2020-21 German Bundesliga – Hertha vs Mainz Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Hertha vs Mainz kick off? Tuesday 15th December, 2020 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Hertha vs Mainz being played? Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin
Where can I get tickets for Hertha vs Mainz? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Hertha vs Mainz on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Hertha vs Mainz in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
HERTHA
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Schwolow; Pekarik, Boyata, Alderete, Mittelstadt; Darida, Stark, Guendouzi, Cunha; Lukebakio, Piatek
UNAVAILABLE: Cordoba (Injured), Ascacibar (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Lowen (Injured)
MAINZ
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Zentner; St. Juste, Hack, Niakhate; Brosinski, Barreiro, Fernandes, Martin; Boetius, Quaison; Onisiwo
UNAVAILABLE: Mwene (Injured), Oztunali (Injured), Szalai (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Latza (Injured), St. Juste (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Mainz have a good recent record against Hertha having won five of the last seven encounters between the two clubs. However, they have lost five of their last six away Bundesliga matches, and are second from bottom in the table following back-to-back defeats against teams around them. They face an improving Hertha side who have lost just one of their last six games, including respectable draws away to Bayer Leverkusen and most recently Borussia Monchengladbach, and who welcome back top scorer Matheus Cunha following his suspension at the weekend. Putting current form ahead of recent meetings, Hertha should come out on top this time.
