Mainz vs Hoffenheim Prediction 01.12.2024 | Bundesliga
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- Competition: Germany - Bundesliga
- Date: 1st, December, 2024
- Kickoff: 14:30 UK / 15:30 CEST
- Venue: MEWA Arena (Mainz)
Looking to edge closer to the European positions, Mainz welcomes Hoffenheim to MEWA Arena for their Bundesliga matchday 12 clash on Saturday.
After enduring a nerve-wracking season filled with tense moments and narrowly finishing just two points clear of the relegation zone, FSV Mainz are determined this year to steer clear of any drama and deliver a far more consistent campaign for their loyal supporters. Currently, everything is going according to plan for Bo Henriksen's team, who sit in eighth place with a solid 16-point haul after 11 games, and with just one point behind the European spots, it means they could break into the top six this weekend.
Looking at it from Hoffenheim's angle, their performances have been notably underwhelming compared to last season, when they wrapped up the Bundesliga in seventh and earned a UEFA Europa League spot. Due to the inability to guide the team onto the right track since the start of the season, the coaching staff of the club from Sinsheim has decided to part ways with Pellegrino Matarazzo. Christian Ilzer was appointed in his place and marked his debut with a match to remember, leading Die Kraichgauer to an extraordinary seven-goal victory over RB Leipzig, even though his side had to come from behind three times during the match.
Mainz vs Hoffenheim Betting Tips: MAINZ TO WIN
The eight-ranked Mainz side heads into the weekend action in buoyant mood, having strung together a four-game unbeaten run, with their last two matches showcasing their dominance as they first thrased Dortmund 3-1 before netting three unanswered goals against Holstein Kiel. Interestingly, Bo Henriksen’s team has scored exactly three goals in each of their four triumphs this season and they will look to maintain their ruthless form in front of goal to stay in the race for European spots. After a stellar debut, newly appointed coach Ilzer was hit with a cold shower just days later in European action, watching his team crumble to a 0-3 defeat in the Quarry against Braga.
In just two matches under the leadership of the Austrian, the Sinsheim club have already capitulated six times at the back, and now they fear another defensive collapse ahead of their visit to MEWA Arena, where they were crushed 1-4 by Mainz last year. In fact, those in red-white can boast an active three-game home winning run against their Saturday rivals, and considering Hoffenhaim has looked helpless away from home this term - failing to win any of their last eight visits (D4 L4) and not scoring in four straight - we believe that the 05ers have a fine chance of taking all the spoils here.
FSV Mainz vs Hoffenheim Head to Head (H2H) stats
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FSV Mainz
4 : 1
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
1 : 1
FSV Mainz
Bundesliga
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FSV Mainz
1 : 0
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
4 : 1
FSV Mainz
Bundesliga
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FSV Mainz
2 : 0
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
0 : 2
FSV Mainz
Bundesliga
Mainz team news
While on international duty with Croatia's youth team, forward Gabriel Vidovic sustained a serious ankle injury that will require surgery, keeping him sidelined for several weeks.
Mainz talismann Jonathan Burkardt was forced off the field in the 80th minute during last week's 3-0 victory over Holstein Kiel due to a muscle strain, but he is expected to be available for selection here.
Last matches of FSV Mainz
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Holstein Kiel
0 : 3
FSV Mainz
Bundesliga
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FSV Mainz
3 : 1
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
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SC Freiburg
0 : 0
FSV Mainz
Bundesliga
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FSV Mainz
0 : 4
Bayern Munich
DFB Pokal
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FSV Mainz
1 : 1
Borussia M`gladbach
Bundesliga
FSV Mainz lineup
Goalkeeper
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27
Robin Zentner
Defenders
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21
Danny da Costa
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16
Stefan Bell
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31
Dominik Kohr
Midfielders
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2
Phillipp Mwene
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18
Nadiem Amiri
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6
Kaishu Sano
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19
Anthony Caci
Forwards
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8
Paul Nebel
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7
Jae-sung Lee
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29
Jonathan Burkardt
Hoffenheim team news
Hoffenheim will have to cope with the absence of Ozan Kabak, Florian Grillitsch, Grischa Promel, Marius Bulter, and Ihlas Bebou, who are all confirmed to miss Saturday's Bundesliga showdown.
Finn Ole Becker is gradually recovering from a long-term knee injury, but the match against Mainz comes too soon for him as he’s not yet fully fit to make his return.
Last matches of Hoffenheim
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Braga
3 : 0
Hoffenheim
Europa League
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Hoffenheim
4 : 3
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga
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Augsburg
0 : 0
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
2 : 2
Lyon
Europa League
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Hoffenheim
0 : 2
St Pauli
Bundesliga
Hoffenheim lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Oliver Baumann
Defenders
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34
Stanley Nsoki
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35
Arthur Chaves
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16
Anton Stach
Midfielders
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22
Alexander Prass
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8
Dennis Geiger
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7
Tom Bischof
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15
Valentin Gendrey
Forwards
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27
Andrej Kramaric
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23
Adam Hlozek
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29
Jacob Bruun Larsen
3 Reasons why we expect Mainz to Win
- Mainz come into this match with back-to-back strong wins over Dortmund and Holstein Kiel.
- Hoffenheim have gone without a win in eight consecutive away matches (D4 L4).
- Mainz have beaten Hoffenheim in each of the last three home encounters.
Main prediction FSV Mainz - Hoffenheim
FSV Mainz to win
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FSV Mainz & Hoffenheim current standing in Bundesliga
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | FC Bayern München | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 41 - 10 | +31 | 33 |
2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 33 - 18 | +15 | 27 |
3 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 30 - 20 | +10 | 26 |
4 | RB Leipzig | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21 - 14 | +7 | 24 |
5 | VfL Wolfsburg | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 29 - 22 | +7 | 21 |
6 | Borussia Dortmund | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 24 - 20 | +4 | 21 |
7 | SC Freiburg | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17 - 17 | 0 | 21 |
8 | VfB Stuttgart | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 26 - 23 | +3 | 20 |
9 | FSV Mainz 05 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 - 18 | +5 | 19 |
10 | Werder Bremen | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 - 24 | -4 | 19 |
11 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 19 - 18 | +1 | 18 |
12 | FC Union Berlin | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 - 14 | -2 | 16 |
13 | FC Augsburg | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 - 25 | -9 | 16 |
14 | TSG Hoffenheim | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 18 - 25 | -7 | 13 |
15 | St. Pauli | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 - 17 | -6 | 11 |
16 | Heidenheim | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 17 - 28 | -11 | 10 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 13 - 33 | -20 | 5 |
18 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 10 - 34 | -24 | 2 |