Mainz vs Heidenheim Prediction 28 Sep 2024

⚽ Bundesliga - Round 5 Preview

📅 28 Sep 2024

⏰ 14:30 GMT +1

🏟 Mewa Arena (Mainz)

Mainz finally got their first win of the season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Augsburg after managing just two points from their opening three Bundesliga matches (D2, L1). While they secured the win, manager Bo Henriksen will be aware of defensive concerns, as his side has kept only one clean sheet in their last 11 games. Despite that, Mainz has been hard to beat overall, losing only one of their last 14 matches (W7, D6). The Mewa Arena crowd saw their last home game end in a 2-1 loss to Werder Bremen, but Mainz had gone nine home matches unbeaten (W5, D4) before that and will hope to rediscover that form.

Heidenheim started the season impressively with five wins in all competitions, but back-to-back league defeats have dampened their spirits. Their most recent setback, a 3-0 loss to Freiburg, ended a 15-game scoring streak and marked their joint-heaviest defeat since October 2021. Despite the setback, Frank Schmidt, the longest-serving manager in Europe’s top-five leagues, remains steady at the helm, recently celebrating 17 years with the club. Although this will be only the third competitive meeting between these teams, Heidenheim holds the edge, having secured a win and a draw in their encounters last season.

Where to watch Mainz vs Heidenheim?

📺 Link to watch Mainz vs Heidenheim Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz): Scored in the 1-1 draw when these sides last met and has netted the opener in 10 of his last 16 goalscoring outings.
• Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim): Scored the winner in Heidenheim’s 1-0 victory at Mewa Arena earlier in the season, though he has lost in the other three Bundesliga matches he’s scored in.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Mainz has lost only once in their last 14 matches (W7, D6).
• Heidenheim’s 15-game scoring streak ended with their 3-0 loss to Freiburg.
• An average of 5.56 cards per game has been shown in Mainz’s last nine Bundesliga matches.

💡 Mainz vs Heidenheim Prediction

Mainz’s solid home form and Heidenheim’s recent dip in performances suggest a closely fought game. Mainz will likely take advantage of their stronger home record, edging out a 2-1 victory.

Mainz vs Heidenheim Betting Tips

• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals
• Jonathan Burkardt to score anytime