FSV Mainz 05 - FC Heidenheim

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12'

0 - 1

Goal

M. Pieringer

B. Gimber (Assist)

90'		B. Gruda	Roughing
57'		J. Beste	Foul
44'		L. Ajorque	Roughing
38'		T. Krauß	Tripping
34'		M. Busch	Foul
30'		B. Gimber	Foul

90'			In:	L. Maloney	Out:	T. Siersleben
86'			In:	D. da Costa	Out:	D. Mamutovic
86'			In:	M. Richter	Out:	A. Barkok
76'			In:	E. Dinkçi	Out:	K. Sessa
75'			In:	J. Beste	Out:	F. Pick
69'			In:	M. Pieringer	Out:	N. Theuerkauf
62'			In:	J. Burkardt	Out:	K. Onisiwo
46'			In:	T. Krauß	Out:	Lee Jae-Sung

FSV Mainz 05 - FC Heidenheim Predictions

Prediction: FSV Mainz 05 or draw

Best odds: 1.23

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As the Bundesliga gears up for another weekend of high-octane football, FSV Mainz 05 prepares to host FC Heidenheim at the MEWA ARENA this Saturday. With the predictions suggesting a tight encounter and the possibility of a win or draw for the home side, fans are keen to see if Mainz can leverage their home advantage to climb up from the relegation zone.

Key Players: FSV Mainz 05 Mainz will be relying on the prowess of their midfield dynamo, Tom Krauß, whose consistent performance has earned him a rating of 6.60. With 130 passes and a key pass leading to a goal, his influence in the midfield cannot be underestimated. Alongside him, Ludovic Ajorque, the attacker with a 6.61 rating, will be crucial in converting chances, having already registered 7 shots and an assist. The third cog in the Mainz machine is Aymen Barkok, another midfielder with a knack for finding the back of the net and a 6.61 rating to boot.

Key Players: FC Heidenheim FC Heidenheim will look towards their front line to deliver the goods. Marvin Pieringer, with a rating of 6.88, has shown glimpses of brilliance and will be eager to add to his goal tally. The team's top scorer, Tim Kleindienst, has been in fine form with a 6.91 rating, 5 goals, and 2 assists, indicating his role as a key player in Heidenheim's attack. Not to be overlooked, Eren Sami Dinkçi, another attacker, has matched Kleindienst's goal tally and will be another threat Mainz must contain.

Recent Form

Mainz's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last five games resulting in DWDLD, showing resilience but a lack of wins. Meanwhile, Heidenheim has struggled more, with their form reading LWLLL. Both teams are in desperate need of a victory to boost their morale and climb away from the relegation zone.

Head-to-Head History

The historical clash data between these two teams is not provided, suggesting that this could be one of their first encounters in the Bundesliga. This lack of history adds an unpredictable element to the match, with both sides looking to set a positive precedent.

Prediction

The prediction leans towards a FSV Mainz 05 win or draw, with a 45% chance for a home victory and the same percentage for a stalemate. FC Heidenheim, despite having key players in good form, are given a mere 10% chance to take all three points on their travels. The advice suggests a "Double chance: FSV Mainz 05 or draw," which seems prudent given the home side's slightly better form and the advantage of playing in front of their fans.

The statistical analysis, including a 60% form home advantage for Mainz against Heidenheim's 40% away form, further bolsters the prediction. Mainz also edges out defensively, with a 67% rating compared to Heidenheim's 33%. However, Heidenheim's attack is rated higher at 55%, against Mainz's 45%, which could mean the visitors might not go down without a fight.

Taking all factors into account, the prediction for this Bundesliga encounter is a hard-fought match with Mainz likely to edge it or at least secure a point. The key players mentioned will have a significant role in determining the outcome, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the likes of Tom Krauß and Tim Kleindienst leave their mark on the game. Fans should brace themselves for a match that could very well be decided by fine margins and individual brilliance.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

46%

54%

Attacking Potential

27%

73%

Defensive Potential

80%

20%

Poisson Distribution

46%

54%

Stregth H2H

0%

0%

Goals H2H

0%

0%

Wins the game

50%

50%

FSV Mainz 05 - FC Heidenheim Head to Head

05/05	FC Heidenheim	-	FSV Mainz 05
16/12	FSV Mainz 05	0 - 1	FC Heidenheim

Bundesliga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Bayer Leverkusen	28	24	4	0	69	19	50	76
2	Bayern Munich	28	19	3	6	80	36	44	60
3	VfB Stuttgart	28	19	3	6	64	34	30	60
4	RB Leipzig	28	16	5	7	64	33	31	53
5	Borussia Dortmund	28	15	8	5	55	33	22	53
6	Eintracht Frankfurt	28	10	12	6	43	36	7	42
7	FC Augsburg	28	9	9	10	45	46	-1	36
8	1899 Hoffenheim	28	10	6	12	48	53	-5	36
9	SC Freiburg	28	10	6	12	40	52	-12	36
10	FC Heidenheim	28	8	9	11	41	49	-8	33
11	Werder Bremen	28	8	7	13	36	44	-8	31
12	Union Berlin	28	8	5	15	25	43	-18	29
13	Borussia Monchengladbach	27	6	10	11	46	53	-7	28
14	VfL Wolfsburg	27	7	7	13	33	44	-11	28
15	Vfl Bochum	28	5	11	12	33	58	-25	26
16	FSV Mainz 05	28	4	11	13	26	46	-20	23
17	1.FC Köln	28	4	10	14	23	49	-26	22
18	SV Darmstadt 98	28	2	8	18	28	71	-43	14