Union Berlin vs Mainz Prediction, Tips & Prediction

Union Berlin vs Mainz
German Bundesliga
Date: Friday, October 2, 2024
Starts at 19pm UK / 30pm CET
Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

The 05ers made a mess at the start of the season and have already taken their place at the bottom of the table. They lost their first two games and, it seems, are in line to continue their run of disappointment for some time.

They struggled even at the end of the previous campaign, and this dismal run wasn't really unexpected.

The Ironmen would count on this and try to put three valuable points on the board. After all, they are in better shape and also have a good h2h record against this opponent.

They probably expect Union Berlin to be the best team on the field.

Union Berlin vs Mainz: Head to Head (h2h)

• Both teams have scored goals in every match since 2003.
• The last match took place three months ago, and the spoils were shared with a score of 1-1.
• The last victory for Urs Fischer's men was 17 years ago.
• Not once have the hosts kept a goalless game at this stadium in the last two decades.

Union Berlin vs Mainz: Prediction

The Iron Ones drew 1-1 away from home in the last round, against Borussia Monchengladbach. The fact that they did it, against one of the best teams in the league, is really a confidence booster.

Meanwhile, Jan-Moritz Lichte's men lost 1-4 at home to Stuttgart last week. With the defeat, the team has already extended its 100% defeat record in the competition by another game, having conceded three or more goals in the two games so far.

They have also lost five of their previous six meetings overall, and their only win all season was against a lower division team.

On the other hand, their peers have lost just three times at home this year and, more importantly, the Iron Ones are unbeaten in h2h clashes in the last 17 years.

They have also performed much better than the 05ers in recent months. As such, expect Union Berlin to win at least one of the halves this weekend.

However, please understand that every h2h match since 2003 has seen goals from both teams, and not once have the hosts kept a clean sheet at this venue in any 21-a-side head-to-head.^St. century.

Furthermore, Lichte's men would do their best to avoid a third consecutive defeat in the championship. You probably expect Mainz to find the end of the net at least once.

Union Berlin vs Mainz: Betting Tips

• Union Berlin wins by half @ 1,75 (3/4)

• Both teams will score at 1,70 (7/10).

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