Hertha Berlin vs Mainz 05: Preview and Prediction

Hertha Berlin vs Mainz 05
German Bundesliga
Date: Sunday 27th November, 2016
Kick-off: 16:30 UK
Venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin.

Hertha and Mainz will close the 12th matchday in Bundesliga on Sunday afternoon at Olympiastadion in Berlin. Hertha are yet to drop points on home ground this season, which certainly gives them the role of favorites ahead of the clash with Mainz, who have lost back-to-back away games at Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig conceding three goals in each of the matches.

The Hungarian manager Pal Dradai can be very happy with how his team looks like this season. Hertha are challenging the top part of the table positions in spite of the fact that most experts saw them battling for avoiding the relegation places in Bundesliga. The attacking line with Vedad Ibisevic (who scored six goals this season), Salomon Kalou and Julian Schieber looks amazing.

Mainz have been playing some high scoring matches recently which could be a solid basis for the BTTS or Over 2.55 goals picks for this game. The manager Martin Schmidt is also enjoying the fine attack with Yunus Malli (just like Ibisevic scored six goals this season in Bundesliga), Pablo De Blasis and Stefan Bell. However, the defensive line has been quite vulnerable, especially recently since the team conceded at least two goals in each of the last four games in all competitions.

Hertha Berlin vs Mainz 05: Head-to-Head Stats

Mainz 05 could not take more than three victories in 24 games against Hertha BSC The team from the capital, however, have clinched ten wins which is yet another parameter that goes in their favor ahead of the final match of the round. However, the last three head to head encounters offered the total of four goals, with the option of one or none teams scoring. The last match played in May this year ended goalless.

Hertha Berlin vs Mainz 05: Prediction

The Berliners are a strong bunch while playing in front of their home fans. Coupling this with Mainz’s poor form on the road, we can go with the home win in this match, which certainly represents the value bet at 1/1 odds. Alternatively, you can go with Vedad Ibisevic to score anytime at 5/4!