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

  1. FSV Mainz

    4 : 1

    Hoffenheim

    Bundesliga

  2. Hoffenheim

    1 : 1

    FSV Mainz

    Bundesliga

  3. FSV Mainz

    1 : 0

    Hoffenheim

    Bundesliga

  4. Hoffenheim

    4 : 1

    FSV Mainz

    Bundesliga

  5. FSV Mainz

    2 : 0

    Hoffenheim

    Bundesliga

  6. Hoffenheim

    0 : 2

    FSV Mainz

    Bundesliga

FSV Mainz

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

  1. Holstein Kiel

    0 : 3

    FSV Mainz

    Bundesliga

  2. FSV Mainz

    3 : 1

    Borussia Dortmund

    Bundesliga

  3. SC Freiburg

    0 : 0

    FSV Mainz

    Bundesliga

  4. FSV Mainz

    0 : 4

    Bayern Munich

    DFB Pokal

  5. FSV Mainz

    1 : 1

    Borussia M`gladbach

    Bundesliga

FSV Mainz lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 27

    Robin Zentner

Defenders

  • 21

    Danny da Costa

  • 16

    Stefan Bell

  • 31

    Dominik Kohr

Midfielders

  • 2

    Phillipp Mwene

  • 18

    Nadiem Amiri

  • 6

    Kaishu Sano

  • 19

    Anthony Caci

Forwards

  • 8

    Paul Nebel

  • 7

    Jae-sung Lee

  • 29

    Jonathan Burkardt

Hoffenheim

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

  1. Braga

    3 : 0

    Hoffenheim

    Europa League

  2. Hoffenheim

    4 : 3

    RB Leipzig

    Bundesliga

  3. Augsburg

    0 : 0

    Hoffenheim

    Bundesliga

  4. Hoffenheim

    2 : 2

    Lyon

    Europa League

  5. Hoffenheim

    0 : 2

    St Pauli

    Bundesliga

Hoffenheim lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    Oliver Baumann

Defenders

  • 34

    Stanley Nsoki

  • 35

    Arthur Chaves

  • 16

    Anton Stach

Midfielders

  • 22

    Alexander Prass

  • 8

    Dennis Geiger

  • 7

    Tom Bischof

  • 15

    Valentin Gendrey

Forwards

  • 27

    Andrej Kramaric

  • 23

    Adam Hlozek

  • 29

    Jacob Bruun Larsen

3 Reasons why we expect Mainz to Win

  1. Mainz come into this match with back-to-back strong wins over Dortmund and Holstein Kiel.
  2. Hoffenheim have gone without a win in eight consecutive away matches (D4 L4).
  3. 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
GD Pts
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

Mainz vs Hoffenheim - FAQ

? Who is Mainz's player to watch?

With seven goals to his name, Jonathan Burkardt is Mainz's main attacking threat.

? Who is Hoffenheim's player to watch?

Five goals and two assists make Andrej Kramarić Hoffenheim's most dangerous player.