Mainz vs Hoffenheim Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Nov 2025

Bundesliga Betting Preview: Mainz vs Hoffenheim

Mainz, second from bottom, clash with Hoffenheim at MEWA Arena, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Friday 21 November.

The best plan could involve backing Hoffenheim with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -147 when clashing with Mainz. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

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Mainz 05 were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park. The Rhineland-Palatinate club were dominated in possession with 44%, while they couldn’t manage a single shot on target.

Hoffenheim have won their previous four games. The latest was a 3-1 home win at PreZero Arena against RB Leipzig. Christian Ilzer's team had 48% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Albian Hajdari, Tim Lemperle and Grischa Proemel on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Hoffenheim had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At PreZero Arena, they recorded a 2-0 home victory over Mainz. Mainz have landed victory in six of the past 10 H2H games, with Hoffenheim securing two wins along with two draws.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Hoffenheim	15	8	3	4	29	20	9	29:20	27
18	Mainz 05	15	1	5	9	13	26	-13	13:26	8

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1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 11.4 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal. Mainz have had 49.1% possession, 393.7 passes and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.8 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while earning 3.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Nadiem Amiri has found the net 3 times, Armindo Sieb 2, with Silvan Widmer and two other players on 1. The top assist makers are Benedict Hollerbach, Nadiem Amiri and Andreas Hanche-Olsen, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Hoffenheim have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.1 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.2% possession, 437.7 passes, 5.5 corners taken and 5.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Fisnik Asllani with 5, while Grischa Proemel and Tim Lemperle have 4. Vladimir Coufal has been the top assist maker on 4, with Oliver Baumann notching one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Mainz confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Robin Zentner (GK), Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Lennard Maloney, Dominik Kohr, Phillipp Mwene, Nadiem Amiri, Kaishu Sano, Silvan Widmer, Paul Nebel, Benedict Hollerbach, Jae-Sung Lee.

Hoffenheim confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Oliver Baumann (GK), Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, Albian Hajdari, Bernardo, Grischa Prömel, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Andrej Kramaric, Fisnik Asllani, Bazoumana Toure.

Mainz vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Mainz vs Hoffenheim betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Hoffenheim +0.25 for this Bundesliga clash, with an attractive -147 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

The latest Bundesliga injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Mainz vs Hoffenheim league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hoffenheim in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hoffenheim in 13 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hoffenheim in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Mainz in 10 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Mainz in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Mainz in 12 of their last 18 games at home.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mainz 1 - 2 Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim are available at +800 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paul Nebel Under 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Paul Nebel (Mainz) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in six straight Bundesliga matches. On this basis, we can take betting odds of -133 that this Shots on Target bet doesn’t cover the line.

Latest Paul Nebel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

Shots

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

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Andrej Kramaric to Score +185

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) has managed two goals in his past five Bundesliga games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +185 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Andrej Kramaric Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+185

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+120

Shots

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Mainz Under 5.5 Corners -110

Mainz have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in five consecutive matches, with Hoffenheim conceding under 5.5 corners in their past three games. We advise betting on the -110 that Mainz won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mainz

Total

8.70 5.00 3.70

Home

8.30 5.00 3.30

Away

9.70 5.20 4.50

Hoffenheim

Total

11.30 5.50 5.80

Home

9.50 4.70 4.80

Away

10.80 4.60 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+102

Mainz Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Hoffenheim Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-143

Most Corners

1

-141

X

+700

2

+150

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Mainz vs Hoffenheim Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookmakers have betting odds of +150 for Mainz 05 to triumph in this Bundesliga clash, with Hoffenheim trading at a price of +160 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +255.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Mainz are -120 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Hoffenheim are -112 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+255

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+140

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-357

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+118

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+145

Fisnik Asllani can be backed to find the net anytime at +163. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +420.

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

First

+163

Anytime

+420

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

First

+185

Anytime

+480

Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

First

+285

Anytime

+750

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

First

+295

Anytime

+850

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

First

+325

Anytime

+900

Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim)

First

+325

Anytime

+900

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

William Bøving (Mainz)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Nikolas Veratschnig (Mainz)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Philipp Mwene (Mainz)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Maxim Leitsch (Mainz)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+145

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+120

Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+102

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-122

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-141

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-147

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-149

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-167

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-192

William Bøving (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-204

Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-208

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Nikolas Veratschnig (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Philipp Mwene (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1000

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1111

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Maxim Leitsch (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1111

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-

Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

William Bøving (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Philipp Mwene (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Mainz have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Hoffenheim haven’t lost any of their past seven away games. Christian Ilzer's team have managed four victories, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

The past meeting at MEWA Arena saw Mainz defeat Hoffenheim 2-0. The past 7 H2H meetings at MEWA Arena have involved five Mainz victories, a single draw and one Hoffenheim win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mainz Home Stats		3-2-5	2.80	1.30	1.50	4	6	5	5
Hoffenheim Away Stats		4-3-3	4.10	2.20	1.90	8	2	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Mainz vs Hoffenheim Lineups & Team News

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