A lot of troubel this Season in Hoffenheim, also a lot of changes on the sideline. They started with Gisdol but after less success they changed to Stevens a experienced Coach who should turn things around in relegation fight. This was not much the case and Stevens said good bye because of some heart problems. Now they count on a 28 years old unexperienced guy what is a big risk maybe. Planed was to work with him in the new Season but they have no real replacement for Stevens and gave him the trust to bring 1899 on track and out of the danger zone. His debut was good and he managed a draw against rival Bremen what was a success for them after some disappointing results lately. This is his first home match and they do all that the support will be there for the team. They started some advertising for the game against Mainz to get the stadium full. Despite this good idea the truth is on the pitch and it is very interesting how his team react at home where they are in a positon to be active and make the game and not as in Bremen react and go for counter. With Kamaric he has one players to replace due to suspension, also Herdling is out with knee injury.
The team from Mainz is high flying at the moment and they are running from win to win. Coach Schmidt is riding the wave of success but he was warning his players before the game in Hoffenheim. Also he talked a lot to his players under the week to find out if they have the right attitude for this game to continue their run. Some of his players are in a very good shape and this is some of the key facts that they are so good right now despite some missing players like important striker Muto. Also Donati suspended and Bell injured will be not available this time. Donati should be replaced by Brosinski who played the first half of the Season on this position on the wing. In central back he has with Bungert a good replacement but also youngster Hacke can be an option. All in all he expects a taff game but they have the weapons to take advantage in this game. The stability and compactness are key to stop the fast players from Hoffenheim and they can create some opportunities with fast counter attacks as well.
We have two teams with different situations. The home side comes with new Coach Nagelsmann into this game and is almost in a must win situation to close the gap to Bremen while Mainz has an excellent run and a lof of self confidence. Despite the new Coach I believe that Mainz can get a result here and continue their run.
PICK: FSV Mainz 05 AHC +0,25 @ 1,76 (3 Units / Flat Stake)
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