Bundesliga: Union Berlin vs Mainz 05 – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 1 match between Union Berlin and Mainz 05 and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Union Berlin, having secured a top-four finish last season, eagerly kick off their new Bundesliga campaign at Alte Foersterei. Hoping to replicate their success, they are set to face Mainz 05 this Sunday, aiming to secure an early victory.

Union Berlin clinched the fourth spot with 62 points in the previous season, while their opponents, Mainz 05, settled at ninth place with 46 points.

Form: Union Berlin vs Mainz 05

Union Berlin Form

In their recent three competitive matches, Union Berlin suffered a 4-2 loss to Hoffenheim, secured a 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen, and triumphed 4-0 against FCA Walldorf. Impressively, Union Berlin clinched four wins in their last six Bundesliga games at the Alte Foersterei, recording two draws and no losses. They netted 11 goals and conceded three during this run.

Mainz 05 Form

In their recent three competitive matches, Mainz 05 suffered a 1-4 defeat against VfB Stuttgart, played to a 2-2 draw with B. Dortmund, and secured a 1-0 win against Elversberg. Notably, Mainz 05 have only managed one victory in their last six Bundesliga away games. During this period, they also recorded three draws and two losses, scoring ten goals and conceding seven.

Betting stats for Union Berlin and Mainz 05

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the most recent games that Union Berlin and Mainz 05 played across all competitions.

Players to watch: Union Berlin vs Mainz 05

Sheraldo Becker is currently in good form for Union Berlin, having netted three goals in his last six Bundesliga matches. With this impressive record, he appears to be a promising option to consider in the goal-scorers market.

Betting markets: Union Berlin vs Mainz 05

Full-time result

Union Berlin have maintained an impressive record against Mainz 05 with no losses in their last four encounters. Furthermore, Union Berlin’s remarkable home form continues, as they are now unbeaten in 23 consecutive matches at Alte Foersterei. In their recent 10 home games, Union Berlin secured seven wins, two draws, and suffered one defeat. On the other hand, Mainz 05 clinched five victories in their last 10 away matches, alongside three draws and two losses. Notably, Mainz 05’s defense has conceded a goal in their last eight consecutive matches.

Both teams to score

Union Berlin have consistently found the net in their last four home encounters with Mainz 05. Additionally, Union Berlin took the lead in six of their last ten home games. Mainz 05, on the other hand, scored the opening goal in five of their last ten away matches. Notably, Mainz 05 secured three victories without allowing any goals in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Union Berlin performed an average of 2.1 goals a game in their previous ten matches in which over 2.5 goals came out seven times. Over 2.5 goals happened in nine of the last ten games for Mainz 05, who managed to hit the net 3.5 times on average in these games. Mainz 05 conceded a goal in their last eight matches.

Betting prediction: Union Berlin vs Mainz 05

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Union Berlin and Mainz 05 seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Bundesliga match.

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