the bulk of the side that has fallen off a cliff since shocking Bayern in March.
1. FSV Mainz 05

Key defender Dominik Kohr has ligament damage and is ruled out. Moritz Jenz is ruled out following an operation on his nose.
Danny da Costa is also struggling with a thigh problem, so the wily Stefan Bell is likely to come back into defence after a long absence.
Paul Nebel is available after suspension, while Phillipp Mwene is nearing a return from a muscle tear.
Facts

1

Mainz 05 have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches against Bochum in all competitions.
2

Bochum have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Mainz 05 in all competitions.
3

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Bochum's last 3 games (Bundesliga).
Prediction

VfL Bochum

1 : 3

1. FSV Mainz 05

Both sides remain winless in seven games, but Mainz still sit in seventh with realistic hopes of securing European football.
After five straight losses, Bochum have drawn their last two, but are rooted to the bottom of the table with faint hopes of staying up.
Mainz's prospects for a positive result will be lifted if star man Jonathan Burkardt is fully fit. Burkhardt has scored Mainz's last four goals against Bochum.
Four points from the relegation play-off place, Bochum must win to retain any hope of staying in the top flight.
Mainz have the fourth best defensive record behind the top two and St. Pauli, shipping just 40 goals.
The reverse fixture finished 2-0 in Mainz's favour, and we back M05 to do the double and send Dieter Hecking's side down.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+4'

The referee blows for the end of today's match.
90+3'

Paul Nebel (Mainz) received a delightful pass inside the box before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. What a brilliant finish!
90+1'

That will be all from Nadiem Amiri who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Nelson Weiper (Mainz).
90+1'

Bo Henriksen decides to make a substitution. Jonathan Burkardt will be replaced by Lennard Maloney (Mainz).
90'

There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
87'

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
85'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Stefan Bell departs the field of play to be replaced by Nikolas Veratschnig (Mainz).
84'

Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum) takes a great first touch to control a killer pass on the edge of the box and drills a shot into the bottom right corner in trademark fashion.
84'

What an opportunity! Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) leaps high to meet a beautiful cross into the box from the free kick, and he plants a header from near the penalty spot which goes a whisker over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Bochum will have a goal kick.
83'

Mainz win a direct free kick in a dangerous mid-range position.
82'

Ivan Ordets (Bochum) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Tobias Stieler didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.
80'

Hyun-Seok Hong (Mainz) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
76'

The cross into the penalty area from Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum) needed to be more accurate in order to create a goal-scoring opportunity for his team.
76'

Mainz slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
76'

The attendance for today's match is 26000.
73'

Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz) scores! He latches on to a pass and produces a perfect strike from the edge of the box. The ball goes into the bottom right corner and past the goalkeeper.
72'

Substitution. Cristian Gamboa (Bochum) has come on for Tim Oermann.
71'

Dieter Hecking prepares a substitution. Ibrahima Sissoko is replaced by Anthony Losilla (Bochum).
70'

The resulting corner, taken by Maximilian Wittek (Bochum), comes to nothing.
70'

Bochum show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted.
69'

Bochum have been awarded a corner kick.
68'

Danny da Costa (Mainz) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
67'

Wonderful movement by Bochum. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
65'

Ibrahima Sissoko (Bochum) sees a yellow card from Tobias Stieler after he sent one of the opposing players to the ground.
63'

Bochum will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
61'

That's the end of the game for Phillipp Mwene, who is replaced by Silvan Widmer (Mainz).
61'

Bo Henriksen has decided to make a change. Hyun-Seok Hong (Mainz) replaces Jae-Sung Lee.
53'

Goal! Phillipp Mwene (Mainz) takes a short pass from Jae-Sung Lee in his stride in the box, jinks inside his man and unleashes an unstoppable shot into the bottom left corner. 0:2.
51'

Paul Nebel (Mainz) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety. Corner kick. Mainz will have an opportunity.
50'

The linesman points to the corner flag, Mainz are going to take it.
49'

The ball is whipped in from the corner by Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
49'

Mainz show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Mainz.
47'

Maximilian Wittek (Bochum) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
47'

Lasse Riess makes a brilliant save! Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum) easily weaves through the defence and unleashes a shot from just outside of the box. His effort goes towards the left side of the goal but is saved by the keeper! Bochum win a corner.
46'

It will be a substitution. Dani de Wit (Bochum) is ready to enter the pitch as Matus Bero walks off.
46'

Half-time substitution. Tom Krauss (Bochum) is replaced by Mats Pannewig.
46'

The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Dieter Hecking gives a chance to Gerrit Holtmann and Felix Passlack (Bochum) is off.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+4'

Tobias Stieler has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+3'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) can showcase his brilliant free kick ability, particularly from a distance like this. He hits the ball perfectly and it ends up in the roof of the net.
45+2'

Mainz will look to benefit from a promising free kick near the touchline.
45+1'

Tom Krauss (Bochum) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Tobias Stieler ignores the protests.
45'

The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.
44'

The resulting set piece from Mainz is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
42'

Mainz are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears.
40'

The actual number of corner kicks in this match – 2:3.
37'

Paul Nebel (Mainz) attempts to create a scoring opportunity with a wonderful long ball, but his pass is blocked.
37'

Mainz showcase their great team work by exchanging one-two passes, but one wayward pass sees them lose possession. The ball goes out of play and Bochum will have a goal kick.
36'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.
34'

The ball is cleared after Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
31'

The free kick from long range, taken by Bochum, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
30'

Georgios Masouras (Bochum) clips an inviting cross into the box, but there's no one in a position to get on the end of it.
25'

Mainz have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
25'

What a beautiful long-range strike by Kaishu Sano (Mainz). He is quite unlucky as his shot flies just over the bar.
23'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Bochum.
23'

Bochum are happy showing off their ball keeping skills and that is only interrupted when the defender steps in. The ball goes out of play. Bochum are awarded a corner kick.
20'

The game is interrupted now, Tim Oermann (Bochum) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
18'

A cross from a corner kick by Bochum is too strong and the ball goes well out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Mainz.
18'

Bochum show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Bochum.
17'

Jae-Sung Lee (Mainz) does well to dispossess the attacker with a slide tackle, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
16'

Bernardo (Bochum) brings down his opponent with a very late tackle. Mainz earn a free kick.
15'

Felix Passlack (Bochum) makes a strong challenge and Tobias Stieler blows for a foul.
13'

Mainz seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
10'

Stefan Bell (Mainz) fails to connect properly with the corner kick and plants his header way over the bar from the centre of the box. The ball goes out of play and Bochum will have a goal kick.
10'

Mainz force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
8'

What a goal-scoring opportunity! Phillipp Mwene (Mainz) makes a good run into the box to meet a cross and fires the ball in on goal, but the shot is amazingly blocked by a defender.
4'

Phillipp Mwene (Mainz) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger.
2'

Mainz can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
1'

Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away. The referee blows his whistle, Mainz are awarded a corner kick.
1'

The match has just started.

The players are on the pitch and Bochum will have the kick-off.

Tobias Stieler will referee today's match.

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