Mainz vs Hoffenheim Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

Die Kraichgauer emerged victorious when they last faced Die Nullfünfer.

FSV Mainz 05 are all set to lock horns with TSG Hoffenheim for their matchweek 11 fixture of the 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign. The MEWA ARENA will witness this interesting clash between the two clubs.

Despite being at home, Die Nullfünfer are most likely to struggle and will be under pressure. They have not performed as per their standards this season.

Mainz 05 are in 17th place on the league table. The hosts have only been able to secure a single win in the German league this season.

Die Kraichgauer have come up with decent performances. This has kept them in sixth place on the Bundesliga points table.

TSG Hoffenheim have won six of their first 10 league games of the season. They will be looking to extend their unbeaten run. They are going to be the visiting team, but will be full of confidence.

Kick-off:

• Location: Mainz, Germany
• Stadium: MEWA ARENA
• Date: Saturday, November 22
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Friday, Nov 21; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Sascha Stegemann
• VAR: In use

Form:

Mainz: L-L-D-W-L

Hoffenheim: W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

The 22-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the visitors. He has scored two goals in 10 league appearances this season. Armindo Sieb has not been in the best form, but in the absence of Nadiem Amiri, he will have a big responsibility on his shoulders.

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Fisnik Asllani is going to be a genuine menace to the opponent’s defence. He has come up with decent performances this season. Asllani is a crucial asset in the attacking front for TSG Hoffenheim.

In 10 Bundesliga matches this season, he has seven goal contributions. The player will be keen to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Mainz 05 have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches.
• TSG Hoffenheim are on a five-match unbeaten run.
• Neither of the last three matches between these sides have ended in a draw.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim: Betting Tips and Odds

• TSG Hoffenheim to win @7/4 BetFred
• Fisnik Asllani to score @2/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @6/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Nadiem Amiri, Anthony Caci and Maxim Dal will not be in action for Mainz. They are injured. Andreas Hanche-Olsen might not be fit enough to be part of the squad.

Hoffenheim will miss out on the services of Koki Machida, Hennes Behrens and Adam Hlozek. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 37

Mainz won: 15

Hoffenheim won: 12

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Mainz predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Zentner (GK); Da Costa, Maloney, Kohr; Mwene, Veratschnig, Sano, Widmer; Nebel, Sieb; Jae-Sung

Hoffenheim predicted lineup (3-5-1-1)

Baumann (GK); Hranac, Hajdari, Bernardo; Coufal, Burger, Avdullahu, Promel, Toure; Kramaric; Asllani

Match Prediction

This is going to be an important outing for both clubs. TSG Hoffenheim are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Mainz 05 in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Mainz 1-2 Hoffenheim

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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