Bochum vs Mainz: Bundesliga Prediction (10.05.2025)

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 20:30 WIB, Bochum will host Mainz at Ruhrstadion in a crucial Bundesliga clash. Both teams have very different goals as the season nears its conclusion. Let’s take a look at their current form and offer our prediction for the match.

Bochum

With just two rounds remaining, Bochum are bottom of the Bundesliga table but still have a slim chance of survival. They can still aim for 16th place and a relegation playoff, though they trail Heidenheim by four points. A loss in this round would confirm their relegation to the 2. Bundesliga. They finish the season against St. Pauli, offering a glimmer of hope if they win here.

Their form is concerning: seven games without a win. Their attack has struggled (only 30 goals in 32 matches), and their defense is one of the league’s worst.

Mainz

Mainz are just as motivated. They currently sit 7th, only two points off the European qualification zone and just four points from the top four. The team spent much of the season in the upper half of the table, but have lost steam late in the campaign. Mainz are also winless in seven consecutive games.

They desperately need all three points here, especially with a tough final fixture against Bayer Leverkusen — a team that, despite having no table pressure, can still pose a serious threat to Mainz’s European ambitions.

Head-to-Head Stats

Mainz have dominated the last five meetings with Bochum: four wins and one draw. Three of those matches had over 2.5 goals, and the last two ended with the same scoreline — 2:0.

Prediction

We back Mainz for the win. They still have a shot at European football and will likely give their all in this match. Facing the league’s bottom team presents an excellent opportunity. A compelling option is Mainz to win with a –1 handicap at odds of 3.52.