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1. FSV Mainz 05

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TSG Hoffenheim

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Watch: Mainz 4-1 Hoffenheim - previous meeting

Mainz's last meeting with Hoffenheim in April saw them record a big win in their successful quest to avoid relegation.

Amiri meets former club

Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri developed at Hoffenheim and made 106 Bundesliga appearances for them between 2015 and 2019, scoring 11 goals.

Mainz don't mind meeting Hoffenheim

Mainz have won five of their last seven meetings with Hoffenheim. They have also scored more goals against their Matchday 12 opponents than any other side in the Bundesliga (56 in 30 encounters).

Good omen for Ilzer

Last weekend's thrilling win in Christian Ilzer's first match in charge of Hoffenheim was the first time the club have won despite three times falling behind in 555 Bundesliga matches.

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Watch: Hoffenheim 4-3 RB Leipzig - highlights

Christian Ilzer's rollercoaster debut in charge at Hoffenheim saw his new side triumph over title contenders RB Leipzig in a seven-goal thriller.

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Watch: Holstein Kiel 0-3 Mainz - highlights

Mainz climbed to eighth with a comfortable win in Kiel, making it nine away league matches without loss dating back to an 8-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on 9 March 2024.

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Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 12 fixture between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and TSG Hoffenheim.

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