Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim match as part of the Germany - Bundesliga tournament.
Match events:
| 9' | A. Hanche-Olsen (o.g.) (0 - 1) Assist: W. Burger | |||
| S. Widmer Holding | 24' | |||
| 42' | Bernardo Foul | |||
| D. da Costa / L. Maloney | 46' | |||
| S. Kawasaki / S. Widmer | 46' | |||
| 58' | T. Lemperle / A. Kramaric | |||
| N. Weiper / Lee Jae-Sung | 67' | |||
| 68' | R. Hranac Foul | |||
| D. da Costa (1 - 1) Assist: B. Hollerbach | 76' | |||
| 77' | M. Moerstedt / B. Toure | |||
| D. Kohr Foul | 88' | |||
| 90' | I. Bebou / F. Asllani | |||
| S. Bell / B. Hollerbach | 90' | |||
| N. Amiri | 90+5' | |||
| P. Mwene Foul | 90+6' |
Welcome to the live broadcast of the 11th round of the German Bundesliga, where Mainz 05 hosts Hoffenheim at their MEWA Arena. This is a clash between two teams from opposite ends of the league table: the hosts are in a desperate fight for survival, while the visitors aim to solidify their position in the European qualification zone.
Kick-off: November 21, 2025, 19:30 UTC (22:30 MSK) Stadium: MEWA Arena, Mainz Competition: BundesligaMainz 05 vs Hoffenheim: Match Preview
The teams approach this match in different moods. Mainz is in a deep crisis, sitting in the penultimate 17th place in the table. The 'Carnival Club' has only managed one victory in the opening ten rounds, collecting just five points. Hoffenheim, on the other hand, is having an excellent season, currently in 6th place, which grants a spot in European competitions. Despite the difference in form, the recent head-to-head history favors Mainz, who have won six of the last nine encounters. Interestingly, last season, the teams exchanged 2-0 home victories.
Team Form and Analysis
Mainz 05
Bo Henriksen's team is experiencing one of the worst starts in its history. Mainz's main problem is their weak attack; the team struggles significantly with creating and converting chances. In the last round, the 'Carnival Club' lost 1-0 away to Eintracht Frankfurt, registering an expected goals (xG) of just 0.16. In a match against a strong opponent, the hosts will need a miracle to break their dreadful streak and climb out of the relegation zone.
Hoffenheim
The 'Villagers,' under Christian Ilzer, are showing consistent results and are deservedly among the leading group. The team relies on a solid defense and fast counter-attacks. Hoffenheim's squad features a group of talented attacking players led by veteran Andrej Kramarić, who can cause problems for any defense. The visitors will be looking to secure three points to strengthen their position in the race for European spots.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Mainz (3-4-3): Zentner; van den Berg, Bell, Fernandes; Widmer, Barreiro, Kohr, Caci; Gruda, Ajorque, Lee Jae-sung.
- Hoffenheim (3-5-2): Baumann; Kabak, Brooks, Vogt; Kadeřábek, Prömel, Stach, Kramarić, Skov; Weghorst, Beier.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
Although Mainz is playing at home and has a good recent head-to-head record, Hoffenheim currently looks like the clear favorite. Their current form and stability should be decisive in a match against a team in a deep crisis.
- Main Prediction: Hoffenheim to Win. The visitors are in excellent form and should defeat one of the league's underdogs to continue their fight for the top spots.
- Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Mainz has serious problems with scoring, and Hoffenheim is likely to play pragmatically away from home. 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings have been low-scoring. A tight contest with a small number of goals is expected.