Mainz – Stuttgart : Preview & Prediction
In the framework of the 30th day of the Bundesliga Mainz hosts Stuttgart. For the home team, things are getting a little more difficult for the race for the top 6 and to cause its record on the road and its recent results. Mainz are currently in 10th place with 6 points behind Hoffenheim in 6th. They will be able to approach the next games with relaxation insofar as the maintenance is assured. After a victory against Arminia Bielefeld (4-0), this team drew at Borussia Mönchengladbach (1-1). Since then, Mainz has been unable to cope and has just lost two consecutive matches against Augsburg (2-1) and FC Cologne (3-2) on the last day.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, are likely to face a turbulent end to the season and will need to be solid to avoid rejection. The Swabians are currently in 15th place but are only one point clear of the drop zone. Before the break, the Stuttgart players remained undefeated for 3 games with a victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach (3-2), a draw against Union Berlin (1-1) as well as an important victory in the match of fear against Augsburg (3-2). Since then, things have been more complicated with a draw against Arminia (1-1) and a defeat against Dortmund (0-2) last weekend.
In the first leg, Stuttgart won 2-1 and both teams scored.
Mainz’s last 3 games have seen both teams score.
Stuttgart’s last 5 away games have seen both teams score.
Stuttgart have the 3rd worst defence in the Bundesliga with 53 goals conceded in 29 games.
ainz have the 4th best home record with 9 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.
For Mainz, this game is not of the greatest importance but to believe in the top 6 they will need to pick up points. For Stuttgart, all games are of utmost importance and each point won will be crucial for the end of the season. Indeed, Stuttgart are only one unit ahead of the relegation zone, so the danger is permanent. As a result, we could see a very competitive match and spaces that could open up. That’s why we’re going for both teams to score, given their last few games.
Mainz – Stuttgart : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds:2.25
