Mainz vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Tips
Mainz and RB Leipzig face at OPEL ARENA, in a match of the 1st round of the Bundesliga. The history of direct clashes played at this stadium indicates a balance between these two teams, as there was 1 draw and 2 wins for each team in the last 5 matches. However, in the last match at this stadium, in a match for the Bundesliga, on 23‑01‑2021, Mainz 05 won by (3‑2). The goals of the match were scored by M. Niakhate (35′ and 24′ ) and L. Barreiro (50′ ), for Mainz, and by T. Adams (15′ ) and M. Halstenberg (30′ ), for RB Leipzig. In this match, the home factor may have a decisive role, as RB Leipzig has shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.
Mainz 05 Analysis
The home team debuts in this edition after having finished the last season in 12th place. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 22 conceded, against 7 wins , 4 draws and 4 defeats at home, with 20 goals scored and 20 conceded. In their last match, for DFB Pokal, they beat Elversberg in an away match (7‑8), in a shoot-out through penalties. In the last 10 home matches Mainz has a record of 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 6 times but managed to turn the score around in 3.
Mainz comes motivated for this match after having overtaken, in penalties, Elversberg, counting for DFB Pokal. One of the main qualities of the home team is the way they manage to regain possession of the ball, and the pressure exerted is extremely effective. The Mainz team usually works in a 5-3-2 tactical system, favoring a slower playing style. In this drawing, the two players responsible for causing panic in the opposing defense are Ádám Szalai and Jonathan Burkardt. Coach Bo Svensson will be without defensive midfielder Anton Stach as he is serving a suspension.
Leipzig Analysis
This will be the first game in this edition of the visiting team’s competition, which ended the previous edition in 2nd position. Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in their stadium. The team comes to this match after an away win against Sandhausen, by (0‑4). In the last 10 away matches RB Leipzig has won 6 and lost 4. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.
Leipzig comes motivated for this match after an away triumph, by 0-4, in a trip to Sandhausen stadium, for DFB Pokal: Haidara, Nkunku and Szoboszlai scored the goals of this beautiful victory. The visiting team usually works in a 4-3-3 tactical system, where the three most advanced players are Christopher Nkunku, André Silva and Emil Forsberg. One of the great qualities of the visiting team is the way they manage to come out on top in set pieces, especially in the offensive. It should be noted that, usually, when they invest in the offensive process, they do it through the right aisle, taking advantage of the depth offered by Frenchman Nordi Mukiele. Coach Jesse Marsch will not be able to count on Benjamin Henrichs and Marcelo Saracchi as they are currently being handed over to the medical department.
Mainz – RB Leipzig FREE TIPS
RB Leipzig – Win @ 1.45
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
