FSV Mainz 05 vs 1899 Hoffenheim Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

FSV Mainz 05 vs 1899 Hoffenheim Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Mainz host Hoffenheim on Friday Evening in a tough clash for the home side as they attempt to push out of the relegation zone. The odds are tight for favourites going into the match, but this game seems like a high scoring affair.

Our advanced algorithm is predicting Both Teams to Score in this fixture, with odds @ 1.50, which is excellent value.

We also back an alternative tip on this fixture, offering an angle of a high scoring game with our pick of over 2.5 goals, offering strong value odds @ 1.62, recent weeks as well as the attacking output of the away side makes this a great pick.

Match Details

Competition: German Bundesliga

Date: 21 November 2025

Kick-off (GMT): 19:30

Venue: Mewa Arena, Mainz

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score @ 1.50 offers strong value based on Football Park’s model.

FSV Mainz 05 vs 1899 Hoffenheim Predicted Lineups

FSV Mainz 05 Predicted XI (4-2-3-1) Zentner, Da Costa, Bell, Kohr, Caci, Sano, Maloney, Nebel, Lee, Amiri, Sieb

1899 Hoffenheim Predicted XI (4-2-3-1) Baumann, Akpoguma, Chaves, Kabak, Coufal, Geiger, Tohumcu, Hložek, Bulter, Damar, Kramarić

FSV Mainz 05 vs 1899 Hoffenheim Head-to-Head Timeline

01 Dec 2024 // FSV Mainz 05 2-0 1899 Hoffenheim

13 Apr 2024 // FSV Mainz 05 4-1 1899 Hoffenheim

04 Mar 2023 // FSV Mainz 05 1-0 1899 Hoffenheim

05 Feb 2022 // FSV Mainz 05 2-0 1899 Hoffenheim

29 Nov 2020 // FSV Mainz 05 1-1 1899 Hoffenheim

FSV Mainz 05 last five matches

Frankfurt 1-0 Mainz – Bundesliga

Mainz 2-1 Fiorentina – UEFA Conference League

Mainz 1-1 Bremen – Bundesliga

Mainz 0-1 Stuttgart– DFB Pokal

Stuttgart 2-1 Mainz - Bundesliga

1899 Hoffenheim last five matches

Hoffenheim 3-1 Leipzig - Bundesliga

Wolfsburg 2-3 Hoffenheim - Bundesliga

St Pauli 2-2 (8-7 on pens) Hoffenheim - DFB Pokal

Hoffenheim 3-1 Heidenheim - Bundesliga

St Pauli 0-3 Hoffenheim - Bundesliga

The away side are in strong form, with four wins in their last five games. Mainz have only one win in their last five. Defensive insecurities from both teams will prove to be costly with both teams to score a great pick.

FSV Mainz 05 vs 1899 Hoffenheim Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 66.70% confidence in Both Teams to Score @ 1.50 odds and 45% confident in over 2.5 goals @ 1.62 odds. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best FSV Mainz 05 vs 1899 Hoffenheim Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.50 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Both Teams to Score in this fixture. The two sides are far apart in the table, defensive insecurities and high scoring form from both sides justifies confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: FSV Mainz 05 vs 1899 Hoffenheim

Armindo Sieb (FSV Mainz 05) Likely to lead the line for Mainz. He’s one of their main attacking outlets. He could be dangerous if given space.

Andrej Kramarić (1899 Hoffenheim) A veteran forward who consistently puts up high scoring numbers season after season. Could make the difference in this fixture if the players around him can create him chances inside the box.

FSV Mainz 05 vs 1899 Hoffenheim Match Facts

Referee: TBA

Stadium Information: Mewa Arena is a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 34,034.