Mainz vs Hoffenheim Tips - 5 best bets and predictions

Mainz are determined to bounce back after they tasted a 2-1 defeat to Greuther Fürth in their last game.

Only Karim Onisiwo scored for Die Nullfünfer, who suffered their third loss in their last four games.

Bo Svensson's side are currently in 10th place with 27 points from 20 games.

Hoffenheim suffered losses against Union Berlin (2-1) and Borussia Dortmund (3-2) in their last two games.

Sebastian Hoeness's side are currently in seventh place with 31 points from 20 games.

Marco John, Kevin Akpoguma, Ermin Bicakcic, Robert Skov and Pavel Kaderabek will not feature in this game due to illness or injury while Sebastian Rudy is suspended.

Mainz beat Hoffenheim 2-0 in September where Jonathan Burkardt and Marcus Ingvartsen scored. This is Mainz’s second consecutive win in the series.