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Mainz vs Union Berlin Match Preview and Prediction
Mainz vs Union Berlin: In a true relegation six-point match on Friday night, Mainz hosts Union Berlin, with just three points separating the two teams close to the red zone.
Eight games ago, Mainz had not scored three goals or more in any of them. In the previous two rounds, Union Berlin maintained two straight clean sheets.
On Friday night, Mainz will take on Union Berlin, their immediate relegation rivals, at home in an attempt to record their second victory of the year. Located on the edge of the danger zone, the two teams are seated directly next to one another in the league standings.
So far this season, no team has claimed fewer victories than Mainz. Nevertheless, eight draws keep Jan Siewert’s team from falling further than third. Three of the last four Bundesliga games saw Mainz draw, and new coach Siewert is happy with the team’s evident defensive improvements.
In none of Mainz’s previous eight games, three or more goals were scored. We have all the ingredients for a low-scoring match in Matchday 18’s first encounter, as Union Berlin hasn’t exactly been scoring goals for pleasure this season.
Union Berlin has recently tightened defensive measures as well. They won four points by maintaining consecutive clean sheets against 1. FC Koln and Freiburg.
Mainz vs Union Berlin: Betting Analysis
In the rematch that took place in the German capital in August of last year, Union Berlin crushed Mainz 4-1.
However, in their last seven home games against Union Berlin, Mainz has only suffered two losses, one tie, and four victories.
Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals FT were the winning picks in four of the last five head-to-head matches between these rivals.
Who will win the match between Mainz and Union Berlin?
At this point, this game has the makings of a six-pointer for relegation. Since both teams have recently performed far better defensively than offensively, we will go with the Under 2.5 goals selection as our primary betting option at odds of 1.72.
Union Berlin has gained strength and confidence since Nenad Bjelica took leadership. At odds of 1.61, you can wager on the visitors to win and avoid a loss.
We believe that Mainz will score and hold their lead; therefore, Union Berlin will need to put a lot of pressure on them to break their defense.
Mainz vs Union Berlin: Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
What are the top odds for this match?
If you check the most recent betting odds for this match on the full-time result market, you will see that a win for Mainz is available for 2.25, a bet on a draw is 3.42, and a bet on Union Berlin to be the winning team will net you 3.48. Right now, those are the greatest bets that are available to you.
