Free Football Betting Tips 
Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05 Prediction – Bundesliga
Check out the best predictions for Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05
Here you will find the best prediction for Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, along with a thorough analysis of the match and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from their last matches to provide the most accurate prediction for this encounter between Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05.
 Hoffenheim |
|  Mainz 05 |
Betting tip and prediction for this match between Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05
The best prediction for Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga is that both teams will score. Both Hoffenheim and Mainz 05 have showcased positive football recently, characterised by constant transitions that pose a threat to the opposing defence. It is anticipated that both clubs will continue their attacking style, leading to ample goal-scoring opportunities during this match.
The best prediction for Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Will both teams score? Yes
Match preview: Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05
Hoffenheim and Mainz 05 will face off at the Prezero Arena in a match for the 29th round of the Bundesliga. The last encounter between these two teams in this league edition saw FSV Mainz 05 triumph at home with a score of (2-0) on 01 December 2024. Historically, the head-to-head meetings at this stadium favours the visiting side, who have secured 2 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 1 loss in their last 4 encounters. However, their most recent clash at this ground in the Bundesliga, on 26 November 2023, resulted in a 1-1 draw, with Robert Skov scoring for Hoffenheim and Marco Richter finding the net for Mainz 05. In this forthcoming match, the home advantage could be significant, given that Mainz 05 has shown varying performances when playing at home and away.
Team analysis: Hoffenheim
The home side currently finds itself in 14th place, having accumulated 27 points from 6 wins, 9 draws, and 13 losses. In their penultimate fixture, they managed a home draw against FC Augsburg (1-1), but in their most recent match, they were defeated 3-1 away at RB Leipzig. The team’s performance when playing away remains consistent, recording 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses in their last 30 outings; compared to 3 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses at home. In the league, Hoffenheim has secured only 8 points out of a possible 30 from the last 10 matches played at home.
In this competition, they have not won at home in 8 matches. They have often found themselves trailing at half-time, as evidenced by the common 0-1 scoreline occurring at the break in 6 of their 14 home matches. Their defensive strength has also been questionable, conceding goals in 9 of their last 10 outings, while their attack has managed to score in 8 of the last 10 fixtures within this competition. At home, there is a trend towards high-scoring matches, with 13 of their last 14 league games featuring more than 1.5 goals. In 28 matches in this competition, they have only managed to overturn the scoreline in 2 of the 18 games where they conceded first.
Hoffenheim enters this match following a 3-1 defeat, their fourth consecutive Bundesliga match without a win; their solitary goal was netted by Tom Bischof. The home team typically employs a 4-3-3 tactical formation, favouring a slower, more structured approach. The three players responsible for unsettling the opposition defence are expected to be Bazoumana Touré, Gift Orban, and Marius Bülter, with their attacking strategy often built on the right flank, taking advantage of Valentin Gendrey’s overlapping runs. Unfortunately, they will be missing Leo Østigård due to suspension, along with Christopher Lenz, Grischa Prömel, Ihlas Drank, Diadié Samassékou, Ozan Kabak, and Alexander Prass, all of whom are dealing with injury concerns.
Team analysis: Mainz 05
The visitors are currently sat in 4th place with a total of 46 points after 13 wins, 7 draws, and 8 defeats. In their penultimate match, they lost 3-1 away to Borussia Dortmund, but in their last match, they managed a 1-1 draw at home against Holstein Kiel. Interestingly, Mainz 05 have recorded more positive results on the road than at home, with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, scoring 28 goals while conceding 20. At home, they have achieved 6 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses, netting 18 goals and conceding 17. In their last 10 league outings, Mainz 05 has garnered 15 points, with their attack being adept at finding the net in 8 of those fixtures. There is also a clear tendency for goals in their away matches, with 10 of 14 concluding with more than 2.5 goals on the scoreboard. In 28 games this season, they have only managed to recover from trailing in 1 of 9 matches when they conceded first.
Mainz 05 comes into this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Holstein Kiel, marking their third consecutive Bundesliga match without a win; their only goal was scored by Nelson Weiper. Under the management of Bo Henriksen, the visitors are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, taking a more cautious approach to avoid conceding the first goal. In attack, Paul Nebel, Jonathan Burkardt, and Jae-Sung Lee will be the primary threat to Hoffenheim’s defence. Unfortunately, they will be without Nadiem Amiri due to suspension, and Stefan Bell and Maxim Dal are sidelined with injuries.
The best prediction for Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Will both teams score? Yes
‘, ”,’ Bookmakers-Odds’, Settings);
});
.
