Mainz vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
10th-placed Mainz (10-10-14) travel to Voith-Arena in Heidenheim to face 17th-placed 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 (6-8-20) on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 come into this in strong form (WDWLW) while Mainz are in poor form (LWLDL).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 9:30 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 2:30 pm BST |
| Venue | Voith-Arena, Heidenheim |
| Competition | Bundesliga |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — WDWLW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-1 | FC Cologne |
| D | 3-3 | Bayern Munich |
| W | 2-0 | St. Pauli |
| L | 2-1 | SC Freiburg |
| W | 3-1 | 1. FC Union Berlin |
Mainz — LWLDL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 3-1 | 1. FC Union Berlin |
| W | 2-1 | St. Pauli |
| L | 4-3 | Bayern Munich |
| D | 1-1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| L | 4-0 | Strasbourg |
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 3-1 win over FC Cologne. That is a strong sequence of results that will give them confidence heading into this one.
Mainz have picked up 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 3-1 defeat to 1. FC Union Berlin. They have been struggling to pick up points and will need a significant improvement in this one.
On the balance of recent form, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 hold a clear advantage. They have been picking up results at a much higher rate and will feel that momentum is firmly on their side heading into this matchup.
Key Players
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Budu Zivzivadze | 4 |
| Saves | Frank Feller | 5 |
Mainz
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Kacper Potulski | 3 |
| Saves | Daniel Batz | 5 |
Bundesliga Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -4 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -16 | 43 |
| 10 | Mainz | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | -9 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -14 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -11 | 38 |
| ... | |||||||
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -23 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | -24 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -31 | 26 |
| 18 | St. Pauli | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -31 | 26 |
Mainz are the higher-ranked side here, sitting 7 places above 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. They'll be expected to take all three points despite playing away.
Season Stats Comparison
| 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | Stat | Mainz |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | fouls Committed | 12 |
| 1 | yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | offsides | 1 |
| 6 | won Corners | 3 |
| 5 | saves | 5 |
| 53.4 | possession Pct | 46.6 |
| 15 | total Shots | 15 |
| 5 | Shots on Target | 9 |
| 0.3 | shot Pct | 0.6 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Goals | 0 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Shots | 0 |
| 345 | accurate Passes | 302 |
| 428 | total Passes | 389 |
| 0.8 | pass Pct | 0.8 |
| 7 | accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 29 | total Crosses | 9 |
| 0.2 | cross Pct | 0.3 |
| 43 | total Long Balls | 68 |
| 20 | accurate Long Balls | 38 |
| 0.5 | longball Pct | 0.6 |
| 4 | blocked Shots | 2 |
| 13 | effective Tackles | 14 |
| 20 | total Tackles | 19 |
| 0.7 | tackle Pct | 0.7 |
| 9 | interceptions | 11 |
| 26 | effective Clearance | 31 |
| 26 | total Clearance | 31 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 (ML) | -105 |
| Mainz (ML) | 215 |
| Spread | HDH -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 as the slight favorite at -105, with Mainz the underdog at 215. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Mainz vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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