1. FC Heidenheim 1846 vs 1. FSV Mainz 05

1. FC Heidenheim 1846 host 1. FSV Mainz 05 at their home ground in a Bundesliga encounter. In a crucial fixture near the foot of the table, both teams will be desperate for the points to aid their survival hopes.

1. FC Heidenheim 1846 come into this fixture in solid form with three wins from their last five. The hosts will be confident of maintaining their strong form at their home ground. Meanwhile, 1. FSV Mainz 05 have enduring a difficult spell with three defeats from their last five in recent outings. The visitors will need to improve their recent performances to get anything from this fixture.

In the current standings, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 sit in 18th place with 14 points, while 1. FSV Mainz 05 occupy in 14th place on 23 points. The visitors arrive as the higher-placed side and will be looking to strengthen their position in the table. 1. FSV Mainz 05's defensive record of 39 goals conceded is notably stronger.

The contrasting fortunes of these two teams suggests the hosts should have the upper hand. In the battle to avoid relegation, this could prove to be a decisive result for both teams. Both teams will be determined to claim the points in this Bundesliga encounter.