Hamburger SV - Mainz 05 predictions

Hamburger SV have a big mountain to climb. The task ahead is difficult but not impossible but with 2.77 slapped on home win in this match, this one is for the risk-takers.

Mainz 05 have their work cut out for them this Sunday. Most bookmakers online see them as the stronger team, made evident by the 2.48 betting odds for an away win. That’s a fairly slim advantage, though.

It’s fair to say Hamburger SV demonstrated their character in the last Bundesliga clash. They held it level at the break and after the full 90 minutes against a tough rival and managed to record an important draw (Union Berlin).

Unlike in this match, Mainz 05 had the support of their home fans in the previous matchup. Unfortunately, they were still the clear underdogs compared to Borussia Dortmund and predictably lost the game 0:2 after spending most of the runtime playing from behind.

Hamburger SV’s last two away games were marked by a low number of goals – one or less, to be exact. We’ll see if this trend continues for their away games.

Mainz aren’t feeling too confident after recording 3 home defeats in a row and neither are top bookmakers online.

Sitting 13th in the league standings, Hamburger SV are 4 points behind a Europa League qualification spot. The standings will be prone to change, though, considering the season is still in its early stages.

With no players out due to injury or suspension, both teams will have their full lineups ready for a thrilling showdown.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet combines the best of both worlds: it’s a fairly safe bet with a high probability of success, but it also offers decent betting value. You can place it on the 1xbet priced at 1 odds.