Mainz vs Hoffenheim betting tips Bundesliga 5 October By Gustav

Mainz vs Hoffenheim betting tips Bundesliga 5 October: "Mainz couldn’t do much more last weekend in order to stay undefeated as they suffered a 3:1 defeat on the road against Hertha Berlin. Newly promoted side from Berlin didn’t make the right step into the game as the visitors took the lead in eight minute with a goal from Muller. Even though the first halftime didn’t have many interesting phases, home side proved to be much more determined and efficient in the second part."

After three minutes into the second half Allagui found the way to equalizer, while two poor minutes from Mainz cost them of point(s). In just two minutes difference, Hertha got into a 3:1 lead with goals from Allagui and Ben Hatira, using the lack of concentration of visitors in the best possible way. With this defeat Mainz continued poor form on the road and it’s obvious that the team will be relying on home performances once again. They are currently in the second part of the table with 3-0-4 record as the biggest problem of the team remains defense that conceded fifteen goals till now.

Central defenders Svensson (7/0) and Bungert (2/0) are injured for this game, meaning that Bell will get the chance as a center-back. Midfielder Baumgartlinger (5/0) and winger Parker (1/0) continue being sidelined, while the home side should rotate Choupo-Motig, Okazaki and Muller upfront.

Hoffenheim, similar to their rivals, continues conceding much more than they should, as the team is coming from a 3:3 home draw against Schalke. However, on contrary to Mainz’s game, they could be happy with a point taken as the team was losing 1:3 after the first halftime. They stepped up much more decisive in the second halftime, getting the equalizer already after fifteen minutes in the second part.

With thirty minutes till the end, they had few more chances to completely turnout the game and get three points, but are still happy with the point taken too. After six rounds, the clubs is currently ranked at 10th position with 2-3-2 record and eighteen goals scored and same number of conceded goals. Although their attack works almost perfectly, their defense could benefit from more stable performances, but overall the management of the club is satisfied as the team still looks much better than the previous season when they struggled not to relegate. Apart from doubtful left back Fabian Johnson (6/0) visiting coach has no problems with fresh injury or suspension worries.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Hoffenheim’s last fifteen games in the Bundesliga.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in eight of Mainz’s last ten games in the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight matches in the Bundesliga.
With the way both teams are playing everything except a goal festival would be a huge surprise here, while the bookmakers are still offering worthy odds on over 2.5 goals line which is set too low in my opinion.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals