FSV Mainz 05 - 1899 Hoffenheim

FSV Mainz 05 started not so well but are on a good way now. They managed some wins and they are only one point behind 4th place. At home they are strong enough to beat every opponent in this league. Coach Tuchel changes always a lot on tactic, system and players but players know him very well and they know also what he wants to tell. So in this case I think not to much problems for them overall. In their defense row maybe Svensson move to the bench and Kirchhoff gets a chance but it is not comfirmed yet. The other positions maybe are the same according to their very good match against Leverkusen.

1899 Hoffenheim with many problems at the beginning, then they are a bit better but in the past matches they showed the same as to beginning. Above all their defensive is very unstable and conceded in 3 from 4 matches and always 2 goals or more. If their 1st keeper Wiese was injured they won matches and with him they never won so far this season. Wiese is back and they got only a draw against Fürth and also against Mainz he stands in goal. Moreover their imp. midfielder Salihovic is suspended and Vukcevic after his accident in hospital. While Weis, Jaissle and Gregoritsch are all at U23.

As I wrote already Hoffenheim has some problems after the accident from Vukicevic, it was not easy for them mental wise and also with the other problems in their team, maybe scoring, defensive and so on they have a lot of problems and they can only solve one after the other.

I think Mainz has some advantage here mentally wise and also the better self confidence to win this, Hoffenheim with problems and also with the rabbit punch in injury time against Fürth last week. For me home win.

Recommend Bet: FSV Mainz 05 AHC -0,25 @ 1,98 (3 Units)