{"id":1448704,"date":"2026-05-13T10:44:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1448704"},"modified":"2026-05-13T10:44:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:44:01","slug":"match-preview-heidenheim-vs-mainz-16-05-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-heidenheim-vs-mainz-16-05-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Heidenheim vs Mainz: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Heidenheim<\/a> and Mainz<\/a> meet at Voith-Arena in a clash where both sides have something to prove after an up-and-down Bundesliga<\/a> season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visitors have developed a competitive edge in recent meetings, but Heidenheim will be desperate to turn around their home form. Kick-off is at 2:30pm (UK time) on Saturday 16 May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on recent head-to-head trends and season-long stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in siding with Mainz to win, given their better defensive record and attacking efficiency away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mainz to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n12\/5 @ Betfred<\/a>
(28.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMainz have scored in every head-to-head since 2023 and boast a much tighter defence (53 conceded vs 70 for Heidenheim). Their top scorer, Nadiem Amiri, adds a creative spark that Heidenheim struggle to match.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/5 @ Betfair<\/a>
(38.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFour of the last five meetings between these sides finished with two goals or fewer. Both teams’ xG for the season (Heidenheim 12.91, Mainz 12.21) suggests a cagey game is likely.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Heidenheim have slumped to 17th in the table, collecting just 26 points from 33 matches and leaking goals at an alarming rate. Mainz, in contrast, sit comfortably mid-table with 37 points and a much-improved defensive record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Mainz<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Heidenheim<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n-29<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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