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FSV Mainz vs. TSG Hoffenheim
In the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim are looking to turn things around after two defeats in a row recently and register themselves back in the fight for the European table places. To do so, TSG must win in Mainz. With 31 points, the team of coach Sebastian Hoeneß is in 7th place in the table, level on points with RB Leipzig. The Sinsheim team is only three points away from a Champions League place. That is one of the reasons why TSG wants to end the current negative streak as soon as possible.
The hosts from the Rhine recently dropped all three points at the bottom of the table. FSV lost 2-1 at Greuther Fürth. Before this unnecessary defeat, the Nullfünfer won 1:0 against VfL Bochum. With 27 points, Mainz also still have a chance of securing a European starting place. However, avoidable defeats should be avoided. Find out who is more likely to win this duel in our Mainz – Hoffenheim betting tip.
Mainz – Hoffenheim Info
– Date & Time: 05.02.2022, at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Mainz, Opel-Arena
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 21
– TV broadcast: Sky
Mainz Form & Balance Check
Mainz wanted to use the international break to collect themselves and to be able to put the 1:2 defeat in Fürth in perspective. This defeat did not fit into the Nullfünfer’s concept, as Mainz won the previous match against Bochum 1:0. Although coach Bo Svensson’s team lost twice in a row before the success against Bochum, the opponents were Frankfurt and Leipzig. If FSV had won in Fürth, Mainz would have 30 points. As it is, Mainz have 27 points. Mainz are currently 10th in the table. They are four points clear of the first European Cup place (6th place).
Use home strength
Maybe Bo Svensson has found the answer to the defeat in Fürth in his team’s away record. Mainz is a clear relegation candidate away from home. In ten appearances as guests so far, the Nullfünfer have only collected six points. This puts FSV in 16th place in the away league. However, Mainz’s greatest strength is at home. In the home table, Mainz is in 4th place. FSV has already collected 21 points at the Opel Arena. Mainz have been undefeated for six home games and have won their last three home games in a row.
Mainz facts & analysis
– Mainz are 10th in the table with 27 points.
– Of their last 5 matches, FSV lost 3 and won 2.
– At home, the Nullfünfer are undefeated for 6 games.
Hoffenheim Form & Balance Check
TSG Hoffenheim want to achieve their fourth European Cup qualification. To do so, coach Sebastian Hoeneß’ team must first break their current negative streak. The Sinsheim side have lost twice in a row. Although Hoffenheim won against Augsburg before the two defeats, they drew twice in a row before this victory. Thus, Hoffenheim have only one win in their last five matches. In addition, the Sinsheim side have waited three games against Mainz for a win.
Away only mediocre
With 31 points, TSG Hoffenheim are in 7th place in the table. However, they are only three points away from a Champions League place. Therefore, a three-point win in Mainz would certainly please the Sinsheimers. However, the TSG stumbles especially on the road. Hoffenheim have only picked up eleven points from ten appearances away from home. This puts the Sinsheim side in the mid-table of the Bundesliga. Hoffenheim has been waiting for a win for three away games.
Hoffenheim facts & analysis
– Hoffenheim are in 7th place in the table with 31 points.
– Hoffenheim have won only once in their last 5 matches.
– Away TSG has been waiting for a win for 3 games.
Predicted line-up – last update on 3 February 2022
Mainz operate in a 3-5-2 formation, which is the offensive interpretation of coach Bo Svensson’s team. The full-backs act as track players and support the offensive with many crosses. Against the ball, they move back into the defence and form a five-man back line together with the centre-backs. Mainz are thus in a 5-3-2 formation when they have possession of the ball.
Hoffenheim follows a similar approach under coach Sebastian Hoeneß. The Sinsheimers play in a 3-4-1-2 basic formation. The difference to the Mainz system lies in one of the three central midfielders. This is often Kramaric, who is not deployed on the eight, but on the ten. In addition, Hoffenheim can look forward to the return of Grillitsch.
Mainz – Hoffenheim direct comparison & Statistics
Mainz and Hoffenheim have already met 27 times. In this duel, Mainz earned the more positive record. FSV won 11 matches, whereas TSG only won 8. A further 8 meetings ended in a draw. The last time they met, Mainz won 2:0.
– Mainz won the last two matches against Hoffenheim.
– Hoffenheim has been waiting for a win against Mainz for three matches.
– Mainz have won 3 of their last 5 duels.
– Hoffenheim won only one of their last 7 matches against Mainz.
