Based on last 50 matches in "Germany. Bundesliga", up to 12/23/2018
To build a prediction for the Hoffenheim - Mainz match, scheduled for 23 December 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Hoffenheim have played 50 matches, in which they won 21 of them, drew 16 times and lost 13 matches. Mainz, having played 50 matches, won 14 times, drew 14 matches and lost 22 defeats. In the league, Hoffenheim average 1.9 goals scored per game and 1.4 conceded. Mainz average 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 9 February 2018 at Hoffenheim's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 5 last matches involving Hoffenheim, a draw was recorded.
X4.3
Mainz does not scoreaway in 6 out of 12 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)3.24
Hoffenheim concedes over 1 goal from Mainz in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.625
Hoffenheim wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 8 out of 15 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.57
In 5 out of last 6 home matches involving Hoffenheim, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.53
In 7 out of 9 last matches involving Hoffenheim and Mainz against each other, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.53
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Hoffenheim (home) and Mainz (away), a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.53
Hoffenheim scores over 2 goals in 12 out of 25 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.375
Hoffenheim scores over 2 goals in 7 out of last 15 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.375
Hoffenheim scores over 2 goals against Mainz in 5 matches straight.
IT1O (2.5)2.375
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. Several more Mainz players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Саша Штегеманн (Germany). Over the last 54 matches, he has shown 167 yellow cards (averaging 3.1 per match) and 7 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 6% of matches (3 out of 54).