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
6	Hoffenheim	10	6	1	3	21	16	5	21:16	19
17	Mainz 05	10	1	2	7	10	18	-8	10:18	5

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Mainz predicted lineup (4-4-2): Robin Zentner (GK), Danny da Costa, Lennard Maloney, Dominik Kohr, Phillipp Mwene, Sota Kawasaki, Kaishu Sano, Silvan Widmer, Paul Nebel, Benedict Hollerbach, Jae-Sung Lee.

Hoffenheim predicted lineup (3-5-1-1): Oliver Baumann (GK), Robin Hranac, Albian Hajdari, Bernardo, Vladimir Coufal, Grischa Proemel, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Bazoumana Toure, Andrej Kramaric, Tim Lemperle.

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 +750 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

-128

Under 0.5

-133

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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

-227

Under 0.5

+128

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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 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-141

Mainz Corners

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-120

Hoffenheim Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-159

X

+700

2

+170

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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 +163 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 -122 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Hoffenheim are -111 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 -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+255

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+140

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-345

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-122

2

-111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+116

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+140

Fisnik Asllani can be backed to find the net anytime at +170. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +440.

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

First

+170

Anytime

+440

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

First

+185

Anytime

+480

Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz)

First

+225

Anytime

+600

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

William Bøving (Mainz)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Philipp Mwene (Mainz)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+150

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+128

Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+112

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-112

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-130

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-132

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-133

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-133

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-152

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-179

William Bøving (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-179

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-417

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-526

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-1000

Philipp Mwene (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

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

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Mainz vs Hoffenheim Lineups & Team News

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