FSV Mainz 05 – 1899 Hoffenheim

FSV Mainz 05 host 1899 Hoffenheim in what promises to be a tightly contested clash, with the hosts sitting seventh in the table on four points after a win, a draw and a loss, scoring six and conceding three. Hoffenheim sit in mid‑table at 13th with three points from one victory and two defeats, having netted six but let in seven. Both sides have identical goal tallies from their solitary wins, yet Mainz enjoy a superior defensive record that could prove decisive on their own turf. The encounter will also be a chance for Hoffenheim to close the gap on the top half, while Mainz look to solidify their push back into the European spots.