Hertha Berlin vs Mainz 05 Prediction: A difficult match is to be expected but a win for the away looks like a safe bet.

In round 24 of the German Bundesliga on Saturday, Hertha Berlin plays Mainz 05 at the Olympiastadion Berlin. With seven straight victories over the hosts, Die Nullfünfer will try to continue their impressive streak.

Last Sunday's 4-1 thrashing by Bayer Leverkusen resulted in Hertha Berlin suffering yet another Bundesliga away loss. The host team has lost its past seven away league games. Hertha Berlin is one point above the relegation zone in the Bundesliga standings with 20 points from 23 games, presently at position 14.

Mainz 05 kept up their bid for admission to Europe by defeating Hoffenheim 1-0 in their most recent match. The away team has won four straight games. Currently sitting in seventh place in the Bundesliga standings with 35 points after 23 games, Mainz is four points outside of the Conference League qualifying slot.

A win will bring Mainz back in contention for Conference League qualification and that is what would likely happen after the match ends.

Hertha appeared to be getting out of the relegation zone when they won two of their first three games last month, but the loss to Leverkusen has brought them back into the fray.

Hertha Berlin may find themselves at the bottom of the rankings by the conclusion of the weekend given that the lowest five clubs in the Bundesliga table are separated by only one point and the bottom four teams are tied on 19 points.

The home team recorded four straight draws in September and October, but they haven't managed a single draw in their last 14 league games, keeping them in the relegation zone.

Mainz 05 is just four points off of the European spots after accumulating 17 points out of a possible 24 since the winter break. A run of five victories, two draws, and two losses has kept them within striking distance of the top six.

The away team has won four straight matches after suffering a close 2-1 loss at Union Berlin after hammering Bochum 5-1. As a consequence, Mainz has moved up to seventh place in the standings from 12th.

Hertha Berlin has a difficult game against Mainz's team that has won its past four games and is now on fire. We expect Mainz to win considering the form of Mainz and the pressure piling on Hertha Berlin.

In seven of Hertha Berlin's last ten home games, they have scored two goals or more, while 11 of Hertha Berlin's last 20 games have seen them let up two or more goals.  In five of their previous ten road games, Mainz has given up two goals or more. Hence expect over 1.5 goals from the away team. Below are some bets to consider

• W1 for 2.482 (1xbet);
• W1 and over 1.84 (Coinplay);
• Over 2.5 for bet365 (bet365)