Bochum vs Dusseldorf Prediction: 23/5/2024

Bochum will be looking to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat to Werder Bremen as they face Fortuna Dusseldorf in the first leg of the relegation playoffs. Despite their disappointing performance in the final game of the regular season, Bochum are still considered favorites to overcome the 2. Bundesliga side at home. Slovakian midfielder Matus Bero is likely to return to the starting lineup, though Forster, Kwarteng, Soares, Thiede, Tolba, and Esser are all sidelined due to injuries.

Fortuna Dusseldorf, who finished third in the 2023/2024 2. Bundesliga season, are confident ahead of their visit to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, given Bochum’s strong home record, the advantage seems to lie with the hosts. Forward Emmanuel Iyoha is back from suspension, but defender Jamil Siebert remains out with an injury.

Prediction: 2-0