Hoffenheim and Mainz Square Off in Sunday Clash
Head to Sinsheim this Sunday (17:30/DAZN) as TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 square off in the Bundesliga. Despite a promising start to the season, Hoffenheim has struggled to secure victories at home, with only one win in their first five games. On the other hand, Mainz is fighting to avoid relegation, having won each of their last five home matches, including victories against heavyweights like Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
Jan Siewert, interim coach of Mainz, aims to impress further as a potential permanent successor to Bo Svensson at Mainz. Let's delve into the team statistics and upcoming goals for both sides.
TSG Hoffenheim's Recent Stats
Despite not having specific details about their recent home matches, Hoffenheim boasts some impressive statistics in open-play crosses (279) and distance covered (4744 km) in the Bundesliga so far. However, their home performances have been less than stellar this season.
FSV Mainz 05's Recent Stats
Mainz has been unstoppable at home, triumphing in each of their last five matches, making history with victories against Dortmund and Bayern Munich. Their most recent home win was against Stuttgart (2-0). They are now challenging their club's record for six consecutive Bundesliga home victories. In contrast, Mainz suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Werder Bremen in their most recent away match but exhibited resilience, assuring fans of a comeback in future matches.
Goals on the Horizon
Hoffenheim's goals for the 12th matchday clash are not explicitly stated in the sources provided. They'll be seeking to improve their standings in the league and continue their strong performances.
Mainz, on the other hand, is currently in 6th place in the Bundesliga table with 31 points from 20 matches. The team aims to maintain their momentum and potentially climb higher in the table, focusing on more home victories to secure their place in the Bundesliga for next season.
In conclusion, TSG Hoffenheim's statistics offer some insight, while Mainz's success story at home is undeniable. Mainz strives to maintain their position and potentially climb higher in the table.
