Hamburger SV vs Mainz — prediction and preview

Hamburger SV host Mainz in the Bundesliga on 6 September. Hamburger SV have won six Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League, while Mainz have no honours listed.

Hamburger SV have one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three matches, scoring four goals and conceding three. Mainz are in stronger form, with two wins and a draw in their last three, scoring 11 goals and conceding none. In 26 head-to-head meetings, Hamburger SV have nine wins to Mainz's eight, with nine draws. Hamburger SV's squad has a market value of EUR 109.15 million, compared to Mainz's EUR 175.2 million. Hamburger SV are managed by Merlin Polzin, and Mainz by Urs Fischer. Hamburger SV are without W. Omari due to personal reasons and A. Rossing-Lelesiit with an ankle injury, while M. Muheim is doubtful with a muscle injury. Mainz are missing D. Kohr (foot injury), E. Martel (knee injury), P. Nebel (muscle injury), and Silas (broken shinbone), with B. Hollerbach doubtful due to lacking match fitness.

Hamburger SV v Mainz — key numbers
MetricHamburger SVMainz
Recent form1W 1D 1L2W 1D 0L
Squad market valueEUR 109.15mEUR 175.2m
Previous meetings (26, 9 draws)9 wins8 wins

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