Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Bochum 27.05.2024

• Competition: Bundesliga relegation 
• Date: 27.05.2024
• Kickoff: 19:30 UTC +1 / 20:30 CEST
• Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena (Düsseldorf)

The completely unexpected result in the first match of the relegation or playoff for placement in the Bundesleague meant that the issue of participants in the Bundesleague and Bundesleague 2 was practically resolved. With a convincing 3-0 victory in Bochum, Fortuna Dusseldorf took a small step towards promotion.

In every respect, Bochum was the inferior team in that first match. Fortuna had more shots on goal, more corner kicks, more potential scoring chances. An own goal in the early stages of the match only demoralized the home team even more. Klaus and Engelhardt later brought an even bigger advantage and a reserve for the rematch.

Bochum finished the Bundesliga season in 16th place, and due to two defeats and 9 conceded goals in the last two rounds, they missed the opportunity to stay in the safe zone. Fortuna Dusseldorf finished as the third placed team in Bundesleague 2

Bochum vs Fortuna Dusseldorf pick: OVER 2.5 GOALS

In the first match, we saw a very open game by both teams, much more efficient by Fortuna, which managed to utilize the scoring chances. Although the question of the overall winner in this match is 99% solved, Bochum will not raise the white flag and they certainly have in mind that if Fortuna beat them convincingly, so perhaps they can repeat it on their field. In the last 5 Bochum matches, 3 or more goals were scored.

This team has to play total football to have any chance of winning, but we expect at least 1 goal difference and a match with 3 or more goals in total