Heidenheim vs Mainz tips and predictions

Tight encounter expected in Bundesliga

On 37 Bundesliga points, tenth placed Heidenheim host 16th placed Mainz. The visitors will be looking to close the gap. Will they be adding to their 28 points?

A high quality exhibition of the home side's quality should cause plenty of problems during this match-up. When these sides get underway they're likely to provide action.

This looks destined to be an eagerly contested match-up. Having studied the odds available this home squad is backed to be celebrating at full-time. It feels like a game to just sit back and enjoy.

Heidenheim have been determined in the build up to this match. The hosts have notched up 2 wins in their last 4 matches while the travelling side has tasted defeat in 4 of their recent 6 matches on the road.

The hosts are putting together some decent passages of play and they are a force to be reckoned with when they gel. Heidenheim have scored at least once in 17 of their recent 19 matches.

Away from home Mainz have conceded an average of 2.8 goals in their last 5 matches. Further, there could be some evidence that their total goals expectation is taking a dip. Goal scoring chances are proving elusive for the visitors. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 11 away matches.

Playing devil's advocate they may end up with parity. It's felt that both sides can get in on the act as they can both be effective in possession. This preview is only interested in value though and the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the best bet from that market.