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Key Highlights

RB Leipzig’s Recent Bad Run of Results

Marco Rose and his men have suffered big losses in recent matches. They lost 2-1 at Dortmund in the Bundesliga before being hammered by Man City 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium. This followed this horrible disaster with a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to VfL Bochum. They will be looking to turn their form around starting with the home match against Mainz 05 on Saturday. The run of results has seen them leapfrogged by SC Freiburg and pushed to 5th on the table, one point behind Freiburg in fourth. The focus for Marco Rose will be to return to winning form and retain their consistency in the run-in to bolster their chances of finishing inside the top for in the Bundesliga.

Mainz 05’s Unbeaten Run

Mainz are unbeaten in 6 Bundesliga matches. They have won four and drawn twice in this run. Bo Svensson and his charges will look to maintain their good run of form when they travel to the Red bull Arena to face RB Leipzig on Saturday.  The focus will be on maintaining their compact approach and fluidity in attack. The balance between defense and offense has been good for Mainz, which has allowed them to go on a fantastic unbeaten run in the Bundesliga.

Injury Report

RB Leipzig

Marco Rose’s bid to help his side to climb back into the top four will be hindered by the injury-enforced absence of some of his key players. Goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi is still out with a cruciate ligament rupture, with the 32-year-old having missed 24 matches for Leipzig. Center-back Abdou Diallo is also missing with a knee problem. The 26-year-old defender has been sidelined for 12 matches this season. Attacker Christopher Nkunku has been hampered by injuries recently and his absence has affected the flow and potency of RB Leipzig’s attack. The 25-year-old Frenchman is nursing a torn muscle fiber and is a doubt for the visit of Mainz on Saturday. Marco Rose will also be without central midfielder Xaver Schlager (syndesmotic ligament tear) and goalkeeper Timo Schlieck (meniscal injury).

Mainz 05

Bo Svensson will be without three players in his selection for Saturday's trip to the Red Bull Arena. Center-forward Jonathan Burkardt will continue recovering from knee surgery and is thus unlikely to be available for selection in the trip to RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old has been sidelined for 11 matches this season. Another center-forward, Marlon Mustapha, is also likely to be unavailable for the Leipzig match with an illness. The 21-year-old has missed 4 matches since February 23, 2023. Right winger Brajan Gruda is also a doubt for the trip to the Red Bull Arena, with the 18-year-old facing an unknown injury since March 4, 2023. [banner][/banner]     

Possible Lineups

RB Leipzig

J. Blaswich; M. Halstenberg, J. Gvardiol, W. Orban, M. Simakan; K. Laimer, K. Kampl; T. Werner, D. Szoboszlai; Y. Poulsen, A. Silva

Mainz 05

R. Zentner; A. Hanche-Olsen, S. Bell, E. Fernandes; D. da Costa, L. Barreiro, A. Stach, A. Caci; M. Invartsen, J. Lee; L. Ajorque

Prediction

RB Leipzig will look to end the bad run of results in recent matches; they will seek to dominate the ball and be proactive in the match. Mainz will be pragmatic in their approach with a medium-low press and transition attacks after winning the ball.  RB Leipzig will win the match and take all three points. Make sure to be on RB Leipzig vs Mainz 05 with 22Bet!" ["post_title"]=> string(65) "RB Leipzig vs Mainz 05 Prediction: Bundesliga Match on 01.04.2023" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(42) "rb-leipzig-vs-mainz-05-prediction-01-04-23" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2023-03-27 13:52:30" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2023-03-27 10:52:30" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(32) "https://news.22bet.com/?p=240516" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "post" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } }
Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Prediction: Bundesliga Match on 02.04.2023

Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Prediction: Bundesliga Match on 02.04.2023

Alex Dudley Alex Dudley
  • Betting Tip
    Hoffenheim to Win
  • Odds
    2.89
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Hoffenheim returns to Bundesliga action following the international break on Sunday, as they bid to record a second straight win to ease their relegation worries. Werder Bremen will have the home advantage, as they look to end a three-game winless run.

     

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The pressure will be on Hoffenheim throughout the second half of the season, as they look to ease their relegation worries. The German side currently sits 15th in the standings, and are just a single point above the automatic places in the Bundesliga standings. They come into this fixture after losing four of their last five, but they picked up a much-needed win before the international break against Hertha Berlin.

That was a vital win for the club, as they had gone 14 league matches without a victory before that success. However, their record on the road remains extremely concerning, as they have gone seven without success on their travels. Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo has also failed to record an away league win in each of his 17 matches in the Bundesliga across spells with Hoffenheim and Stuttgart. 

Werder Bremen comes into this fixture sitting eleventh in the standings, but they could move up to tenth with a victory on Sunday. They will likely need to get back on track to ensure that they don’t get dragged back into the scrap at the bottom of the standings. Werder comes into this game after going three without a win. 

It is an important game for the hosts, as they have collected just four points from the past 18 available, meaning that only Hoffenheim has collected fewer over the same period.

Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Head to Head 

Hoffenheim’s record against Werder could be an interesting angle this weekend, as they have lost just twice in the previous 12 meetings. Over that period, they have picked up five wins and five draws. However, the reverse fixture this term did end in a 2-1 success for Werder Bremen. 

Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Prediction 

Both of these sides are out of form coming into this weekend, which makes for a compelling fixture in prospect. We will take a chance on Hoffenheim recording the win, as they have a fine historical record against Werder Bremen.

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