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The 2022-23 campaign of the Bundesliga is getting closer and closer to its peak, so from now on every match will be crucial for each team to achieve their objectives. This Mainz vs Hoffenheim match will pittwo teams that have been following very different paths against each other.
In the first meeting between the two this season, the victory went to Hoffenheim by a 4-1 score, in a match in which Mainz had been down by one at the end of the first half, and the rest of the goals were scored during the second half of the game.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you all the information you need to know about the Mainz vs Hoffenheim clash, as well as the best odds and the predictions for this Bundesliga match.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Mainz vs Hoffenheim Bundesliga Matchday 23 Game on March 4, 2023
- Where: Mewa Arena, Mainz, Germany
- When: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 10:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline of Unibet: Mainz (-112) / Tie (+270) / Hoffenheim (+290)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Mainz (AH -0.5, -110) / Hoffenheim (AH +0.5, -109)
- Unibet’s Over/Under (2.5): Over (-148) / Under (+117)
- Both teams score Unibet:Yes (-155) / No (+120)
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Betting on Mainz
That defeat Mainz suffered against Hoffenheim is now a thing of the past, and now the team arrives to this clash while going through a positive streak of three victories in a row and with four wins in its last five league appearances.The good run has allowed the team to climb up to eighth place in the standings and to be eight points away from the European competitions.
Main’s main tool during the recent streak of positive results has been its offense, as the team scored at least three goals in each of those matches, including a 4-0 score against Borussia Monchengladbach last time out. With three of those victories taking place at home, the team will surely be confident of adding another one to its record when it hosts one of the teams at the bottom of the standings.
Possible lineup (3-4-2-1): Robin Zentner; Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Edimilson Fernandes, Stefan Bell; Danny da Costa, Leandro Barreiro, Dominik Kohr, Anthony Caci; Marcus Ingvasten, Lee Jae-Sung; Ludovic Ajorque.
Betting on Hoffenheim
Unlike Mainz, Hoffeinheim’s season has gone from bad to worse, as the team suffered its fifth Bundesliga defeat in a row. Indeed, it lost 0-1 to Borussia Dortmund in its most recent match, a result that in turn prolonged its 12 match winless streak in the league. Consequently, it is not surprising to see Hoffenheim start this new matchday in the relegation zone..
However, there is still hope for the Hoffenheim team, which enters the weekend in 16th place in the standings with 19 points, the same as Bochum and Stuttgart, which are 17th and 15th place respectively, and just one point behind Hertha Berlin, who occupies 14th place in the standings. To prevail in this tight relegation battle, the team knows it will need to get a positive result in this Mainz vs Hoffenheim match.
Probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Oliver Baumann; Kevin Akpoguma, Ozan Kabak, Kevin Vogt; Pavel Kaderábek, Thomas Delaney, Dennis Geiger, Angeliño; Tom Bischof, Christoph Baumgartner; Ihlas Bebou.
JefeBet Prediction
Hoffenheim’s lack of defensive solidity has been one of the team’s biggest problems throughout the campaign, as it is one of the Bundesliga’s teams that has conceded the highest amount of goals (41), surpassed only by Bochum and Schalke.
That is precisely what Mainz will be looking to take advantage of, given the team’s ability to dismantle opposing defenses and its impressive record of 12 goals scored in its last three home matches.
Considering all of the above, we expect Mainz to capitalize on Hoffenheim’s weaknesses at the back and win this match comfortably.
Prediction: Mainz Moneyline (MAI 3 – 1 HOFF).
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