In 26 matches with Mainz 05, Hoffenheim have won nine, while Mainz have won eight. Nine games ended in draws. The 4:2 in 2014 in particular remains a memorable match in the history of these duels.
The last encounter
1. FSV Mainz 05 beat TSG Hoffenheim 4:1 and reduced the gap to VfL Bochum to one point. Hoffenheim took an early lead through Kaderabek (19), but Mainz turned the game around after the break. Burkardt (47) and Mwene (51) turned the game around, Gruda made it 3:1 (63) and Onisiwo scored the final goal to make it 4:1 (88). Mainz proved to be much more accurate after the break, increasing the pressure on VfL Bochum in the relegation battle.
