Hoffenheim is welcoming FSV Mainz to PreZero Arena in round 4 of the German Bundesliga. Hoffenheim has done well in the attacking end so far this season, but their defense has gotten sloppy lately. Mainz is a tough team beat, and they have 2 wins and 1 loss so far this season.
Hoffenheim has been one of the best offensive teams so far this season with 8 scored goals, but they have also conceded 5 goals in 3 games so far. Hoffenheim was playing against Borussia Dortmund in their last game, and they have had 41% of ball possession, 5 shots on goal, 7 corner kicks, 4 big chances created, and 74% of the correct passes. This wasn’t a great game from Hoffenheim, but even like that they were able to score 2 goals. Unfortunately for Hoffenheim, as soon as they tied the score in the 90th minute, they conceded a goal in the 91st minute, and they ended up losing this match 3-2. Bruun has been the best goalscorer for Hoffenheim so far this season with 2 goals, while Kramaric added 4 assists. Bicakcic, Hubner, Nordtveit, and Akpoguma are all injured for Hoffenheim. I think Hoffenheim has a ton of potential, especially in the attacking end, but they need to get their defense in order as soon as possible.
Mainz has had an outstanding start of the season, but we will see if this International break has done any good or it harmed them. With 6 points, 4 scored goals, and 2 conceded goals, Mainz is now in 7th place in the Bundesliga standings. Mainz was great on the defensive end so far, and they were able to keep 2 clean sheets. Mainz was playing against Furth in their last game, and they have had 48% of ball possession, 9 shots on goal, 7 corner kicks, 6 big chances created, and 73% of the correct passes. Furth didn’t stand a chance in this match, and Mainz has deservedly won this game 3-0. Locoqui, Szalai, Stoger, and Niakhate have each scored 1 goal for Mainz so far this season. there are no injuries in Mainz at the moment, and they are in good form on both ends, but unless they start scoring more goals, I don’t think their defense will be able to carry them throughout the season.
Hoffenheim hasn’t won any of their last 3 home games against Mainz, but they have had a lot of success in the past. Mainz is in slightly better form, and they are better on the defensive end, but Hoffenheim is on fire in the attacking end. I’m taking goals on both sides.