Mainz vs Hoffenheim prediction
Prediction
The analysis for this match is published a few hours before kick-off.
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Playing style
Last 5 matchesMainzHoffenheim
| M05 | TSG | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 47% | 50% |
| Shots | 11.4 | 15.9 |
| Shots on target | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Shots inside the box | 8.2 | 10.3 |
| Corners | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Goals scored per match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded per match | 2.2 | 1.1 |
Average of each team's last 10 official matches before this one (official match statistics). The further out, the higher on that metric.
What's at stake
1/5- Top-tier league
Match importance computed from the table, the season simulation, the round and the rivalry.
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Head to head
Last 5- 4 Apr 2026 Hoffenheim1–2Mainz
- 21 Nov 2025 Mainz1–1Hoffenheim
- 12 Apr 2025 Hoffenheim2–0Mainz
- 1 Dec 2024 Mainz2–0Hoffenheim
- 13 Apr 2024 Mainz4–1Hoffenheim
Team news
No significant absences confirmed.
Key facts
When and where is Mainz vs Hoffenheim?
It kicks off on Tuesday 12 January at 19:30 (UK time) at Opel Arena, Bundesliga matchday 16.
What is the team news?
Mainz: no confirmed absences. Hoffenheim: no confirmed absences.
How do Mainz and Hoffenheim come into the match?
Mainz are 12th on 10 points and Hoffenheim 9th on 12.
How did the last meeting end?
The last meeting, on 04/04/2026, finished Hoffenheim 1-2 Mainz.
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