Hoffenheim vs Mainz: Prediction, Preview, lineups, tips and odds on April 4, 2026
Bundesliga Germany
On April 4, the 28th round of the German championship will feature a match between Hoffenheim and Mainz. The hosts will aim to secure crucial points in their battle for the European competition zone.
Hoffenheim vs Mainz: Team News and Expert Analysis
Compared to last season, Hoffenheim has significantly improved its results. After 27 Bundesliga matches, the team has collected 50 points, which places them 5th in the league table. However, the competition is fierce—Hoffenheim is only four points away from both 6th and 3rd place. In the German Cup, however, Hoffenheim was disappointing: they exited the tournament at the round of 32, losing to St. Pauli in a penalty shootout.
Mainz, in contrast, had excellent results in the past, but this year the club has notably declined. After 27 rounds of the national league, the red-and-whites have 30 points, putting them 11th in the standings. The gap from the relegation playoff zone is small—just 6 points. The team also exited the German Cup at the round of 32, losing to the current champion Stuttgart. Additionally, Mainz is still performing well in the Conference League and has already reached the quarterfinals, where they are set to face Strasbourg.
Head-to-head: Hoffenheim vs Mainz
In the last five meetings between these clubs, Mainz holds a slight advantage. The team has won twice in that span, two matches ended in a draw, and Hoffenheim won one game.
This season, matches between these clubs have often ended with a high number of goals scored, so I am betting on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.6).
Hoffenheim vs Mainz: Key Statistics and Trends
- In their last 8 matches, Hoffenheim has 2 victories.
- Mainz is unbeaten in 7 consecutive matches, with 3 wins and 4 draws.
- Hoffenheim has scored 54 goals in the current Bundesliga season—the 4th best result among all teams.
- In their last 11 home games, Hoffenheim has won 9 times.
Hoffenheim vs Mainz: Probable Starting Lineups
Hoffenheim (playing in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation): Baumann – Bernardo, Granac, Kabak, Coufal – Prömel, Burger – Toure, Kramaric, Prass – Asllani
Mainz (playing in a 1-3-5-2 formation): Batz – Kohr, Posch, da Costa – Mwene, Lee, Sano, Nebel, Otmér – Becker, Titz
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the Bundesliga table.
