Hamburg vs Mainz: Preview and Predictions

Hamburger SV vs FSV Mainz 05
German Bundesliga
Date: Sunday, 7th April 2017
Kick-off at 14:30 UK/ 15:30 CET
Venue: Volksparkstadion, Hamburg.

The Sunday’s clash at Volksparkstadion will be highly entertaining as two relegation candidates with the same amount of points are facing each other off.

Both sides were beaten last weekend and both will be looking to bounce back as soon as possible – especially since the victory could vastly increase their survival chances.

Hamburger SV

After three-game losing streak, HSV are in the relegation play-off spot again. In the previous round, they were steamrolled by FC Augsburg 4-0.

Hamburger will rely on their home form this season as they earned 24 out of 33 points at Volksparkstadion. Also, their home form is relatively solid since they won 4 out of last 5 games on home turf.

FSV Mainz 05

The guests have also collected 33 points throughout the season but due to better goal difference, they are in the ‘safe’ 14th position. Alike their opposition, they were beaten in the previous round as Gladbach bested them 1-2 at Opel Arena.

The 05ers were able to bring points from Bundesliga visits only five times this season from 3 wins and 2 draws, while they were beaten 10 times, conceding 27 goals and scoring only 14.

Hamburger SV vs FSV Mainz 05: Head-to-head

Mainz are unbeaten in the last three confrontations with HSV. In December, HSV were beaten at Opel Arena with 3-1. In the last four outings in Hamburg, Mainz grabbed the full prize twice while the hosts also triumphed in two matches.

Hamburger SV vs FSV Mainz 05: Prediction

We can expect a very nervous match from both sides as the stakes are incredibly high for both teams. Both teams are capable of scoring and conceding goals so it’s possible we see a high-scoring second half after a cautious first half.