Mainz vs. Hoffenheim (Sunday, 2.30pm)
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In a match that could affect the race for top-flight survival and European football, Mainz 05 will host Hoffenheim at Mewa Arena on Sunday in their 12th Bundesliga game of the season.
Karnevalsverein are in eighth place with 16 points and beat Holstein Kiel 3-0 on November 24, while the visitors are sixth last in 13th place with 12 points and defeated RB Leipzig 4-3 on November 23.
We say: Mainz 05 1-1 Hoffenheim
Mainz could start slowly given they may not be familiar with Hoffenheim's style of play under Ilzer, but it is difficult to overlook the visitors' poor record on the road.
While the hosts might not win on Sunday, Hoffenheim proved on Thursday that they are still vulnerable defensively, and it would not be surprising if the spoils were shared at Mewa Arena.
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Heidenheim vs. Frankfurt (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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In their 12th Bundesliga game of the season, strugglers Heidenheim will hope to beat title hopefuls Eintracht Frankfurt when they welcome them to Voith-Arena on Sunday.
The home team are third last in 16th place with just 10 points and were comprehensively beaten 5-2 by champions Bayer Leverkusen on November 23, whereas the Eagles narrowly triumphed 1-0 against Werder Bremen on the same date and are in second place with 23 points from 11 matches.
We say: Heidenheim 0-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
It is difficult to see how Heidenheim can threaten the away team given their poor form and their injuries in the forward line.
Additionally, Eintracht Frankfurt have been excellent in the past weeks, and it would not be surprising if they scored multiple goals on Sunday.
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Ben Knapton
