In the picturesque Volksparkstadion, Hamburg SV will welcome Mainz for their Bundesliga clash scheduled for 12:30 PM (Argentina Time). Both teams will be eager to redeem themselves from their previous matches, with Mainz coming off a disappointing loss and Hamburg looking to build on their recent draw.
Team Form: Hamburg SV and Mainz
Hamburg SV aims to turn around their fortunes after a goalless draw against Union Berlin, which leaves them with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the current season, scoring 8 goals while conceding 6.
On the other hand, Mainz arrives at this fixture following a 0-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. In their last few outings, they have secured 1 victory, shared the spoils once, and suffered 2 defeats, netting 5 goals and allowing 6 to pass their defense.
Historical Context
Historically, the recent encounters between these two sides have favored Mainz slightly, with 2 wins to their name and 3 draws in their last handful of meetings. Their latest matchup in this tournament occurred on March 3, 2018, where they battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Standings Overview
Currently, Hamburg SV finds themselves in 15th place with a total of 5 points (1 Win – 2 Draws – 2 Losses), while Mainz is positioned 16th, collecting 4 points from their games (1 Win – 1 Draw – 3 Losses).
Match Official
Referee Robert Hartmann will officiate this exciting encounter.
Future Fixtures
Following this match, Hamburg SV will face RB Leipzig on October 18, while Mainz will square off against Bayer Leverkusen on the same day.