Mainz vs Sigma Olomouc Prediction & Tips
After four consecutive draws, Mainz snapped its streak with a 2-0 victory in a crucial relegation battle against Werder Bremen on Sunday in the Bundesliga. This result lifts the 05ers three points above the relegation zone and extends their excellent form, with just two losses in their last 16 matches across all competitions (W6, D8), all since Urs Fischer was named head coach in December. The team hopes to tip the scales even further in favor of victories in their bid to reach the quarterfinals of a major European competition for the first time, and their perfect home record in continental matches this season (W4) makes them favorites to achieve this.
With three consecutive away wins across all competitions, including a 2-1 victory in Lausanne in the previous round of the UEFA Conference League, Sigma Olomouc should approach this second leg with plenty of optimism. Their strong away form has contributed to a seven-game unbeaten streak across all competitions (W4, D3), though they nearly saw it end over the weekend, having to come back from a 0-2 deficit to secure a 2-2 draw with Karvina in the Chance Liga. They have been just as hard to beat in Europe, with Tomáš Janotka’s team losing only two of their last eight such matches (3W, 3D), and if they manage to tip the balance in favor of wins, they would qualify for the quarterfinals of a major European competition for the first time.
MAINZ TO WIN & OVER 1.5 GOALS @ 1.62
