Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Mainz 05 who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Mainz 05 come to Borussia-Park for the Bundesliga match this coming Sunday, Borussia Moenchengladbach will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Form: Borussia Moenchengladbach vs Mainz 05
Borussia Moenchengladbach Form
Borussia Moenchengladbach only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 3-3 against FC Koln, followed by another draw. This time 2-2 against FC Heidenheim, before going down in a 1-0 defeat against RB Leipzig. Borussia Moenchengladbach won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Bundesliga, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeats, while they scored ten and conceded six goals.
Mainz 05 Form
Mainz 05 have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 2-0 win against Strasbourg. Unable to follow that up, they went down 0-1 against Freiburg, before suffering another loss in a 4-0 match against Strasbourg. Mainz 05 won half their previous six away matches in the Bundesliga, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored eight goals whilst conceding nine.
Betting facts for Borussia Moenchengladbach and Mainz 05
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Mainz 05. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 5 of the last 7 Borussia Moenchengladbach matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Borussia Moenchengladbach matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Borussia Moenchengladbach matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Borussia Moenchengladbach matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Borussia Moenchengladbach home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Mainz 05 have won the last 4 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Mainz 05 have won the last 4 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Mainz 05 matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Mainz 05 have won the last 3 matches in a row in the Bundesliga while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Mainz 05 away matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Borussia Moenchengladbach vs Mainz 05
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Franck Honorat, who is performing well for Borussia Moenchengladbach. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Bundesliga outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Mainz 05.The visitors will be looking to Paul Nebel to find the net once again, after managing three Bundesliga goals for Mainz 05 in recent matches.
Betting markets: Borussia Moenchengladbach vs Mainz 05
Full-time result
Borussia Moenchengladbach won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Borussia-Park. They drew three and lost three as well, while Mainz 05 won three of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost three. Mainz 05 have not lost to Borussia Moenchengladbach in 5 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Borussia Moenchengladbach scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Mainz 05 scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Borussia Moenchengladbach managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Mainz 05 have scored in 6 consecutive meetings with Borussia Moenchengladbach when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Borussia Moenchengladbach’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Mainz 05’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches.
