Heidenheim vs Mainz Prediction & Betting Tips (5 May)

FC Heidenheim passed their Bundesliga exam with flying colors for the first season in their history in the elite. Never really worried in the race to maintain throughout this exercise, this team even has the opportunity to offer itself a European place since it is in 10th place in the ranking with only 3 lengths behind the 7th qualifying place for the Conference League play-offs. Beaten only once in the last 6 days, the promoted side were able to take a point against Bochum 1-1 before losing against a RB Leipzig in full swing 1-2. But last weekend, they relaunched immediately by winning at the ground of the red lantern, Darmstadt 0-1. For its part, Mainz finds itself with its back against the wall at the end of the season to try to keep its place in the Bundesliga.

Stuck in the red zone for many months, this team is at least practically already assured of being able to defend its chances in the play-offs since it is 5 points ahead of Cologne, 17th. But there is no doubt that FSV wants to make up for the 2 points behind it on the first two non-relegation places. Undefeated for 6 days, Ludovic Ajorque's partners were able to win against Darmstadt 4-0 and Hoffenheim 4-1 before sharing the points with Friborg 1-1 and Cologne 1-1.

On the Heidenheim side, potentially starting defenders Busch and Maloney will still not be restored, nor will midfielder Beck and substitute Sessa. On the other hand, right back Traoré will be back after being suspended last weekend. All authors of a very good season, center forward Kleindienst (11 goals, 3 assists), the precious Dinkçi (8 goals, 3 assists) and the excellent Beste (7 goals, 10 assists) should be able to start.

But last week, it was the Austrian Dovedan (3 goals) who allowed his team to win at the very end of the match.