Bundesliga: Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 29 match between Mainz 05 and Hoffenheim and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Mainz 05 enjoy home advantage, when visitors Hoffenheim swing by on Saturday for a clash in the Bundesliga. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Form: Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim

Mainz 05 Form

In their last three matches, Mainz 05 won 2-0 against Bochum, before settling for a point in a 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig. They were back on top last time out, defeating Darmstadt 4-0. Mainz 05 claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Bundesliga. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored nine and conceded three goals.

Hoffenheim Form

Hoffenheim collected one win from their last three matches, as VfB Stuttgart won by 0-3. Bayer Leverkusen were too strong as well, winning 2-1, before Hoffenheim won 3-1 against Augsburg. Hoffenheim claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Bundesliga. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 15 goals to nine.

Betting facts for Mainz 05 and Hoffenheim

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Mainz 05 and Hoffenheim played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Jonathan Burkardt brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Mainz 05 will start him against Hoffenheim, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Maximilian Beier, who notched up five goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim

Full-time result

Mainz 05 won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at MEWA Arena. They drew three and lost three as well, while Hoffenheim won one of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost seven. Hoffenheim did not lose any of their last 5 matches at home. Astonishingly, Hoffenheim conceded a goal in their last 23 matches. Mainz 05 have not lost to Hoffenheim in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Mainz 05 scored first in six of their last ten home games. Hoffenheim scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Mainz 05 have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive away games Hoffenheim played. Mainz 05 managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Mainz 05 have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Hoffenheim.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Mainz 05’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Hoffenheim, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.4 times goals per game.

Betting prediction: Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim

To sum up, the upcoming match between Mainz 05 and Hoffenheim seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Bundesliga game.

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