In a clash between two struggling teams, 1. FSV Mainz 05 host Hamburger SV in a must-win Bundesliga match, with both sides seeking a crucial three points to escape the relegation zone. Mainz, under new coach Jan-Moritz Lichte, have shown encouraging signs in recent weeks with a draw against Borussia Dortmund. Hamburger SV, meanwhile, aim to capitalize on Mainz's fragile form, led by star midfielder Jean-Manuel Mbom.