Bundesliga - Mainz 05 under pressure to win against Heidenheim
Relegation-threatened FSV Mainz 05 are under great pressure to succeed in their Bundesliga match against 1. FC Heidenheim. Interim coach Jan Siewert's team go into Saturday's game (3.30pm/Sky) five points behind the promoted side in second-to-last place in the table.
The Rheinhessen side have picked up just four points in their six home appearances to date and have recently failed to score twice. They drew 1-0 against SC Freiburg and 0-0 at 1. FC Köln. Mainz will be without captain Silvan Widmer, who is ill, and regular goalkeeper Robin Zentner, who is injured.
Bundesliga table Information about the match on bundesliga.de FSV Mainz 05 squad
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- FSV Mainz 05, currently second last in the Bundesliga table, face 1. FC Heidenheim seeking a crucial win to alleviate the pressure to succeed in Germany's top-tier soccer league.
- Despite the pressure to perform, Mainz's interim coach Jan Siewert and his team trail Heidenheim by five points, a gap they hope to close in their upcoming fixture on Sky at 3:30pm.
- With the promoted side enjoying a slight advantage, Mainz's lackluster home performance in recent games is a significant concern. They've only managed four points from six home appearances, drawing against SC Freiburg and 1. FC Köln.
- The losing streak at home continues for FSV Mainz 05 as they draw yet another blank, with regular goalkeeper Robin Zentner injured and captain Silvan Widmer missing due to illness.
- Despite the adversity, FSV Mainz 05 will look towards their Rhineland-Palatinate roots for inspiration to turn their fortunes around against 1. FC Heidenheim. Their victory could potentially sway the course of their Bundesliga campaign.
- As Bundesliga fans tune in to Sky to watch 1. FC Heidenheim take on FSV Mainz 05, they'll be privy to a high-stakes match with considerable consequences for the under-performing team from Mainz.
Source: www.stern.de
