FC Heidenheim - Mainz 05 predictions and free betting tips [05/05/2024]

Good day, dear friends! On May 5th, we have an exciting Bundesliga match between Mainz and Heidenheim. The game will take place at Voith-Arena. 

Heidenheim

Last season, the club finished top of the Second Bundesliga, earning promotion to Germany's top-tier. Currently, they occupy the 11th spot in the table, showcasing excellent performances. In the 27th round, they managed a high-scoring draw against Stuttgart (3:3). After this, they pulled off a surprise victory over Bayern (3:2).

This was followed by a drawn game against Bochum (1:1). In the subsequent round, they suffered a defeat to Leipzig (1:2). In their last match, the team clinched a narrow victory against Darmstadt.

Mainz

Now let's discuss Mainz. The team currently sits in 16th place, with just 28 points to their credit. In the 27th round, they secured a goalless draw against Leipzig. Following this, they claimed a convincing win over Darmstadt 98 (4:0). Then, they thrashed Hoffenheim (4:1). In the next match, they drew with Freiburg (1:1). In their most recent game, they pulled off a drawn result against Köln (1:1).

Head-to-head

In the teams' last encounter on 16th December 2023, Heidenheim managed an away victory by the slimmest of margins.

Prediction

In this match-up, Heidenheim is seen as the favourite. The team has had a pretty solid season, sitting comfortably mid-table. Mainz, while currently in an unfavourable position, has also started to perform well, remaining unbeaten in six consecutive matches. The majority of these impressive games, however, were on home territory. Given their lacklustre away record, my bet would be to back Heidenheim's clean sheet, especially as their recent losses are limited to a game against Leipzig.

Total Prediction

I anticipate a feisty contest resulting in a high-scoring match. Hence, I'd back the total goals to be over 2.5. Wishing everyone the best of luck and an enjoyable viewing experience, dear friends!