Heidenheim take on Mainz at the Voith-Arena in the German Bundesliga on Sunday, 16 February. Read our German football predictions for the contest below.
Contents
- 1 Heidenheim vs Mainz prediction: Low-scoring affair possible
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Mainz favoured in the markets
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Heidenheim have the better record
- 4 Heidenheim preview: Fohrenbach and Dorsch are out
- 5 Mainz preview: Caci returns from a ban
- 6 Player to watch – Jonathan Burkardt
Heidenheim vs Mainz prediction: Low-scoring affair possible
Key Stats
- Five of Mainz’s last six Bundesliga fixtures have featured under 2.5 goals.
- Each of the last three meetings between Heidenheim and Mainz have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Nine players were carded when Heidenheim and Mainz last met in September.
- Heidenheim have failed to win 15 of their last 16 fixtures in the Bundesliga.
Correct score prediction: Heidenheim 1-1 Mainz
Heidenheim (two goals in four games) and Mainz (three goals in five matches) have both been short on goals in recent fixtures, so a low-scoring draw could be the outcome to consider in the correct score markets on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Mainz favoured in the markets
- HOME: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Heidenheim won 2-1 at FC Copenhagen in the Conference League in midweek and fatigue might be an issue for the 27/10 underdogs on Sunday following their midweek efforts.
Mainz drew 0-0 with Augsburg in their last outing and the 21/20 favourites are still in a decent position in 7th spot in the Bundesliga standings. View more of our latest football predictions and analysis on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Heidenheim have the better record
Heidenheim beat Mainz 2-0 in the clubs’ last encounter to extend their unbeaten run in this fixture to three games.
Germany Bundesliga I 28/09/24
Mainz
Heidenheim
Germany Bundesliga I 05/05/24
Heidenheim
Mainz
Germany Bundesliga I 16/12/23
Mainz
Heidenheim
Heidenheim preview: Fohrenbach and Dorsch are out
Heidenheim will be without the services of Jonas Fohrenbach and Niklas Dorsch on Sunday. Heidenheim came from behind to beat FC Copenhagen in an exciting Conference League clash in Denmark in midweek, though they are still embroiled in a relegation battle domestically.
Predicted lineup: Muller (GK), Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Busch, Kerber, Schoppner, Beck, Kratzig, Honsak, Zivzivadze
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
W
Union Berlin
0
Heidenheim
3
Germany Bundesliga I 02/05/25
D
Bochum
0
Heidenheim
0
Germany Bundesliga I 25/04/25
W
VfB Stuttgart
0
Heidenheim
1
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
L
Bayern Munich
4
Heidenheim
0
Germany Bundesliga I 13/04/25
L
Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Heidenheim
0
Mainz preview: Caci returns from a ban
Tom Krauss, Niklas Tauer and Stefan Bell could be out for Mainz though Anthony Caci is available again following the completion of his suspension. Mainz drew 0-0 with Augsburg in their last fixture and dropped down to 7th place shortly after.
Predicted lineup: Zentner (GK), Da Costa, Jenz, Kohr, Widmer, Sano, Amin, Mwene, Nebel, Jae-Sung, Burkardt
Germany Bundesliga I 10/05/25
W
Bochum
1
Mainz
4
Germany Bundesliga I 04/05/25
D
Eintracht Frankfurt
1
Mainz
1
Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25
L
Bayern Munich
3
Mainz
0
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
D
Wolfsburg
2
Mainz
2
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25
L
TSG Hoffenheim
2
Mainz
0
Player to watch – Jonathan Burkardt
Goals could be at a premium on Sunday but Mainz talisman Jonathan Burkardt is as likely as anyone to break the deadlock at the Voith-Arena.
Burkardt is a potential match winner
Burkardt came off the bench in the 67th minute of Mainz’s 0-0 draw with Augsburg last weekend and had two attempts at goal in that stalemate. The 24-year-old, who has already scored 12 times in the Bundesliga this term, should be an even bigger threat from the start on Sunday.