TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FSV Mainz 05 Best odds and tips

Hoffenheim’s home form has been poor this season, with just three wins in 14 games, and that doesn’t bode well for their chances of beating Mainz 05 on Saturday. Mainz 05 are in fourth place in the Bundesliga table with 46 points, while Hoffenheim are 14th with 27, and the hosts have a big job on their hands to overcome their guests.

Hoffenheim have won just one of their last five Bundesliga games, losing 3-1 to RB Leipzig last time out, while Mainz 05 have won two of their last five and have been the more consistent of the two teams. Bo Henriksen has done a solid job since taking over as Mainz 05 boss earlier this year and his side are well organised, particularly at the back, which should test Hoffenheim’s creative players on Saturday.

Mainz 05 are a shade of favourites for this game at 2.47, while Hoffenheim are 2.90, but the visitors have the edge in form and away form and we feel they can edge out their hosts. Mainz 05 have won their last two games against Hoffenheim and a repeat result seems likely on Saturday, although the hosts could get on the scoresheet so the ‘Both Teams to Score’ market at 1.65 looks a solid option.