Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between Mainz 05 and Wolfsburg who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Wolfsburg go up against Mainz 05 this coming Saturday for a Bundesliga meeting at MEWA Arena.
Mainz 05 approach round 30 as number 5 in the Bundesliga table with 46 points on their account so far. With 29 rounds behind them, Wolfsburg have amassed 38 points, placing them as number 12 in the standings.
Form: Mainz 05 vs Wolfsburg
Mainz 05 Form
In their last three matches, Mainz 05 lost 3-1 against Borussia Dortmund, drew 1-1 with Holstein Kiel, before losing to Hoffenheim by 2-0. Mainz 05 won three of their previous six matches at MEWA Arena in the Bundesliga. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring nine goals to three against.
Wolfsburg Form
Wolfsburg endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-1 by FC Heidenheim, before Union Berlin ran out 1-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against RB Leipzig, who came out 2-3 winners. In their last six away matches in the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying eight goals conceded and seven scored.
Betting facts for Mainz 05 and Wolfsburg
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Mainz 05 and Wolfsburg. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 14 of the last 16 Mainz 05 home matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Mainz 05 home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Mainz 05 home matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Mainz 05 home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Mainz 05 matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Wolfsburg matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Wolfsburg matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 Wolfsburg away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Wolfsburg have lost 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Wolfsburg have lost 3 of the last 4 away matches and the sum of goals was under 1.5
In-form players: Mainz 05 vs Wolfsburg
Look no further than Nadiem Amiri, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, while Patrick Wimmer managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Wolfsburg in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Betting markets: Mainz 05 vs Wolfsburg
Full-time result
Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at MEWA Arena, Mainz 05 won seven and drew three. Wolfsburg won four of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew one and lost five. Mainz 05 are on a fine streak of 10 matches without defeat at home. Wolfsburg lost their last 4 matches.
Both teams to score
Mainz 05 scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Wolfsburg scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Mainz 05 probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Saturday, as Wolfsburg managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Mainz 05 and Wolfsburg.
Total goals
Mainz 05 saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Wolfsburg’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches. Mainz 05 conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches. Wolfsburg conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.