Hoffenheim 4/5 to beat Mainz and over 1.5 goals in Sunday’s Bundesliga battle

Competition: Bundesliga

Market: Hoffenheim win and over 1.5 goals

Odds: 4/5 @ Bet 365

With the chance to extend on what has been a stellar run of form, Hoffenheim will host a struggling Mainz on Sunday evening.

Starting with the hosts, continuing to enjoy a stellar run of form prior to the international break, Hoffenheim have their sights set on securing a European return this season. In their 11 Bundesliga matches this year, they have recorded six wins, two draws, and three defeats, scoring 16 and conceding 14 in return. With a points tally of 20, Hoffenheim open the weekend in fifth and another victory this weekend could see them climb as high as second in the standings. As for their recent run of results, Sunday’s hosts have won each of their last six matches across all competitions, scoring at least a pair of goals in each of those victories.

As for the visitors, still enduring a worrying run of form, Mainz still find themselves in a battle at the foot of the table. In their opening 11 matches this season, they have recorded just three wins against eight defeats, scoring 12 and conceding 30 in return. Along with opening the weekend sat a single point adrift of safety, it should also be noted that they hold the worst defensive record in the division. As for their recent run of results, Mainz have now suffered back-to-back Bundesliga matchups and they have also lost three of their last four appearances. More worrying, Sunday’s guests have lost five of their six matches on the road this season.

Bet: Hoffenheim 4/5 to beat Mainz and over 1.5 goals in Sunday’s Bundesliga battle @ Bet 365