Mainz vs Wolfsburg Prediction & Tips
After falling in the game that broke Stuttgart’s drought on the final matchday, Mainz are beginning to sink into another winless streak (E2, P1). Although they are still close to the top six, their first appearance in a UEFA competition since 2016/17 could just be a fleeting dream if their numbers do not improve, as they only accumulate three victories starting a 2021 Bundesliga match. / 22 as favorites (E2, P2).
Considering that their three consecutive league games without a win were all against teams below them in the Bundesliga standings at the end of the previous round, their next matches against Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich could see them come out of the top half afterwards. finishing Matchday 13 in the top nine for the first time since 2013/14.
After four consecutive league losses and a change of coach, new strategist Florian Kohfeldt appeared to have restored Wolfsburg’s ambitions for success on both the national and continental levels. But three winless games, including conceding the first goal in 15 minutes in consecutive away games, will be cause for concern, even if the visitor has one of the best records in the league (W1, E2, P3) by conceding the first goal this season.
Kohfeldt’s two previous meetings against Mainz at the Bundesliga level – when he was Werder Bremen coach – resulted in 1-0 victories for the visiting team that day, so he will no doubt be content to repeat that score in this clash. . That said, and considering that Wolfsburg have scored at least twice in four of their six away games so far (G3, E1 doing so), you might as well expect good results in this clash.
Players to watch: Jonathan Burkardt has scored goals before half-time in two of his last three Bundesliga home games, while Wout Weghorst is looking to become the first player to record Wolfsburg’s first goal in three consecutive league games during the 2021-22 season.
Highlight: The last 12 meetings between these two teams at Mainz’s home have ended with less than 2.5 goals in total.
Mainz – Wolfsburg FREE TIPS
Wolfsburg – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
