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The first leg play-off between Bochum and Fortuna Dusseldorf will take place on Thursday. The statistic usually show us that the team from the upper league prevails in the end. Of course the guests who have been unbeaten in the 2nd Bundesliga for months, will have to deal with this. On Thursday, it will be all about having strong nerves, not just the sporting component that counts. At first glance, it seems to be a matter of equal terms, but according to the bookmakers, Bochum seem to be ahead with an average odds of around 2.10. The hosts haven't been able to convince at all in the last few weeks, but the Blues are still favorized. Fortuna wants to secure a good starting position and has not lost away from home since the beginning of February. A draw would leave the race for the 1st Bundesliga completely open. Since Bochum have shared the points eight times at home and Dusseldorf six times abroad we could easily see another draw.