My Thoughts
Hertha Berlin still have a real chance of clinching the Bundesliga title, while Bochum, after losing their last 3, are still in a relegation scrap. Hertha's home record (11-2-2) is good, supported by a strong defence marshalled by experienced heads such as Josip Simunic, Arne Friedrich and Steve von Bergen, with on-loan Liverpool forward Andriy Voronin their top scorer in attack with 11 league goals. Hertha don't concede many at home- just 14 in 15 league games this season, an average of 0.93 per game. Bochum currently find themselves just 1 point above the relegation zone. They have managed just 2 away wins all season, although they have taken 8 points from their last 5 away games, although their recent 2-0 loss at home to local rivals Borussia Dortmund, themselves still in with half a chance of the Bundesliga title, will have hurt. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 3-2 win to Hertha Berlin, who have generally had the edge in these fixtures.
The Verdict
Lucien Favre's Hertha Berlin side have surprised many observers by maintaining their title challenge this long- they are difficult to beat, and in Andriy Voronin have a striker capable of scoring- in only 1 home game this season have they failed to score. Bochum, on the other hand, have only kept 2 clean sheets away from home this season. Home win
The Bet
Hertha Berlin can be backed to win at a best price of 6/10 with Blue Square
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