October 18th features a match where Elversberg and Bochum will play a match in Spiesen-Elversberg in a clash of the DFB Pokal. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Elversberg is fresh off their 3-0 shutout win against MSV Duisburg. Valdrin Mustafa struck first for Elversberg in the 12th minute, then Koffi added another in the 82nd minute In the end, MSV Duisburg was frustrated by Elversberg’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Elversberg ended the match with the shutout victory. Elversberg looks to continue their winning ways, having won 7 of their last 10, while bochum is fresh off their 3-0 shutout win against Eintracht Frankfurt. Philipp Hofmann struck first for Bochum in the 71st minute, then Evan N’Dicka added another on an own goal in the 88th minute In the end, Eintracht Frankfurt couldn’t muster any offence and Bochum ran away with the shutout win. Bochum looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 5 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Bochum is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Simon Zoller and Benno Schmitz each only have 1 goal in their last 5. Jannik Rochelt has been the most effective weapon for Elversberg lately. The German midfielder has netted three goals in his last five matches.