Mainz faces Heidenheim in a Bundesliga clash this Saturday. Check out the key facts, prediction, probable line-ups, head-to-head stats, and an analysis of each team’s recent form.
Mainz
The hosts finished 13th in the 2023-24 Bundesliga season, accumulating 35 points. Although they ended just above the relegation playoff zone, they were seven points shy of the final European qualification spot, which Heidenheim secured. This season, they’ve started positively with one win, one loss, and two draws, placing them 10th—four points behind Bayer Leverkusen, last season’s champions, who sit in second.
Under the guidance of boss Bo Henriksen, the team achieved their first win of the season in thrilling fashion, edging out Augsburg 3-2 in a tense match in Bavaria. Consequently, the 05ers have lost only one of their last 14 league matches across all competitions, dating back to the previous season (W7, D6).
Heidenheim
Heidenheim earned promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in their history during the 2023-24 season after winning the 2. Bundesliga in 2022-23. Transitioning from relegation candidates, they finished 8th last season, securing their first European adventure. This season, they have started positively, sitting in 9th place after four matches.
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However, they’ve hit a rough patch recently, suffering two consecutive losses, including a 3-0 defeat to Freiburg at the Voith-Arena. This marked the first time in 15 games that they failed to score. Manager Frank Schmidt will be looking to get his team back on track against Mainz, a side they haven’t lost to in their last three meetings (with 2 draws and 1 win).
Key Facts about the match
- Mainz has lost only one of their last ten home matches in the Bundesliga.
- Heidenheim, on the other hand, has experienced three or more goals in each of their last four games.
- At home, Mainz averages 2.5 goals per game, while Heidenheim averages 2.2 goals per game when playing away.
Probable Lineups
- Mainz: Zentner; Kohr, Jenz, Leitsch, Caci; Sano, Barkok, Mwene; Hyun-Seok, Jae-Sung, Burkardt.
- Heidenheim: Muller; Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach; Schoppner, Maloney; Beck, Wanner, Scienza; Pieringer.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Heidenheim has won only one of their last two Bundesliga matches against Mainz, with the other ending in a draw.
Mainz vs Heidenheim Prediction
Before their disappointing loss to Werder Bremen at home, Mainz was enjoying a nine-game unbeaten streak at the Mewa Arena and will be eager to regain that form. However, Heidenheim, despite being considered underdogs, can be a challenging opponent. As a result, we anticipate that both teams will find the back of the net.
