Dusseldorf vs Mainz Prediction & Tips
Düsseldorf welcome FSV Mainz Lugeo to both teams having good performances on the previous day of the Bundesliga. The local team surprised Bayern Munich and got a 3-3 draw as visitors, while the visitors lost 2-1 in a very close game against the leader of the classification, Dortmund.
The local team seems to be giving a turn to their season and already accumulates two league games without losing (G1, E1) after losing six consecutive. In fact, the goal of the draw in the final minutes against Bayern last season made Düsseldorf already accumulated seven goals in its last two Bundesliga games – that’s more than what it had scored in its previous 10 matches (six) in total).
However, Düsseldorf continues to have defensive problems as it has only been able to leave its unbeaten goal twice during the season and in total it has received 28 goals against, double that its rival of this match, Mainz (14).
As far as the Bundesliga matches are concerned, Mainz have yet to lose to Düsseldorf (G1, E1), although the visitors have the second worst attack in the Bundesliga with only 11 goals scored. However, after a run of five league matches without being able to score (E2, P3), Mainz has now scored in each of their last four games (G2, P2).
Maintaining that streak will be key. In the two away games in which Mainz has scored has achieved a positive result (G1, E1) and the other three ended in defeat.
Players to watch: Dodi Lukebakio scored the three goals for Düsseldorf last weekend and registered five goals in total in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored two goals in the last three Mainz games.
Statistics to consider: There have been over 2.5 goals in nine of Düsseldorf’s 12 Bundesliga games.
Three of the last four Mainz games in the Bundesliga ended with a score of 2-1 (one win, two losses).
Six of the eight goals that Mainz has received, and 10 of the 11 that have marked Düsseldorf at home, have arrived in the second half.
Dusseldorf – Mainz FREE TIPS
Dusseldorf – Win @ 2.70
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
