TIPS - Schalke 04 VS VfL Bochum

[(Schalke 04) Strength]:
1. Schalke 04's recent performance was unsatisfactory. In this home game, they will try to win and get back on the winning ways, fully motivated.
2. Bryan Lasme put in an impressive performance in the previous game – he scored the winning goal in extra time, helping the team secure a victory and advance in the DFB-Pokal.
3. Schalke 04 scored 3 goals and conceded 2 in the last 3 games with good performances on both ends.
4. Schalke 04 won all their 3 encounters during the last 5 years, being at a mental advantage.

[(Schalke 04) Neutral]:
1. Schalke 04 received 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 3 home games with mediocre performances.

[(Schalke 04) Weakness]:
1. Schalke 04 just got 1 draw and 1 loss within regular time in the last two games with poor performances.
2. Schalke 04 lost the last two games in AH with performances below expectations.

[(VfL Bochum) Strength]:
1. VfL Bochum are ranked 12th in the table now. The team need more points to climb up in the table, fully motivated in this game.
2. In the last DFB-Pokal game, Samuel Bamba scored a goal in extra time to put the team ahead, ultimately helping the team win and advance to the next round.
3. VfL Bochum grabbed 1 win and 1 draw within regular time in the last two games with good performances.

[(VfL Bochum) Neutral]:
1. VfL Bochum scored 3 goals and conceded 2 in the last 3 competitive games with good offense and unstable defense.

[(VfL Bochum) Weakness]:
1. VfL Bochum just got 1 draw and 1 loss in the last two away games with poor performances.
2. VfL Bochum lost 3 of the last 4 games in AH with performances below expectations.

[Tips]:
Schalke 04 just got 1 draw and 1 loss within regular time in the last two games, being in poor form.

Their recent home records and performances were mediocre.

VfL Bochum grabbed 1 win and 1 draw within regular time in the last two games with good performances, but their away records and away form have been poor recently.

AH market provided home team a -0/0.5 line to back Schalke 04.

Moreover, VfL Bochum's away performance was poor recently.

Thus, we expect Schalke 04 to win this game.

[Recommended]:
Schalke 04 (-0/0.5)