Schalke vs Bochum: prediction for the Bundesliga match
Schalke and Bochum earned three points combined after first five rounds of Bundesliga. Who will get the victory on September 10? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Schalke 04

Schalke hammered Bremer (5:0) in DFB-Pokal, but things are not going so great in Bundesliga. Team suffered two defeats to Union (1:6) and Koln (1:3), placing them to a 15th spot in the standings.
In a previous match the Miners drew to Stuttgart (1:1).

Bochum

Bochum's situation in Bundesliga is even worse, team is currently at the bottom of the league with no points. Team scored only three goals, less than any team in the league, but they also have the worst defensive record in Bundesliga - they concede three goals per game on average. After scoring two goals on an away match against Hoffenheim (2:3) team is unable to break the deadlock away from home.
Last weekend, team suffered a 0:2 defeat to Werder Bremen.
Trends
СтавкаSchalke to not concede
Bochum failed to score a single goal in three matches

СтавкаSchalke: total over 1,5 goals
Schalke scored at least two goals in two of four latest matches

Tip and bets
In our opinion, hosts will win this one comfortably. Newly-promoted side is ready to prove that their success is not an accident, plus they have suffered only one defeat in four matches. Tonight they have a great chance to get their first victory.
Bochum look terrible at the start of the season and there is no sign of an improvement so far.
Our prediction - Schalke to win the match
We offer to place a bet on total over. The Miners are scoring almost in every game, so they should be able to break through the worst defense of Bundesliga. Visitors also might be able to score, but we are counting on the hosts to beat the total.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals