Hoffenheim vs 1 Fsv Mainz 05 Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 12/04/2025, 00:23  by Sridhar in Bundesliga Predictions

Mainz will hope to turn things around as their Bundesliga top four push takes them to lower-table side Hoffenheim in a matchday 29 fixture on Saturday. This match at the PreZero Arena between the 14th-placed Die Kraichgauer and the fourth-placed Die Nullfunfer comes with our prediction of both teams scoring goals.

Ahead of this round, Hoffenheim’s 27 points put them five points above the relegation zone. Mainz’s 46 points give them a single-point lead over Leipzig but are two points behind Eintracht Frankfurt.

Hoffenheim were beaten 3-1 away at Leipzig last weekend to extend their winless run to four matches (D2, L2). They are still not safe from relegation threat, although at this stage, a five-point buffer is comfortable.

That said, Hoffenheim need to address their poor recent form at home. They haven’t won across their last eight league matches played here, drawing five and losing three.

Mainz drew 1-1 at home last weekend against Holstein Kiel, extending their winless run to three matches (D2, L1). While this has put them at risk of losing their top-four status, they are still in control.

A win here will give confidence, and Mainz will look to rewind the clock to the start of February. They won three away league matches in a row before losing 3-1 at Dortmund in the last away matchday.