FSV Mainz 05 vs TSG Hoffenheim Predictions

• Hoffenheim are on a four-game winning run in the Bundesliga.
• Mainz have seven defeats in 10 league games.
• Hoffenheim are unbeaten on their travels (W4, D1).

Road warriors Hoffenheim can raid Mainz

Hoffenheim are one of the Bundesliga’s form teams and they can add to Mainz’s woes when they make the trip to the Mewa Arena on Friday.

Mainz finished sixth in the German top tier last season to secure the Conference League spot but they find themselves locked in a relegation battle this term with just five points on the board after 10 rounds of fixtures (W1, D2, L7) .

Visitors Hoffenheim currently hold sixth spot and they could move as high as second with a win, and they look well placed to claim the points.

Christian Ilzer’s side are on a four-game winning run and their away form has been exceptional all season. Die Kraichgauer are unbeaten on their travels with four wins and one draw in five Bundesliga games, and they should be able to overcome a Mainz side who have just one point to show from five home games so far.

Hoffenheim have scored exactly three goals in each of their last four Bundesliga games and can keep that run going with a 3-1 win at Mainz, who have scored in four of their last five home games across all competitions.

Fisnik Asllani is Hoffenheim’s leading scorer this season with five goals and he can add to his tally at Mainz, having scored for Kosovo in their victory over Slovenia over the international break.