Bundesliga: VfB Stuttgart vs Mainz 05 – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 2 match between VfB Stuttgart and Mainz 05 and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

A round 2 match awaits at MHPArena between VfB Stuttgart and Mainz 05 this coming Saturday. Still reeling from coming so close to Bundesliga glory last season, the hosts hope to continue their bid to go one better this term with a win in front of their home supporters.

VfB Stuttgart will be hopeful of getting on the board after an unlucky opening game to the new Bundesliga campaign which left them empty-handed.

Form: VfB Stuttgart vs Mainz 05

VfB Stuttgart Form

VfB Stuttgart delivered a bit of everything as their last three matches resulted in a win, a loss and a draw. An encounter with Bayer Leverkusen brought a 2-2 draw, which was followed by a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Freiburg. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail, as they beat Preussen Muenster by 0-5. VfB Stuttgart put four wins on the board in their previous six Bundesliga matches at the MHPArena. They drew twice while losing none, scored 16 goals while conceding five.

Mainz 05 Form

Mainz 05 are unbeaten in their previous three matches, winning 1-3 against Wolfsburg, before recording a 1-1 draw with Wehen Wiesbaden. Another draw followed then, this time 1-1 against Union Berlin. Mainz 05 managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Bundesliga. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring 13 time and letting in seven.

Betting facts for VfB Stuttgart and Mainz 05

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between VfB Stuttgart and Mainz 05. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: VfB Stuttgart vs Mainz 05

Deniz Undav is the most prolific Bundesliga marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Mainz 05 look to Jonathan Burkardt, hoping he can add to his current total of three Bundesliga goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at MHPArena, VfB Stuttgart won eight and drew two. Mainz 05 won three of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew three and lost four. VfB Stuttgart are on a fantastic streak of no less than 12 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Mainz 05 are on a great streak of 10 matches without losing. VfB Stuttgart have beaten Mainz 05 in 3 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

VfB Stuttgart scored the first goal of the match an impressive ten times in the last ten home games. Mainz 05 scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Mainz 05 managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Both teams scored in the last 4 consecutive meetings between VfB Stuttgart and Mainz 05.

Total goals

VfB Stuttgart saw over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 3.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Mainz 05, who managed to hit the net 3.8 times on average in these games. VfB Stuttgart are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 17 matches. Mainz 05 scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.

Recommended tip: VfB Stuttgart vs Mainz 05

In conclusion, the upcoming game between VfB Stuttgart 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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