VfL Bochum vs Fortuna Dusseldorf . This game is of great significance as both teams are vying for a precious spot in the Bundesliga!
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Under interim manager Heiko Butscher, who took over after Thomas Letsch's departure in April, Bochum showed promise initially with seven points from their first four games. However, recent performances, including a crushing 5-0 defeat at home to champions Bayer Leverkusen, have dimmed their hopes of survival. With 74 goals conceded this season, second only to already-relegated SV Darmstadt 98, tightening up defensively will be a top priority for Butscher as they face Fortuna Dusseldorf in the first leg.
In contrast, Dusseldorf enters the playoffs in high spirits, riding a remarkable 14-game unbeaten streak since February, including nine wins and five draws. Despite narrowly missing out on automatic promotion, they secured a strong third-place finish in the second tier. A standout performance from Christos Tzolis, who netted a hat-trick in their final regular-season match to secure a 3-2 victory over Magdeburg, has bolstered their confidence.
Prediction: VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum vs Fortuna Dusseldorf stream and TV listing
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