Mainz vs Union Berlin Prediction & Match Preview

• Mainz have won just one game since the beginning of the season.
• Union Berlin go into this on the back of four wins and a draw in the previous five meetings with Mainz.
• Mainz scored just three goals in the previous nine Bundesliga matches.

Mainz host Union Berlin in a proper relegation six-pointer on Wednesday evening at MEWA ARENA. This is the postponed fixture from Gameweek No 18. It represents one of the last chances for Mainz to catch up with the rest of the league. The hosts sit second from bottom in the Bundesliga table. They are four points behind 1. FC Koln and six points shy of Union Berlin in the safe zone.

Mainz have only managed to pick up a single win so far in the season. They boast the league’s joint-worst attacking record. Mainz scored no more than 14 goals in 19 league fixtures this term. They have found goals very hard to come by of late. Jan Siewert’s troops notched only three goals in the previous nine Bundesliga outings. They fell 0-1 at home to Werder Bremen at the weekend.

After securing Champions League football last year, Union Berlin have gone though a nightmare Bundesliga campaign this time around. The mere fact they are fourth from bottom in the league table speaks volumes. Nevertheless, Union Berlin have risen in both form and confidence since making the managerial change in November. 

Recent Meetings

• Union Berlin will rely on recent tradition. They won four and drew one of the previous five meetings with Mainz.
• Mainz still own a positive home record in this matchup, though. They won four, drew one, and lost two of the last seven home outings against Union Berlin.
• We’ve witnessed the Over 2.5 goals FT & Both Teams To Score pick landing in four of the previous five head-to-head affairs between these rivals.

Mainz vs Union Berlin Prediction

Union Berlin have improved their defensive displays drastically since New Year. They shipped only three goals in four league outings this year. The run includes away matches against Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. The 0-2 defeat at RB Leipzig on Sunday did affect the team’s confidence but Union Berlin still have a lot to rely on going into this matchup.

They won four and drew one of the previous five H2H outings against Mainz. Also, Mainz have only won 1 of 19 league fixtures this term. We’ll take the away win or draw double chance pick at the 1.66 odds.

Both Mainz and Union Berlin have been struggling badly for goals throughout the season. Mainz notched only three goals in the last nine league affairs. Union Berlin scored just once in their last four Bundesliga matches. You can back the Under 2.5 goals FT pick at the same 1.66 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- February 5, 2024

Mainz vs Union Berlin Betting Tips

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.70 Odds

Union Berlin to win or draw

OK

	1.73 Odds
	1.62 Odds

Exact Score: Draw 1-1

OK

	6.00 Odds
	6.00 Odds