Mainz vs Hoffenheim Prediction and Betting Tips | 1st December 2024

Mainz will play host to Hoffenheim at Mewa Arena in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The hosts will hope to maintain their momentum while the visitors are seeking to recover from their Europa League setback.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim Preview

Mainz got back to winning ways after a three-game winless run, stunning Borussia Dortmund 3-1 and crushing Holstein Kiel 3-0 in their previous two matches. They are eying a third successive win as they return to Mewa Arena, where the hosts have won just once in their last seven league matches.

Die Nullfünfe finished 13th out of 18 teams last season, failing to secure a continental spot, which is once again their objective for this term. They sit 10th on 16 points ahead of matchday 12, with one game in hand. Both teams’ last meeting in the 2023-24 season ended 4-1 in favor of Mainz, with Hoffenheim playing on the road.

Hoffenheim were handed a 3-0 drubbing by Sporting Braga in a Europa League clash a few days ago. That defeat somewhat doused the visitors’ impressive 4-3 win over fourth-placed RB Leipzig on matchday 12 of the Bundesliga. Hoffenheim will be looking to bounce back as they travel to Mainz for their second straight away match.

Die Kraichgauer have won only three matches so far after 11 fixtures played, with one game in hand as well. They sit in 14th spot, four places above the floor, on 10 points. It is a crucial game for Hoffenheim, who could leap a place forward if they win but descend into the relegation zone if they lose.

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Mainz vs Hoffenheim Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Mainz have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches against Hoffenheim.
• Mainz have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home against Hoffenheim.
• Mainz have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
• Hoffenheim have drawn thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Mainz have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches while Hoffenheim have won once, drawn twice and lost twice. Form Guide: Mainz – W-W-D-L-D, Hoffenheim – L-W-D-D-L.

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Mainz vs Hoffenheim Prediction

Jonathan Burkardt has been a top performer for Mainz despite the club’s underwhelming run so far, scoring seven goals. He remains the side’s main attacking threat.

Andrej Kramarić will be the torchbearer for Hoffenheim as always, as he seeks to improve his tally beyond five goals to hit the top five.

Mainz are the favorites based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Mainz 2-1 Hoffenheim

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Mainz vs Hoffenheim Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Mainz to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Mainz to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Hoffenheim to score - Yes