Hoffenheim's recent form has been mixed, with a couple of wins but also a heavy defeat and some draws. Mainz, on the other hand, has found wins hard to come by recently, drawing many of their games and struggling for consistent results. Looking at their past meetings, Mainz has had the upper hand for a long time, though their most recent game ended in a draw. This match looks like it could be very close, with both teams trying to find their best shape.

Based on the recent struggles of both sides and their history of tight games, this match is likely to end in a draw.