1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 Prediction, 9/11/2021 Bundesliga Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 9/7/2021

Game: 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021

Location: PreZero Arena in Sinsheim, Germany

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: 1899 Hoffenheim (-111) FSV Mainz 05 (+290)

Ihlas Bebou and 1899 Hoffenheim (1-1-1, 9th in Bundesliga) host FSV Mainz 05 (2-0-1, 7th in Bundesliga) at PreZero Arena on Saturday. The starting goaltenders are Oliver Baumann for 1899 Hoffenheim and Robin Zentner for FSV Mainz 05. FSV Mainz 05 are at at +290 while the Kraichgauer are at -111. The O/U has been set at 2.5.

1899 Hoffenheim played Borussia Dortmund in their last match and took a loss by a score of 3-2. 1899 Hoffenheim attempted 16 dribbles in this matchup and completed 9 of the dribbles for a rate of 56.3%. In sharing the ball, they finished with a 89.0% rate by completing 306 out of their 344 passing targets last match.

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Concerning shot accuracy, 1899 Hoffenheim walked away from the pitch at a 50.0% clip by putting 5 shots on target of 10 total shots. 1899 Hoffenheim is averaging 2.67 goals per 90 min (8 total goals) and have accounted for 8 assists in all matches for the year.

Ihlas Bebou is a player who should be able to impact this match for 1899 Hoffenheim. He has accounted for 25 assists while earning 21 yellow cards so far in his pro soccer career. Bebou has been a starter in 128 matchups during his career and accounts for 0.26 G/90. The forward from Togo has 35 goals in 12,347 professional minutes played.

Another player who should impact this match is Andrej Kramaric, the forward hailing from Croatia. Kramaric has been on the field for 21,496 minutes in 233 starting assignments and has been handed 17 yellow card cautions. He has helped a teammate on a goal 51 times in his career while scoring 151 total goals. He currently averages 0.63 goals per 90 minutes for his career.

The guy protecting the net for 1899 Hoffenheim is Oliver Baumann. Baumann (133-103-127 record during his soccer career) has accumulated 90 clean sheets, which has earned him a 24.8% shutout percentage. The goalie born in Germany has faced 1,815 shots tried against him in 363 starting assignments. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.50 (544 goals surrendered) and he is the owner of a save % of 71.2. Baumann has played for 32,670 minutes and has 1,296 stops in his pro soccer career.

When they last played, FSV Mainz 05 walked away with a victory by a final of 3-0 against SpVgg Greuther Furth. They wrapped up this match by connecting on 281 of the 353 passing attempts earning a percentage of 79.6%. FSV Mainz 05 finished with a 27.3% successful dribble percentage by converting 3 out of the 11 dribbles they attempted. FSV Mainz 05 landed 9 shots on target out of their 18 shots attempted earning them a 50.0% rate when they last stepped onto the pitch. With 4 goals and 3 assists in all their matches, FSV Mainz 05 averages 1.33 goals and 1.00 assist per 90.

Adam Szalai should provide solid play for FSV Mainz 05. The forward who is from Hungary has totaled 14,353 minutes while he has scored 54 goals. He has collected 25 yellow card cautions in his career and has assisted on a goal 18 times. He is averaging 0.34 goals per 90 minutes and has been given a starting assignment in 145 matches during his career. You should also keep an eye on Kevin Stoger, the midfielder born in Austria. Stoger has earned himself a total of 45 yellow card warnings in 14,668 mins (162 starting assignments). His G/90 average so far in his career is 0.11. He has earned 18 goals during his career while helping on a goal 28 different times.

Robin Zentner will be looking after the net for FSV Mainz 05. Thus far in his career, Zentner has conceded 186 goals and has accounted for 407 stops in 128 starting assignments. He has allowed 1.46 goals per 90 and he has earned a record of 38-35-55. He has earned a save % of 69.8 and his clean sheet rate is 24.2%. Zentner has earned 31 clean sheets and has defended 582 shots attempted against him in 11,475 mins in his career.

Who will win tonight's Bundesliga game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take 1899 Hoffenheim (-111)

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