Mainz vs Hoffenheim Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Mainz vs Hoffenheim on and what time does it start? Mainz vs Hoffenheim will take place on Saturday 13th April, 2024 – 14:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Mainz vs Hoffenheim? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Mainz vs Hoffenheim on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Mainz vs Hoffenheim
Where can I stream Mainz vs Hoffenheim in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Mainz vs Hoffenheim can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
MAINZ
Four points from the last six available to them is keeping Mainz just above the dreaded automatic relegation spots with 17th-placed FC Cologne breathing down their necks. With the latter away at Bayern Munich this weekend, it serves as a huge chance for Mainz to potentially create a points gap between the two teams with a home game against Hoffenheim.
HOFFENHEIM
Hoffenheim brought their three-match losing streak to a timely end with a 3-1 win over Augsburg in Sinsheim. After going 2-0 ahead after 20 minutes, Hoffenheim were made to sweat in the second half when Augsburg pulled one back, but the hosts wrapped up victory late on through Ihlas Bebou. That three points leaves them in eighth-place, ahead of Freiburg on goal difference.
THE TEAM NEWS
MAINZ
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Zentner; Van den Berg, Guilavogui, Hanche-Olsen; Caci, Barreiro, Amiri, Mwene; Gruda, Burkardt, Lee
UNAVAILABLE: Bell (Illness), Leitsch (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
HOFFENHEIM
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Baumann; Kabak, Grillitsch, Drexler; Kaderabek, Promel, Stach, Skov; Kramaric; Weghorst, Beier
UNAVAILABLE: Berisha (Injured), John (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Nsoki (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Home advantage may prove to be crucial for Mainz as they continue their fight to beat the drop. Any slip-up could drop them into the bottom two and their players will no doubt give absolutely everything on the pitch. Such commitment gives them a great chance of getting something against Hoffenheim, who are still yet to keep a clean sheet in 2024. Utilise the double chance market to back a Mainz victory or a draw.
TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE - MAINZ/DRAW
