Wolfsburg – Mainz, Picks and Tips
Wolfsburg is in very poor form. Florian Kohfeldt's side have four defeats in their last five Bundesliga games. The last defeat was a severe 1-6 loss to Borussia Dortmund. One of the most drastic this season. With this latest defeat, the Wolves reached 16 defeats this season. Wolfsburg are in 13th place after 30 games played, 6 points behind the play-off place occupied by Stuttgart. Kohfeldt's side are not nervous, but they can't help thinking about the quicksand either. Wolfsburg have a valuable, above-average squad in the Bundesliga, but the Wolves have been more than a little inconsistent this season. And well below expectations. Only 10 wins for Kohfeldt's side this season and 34 goals scored. The defence is also at a low level, with 54 goals conceded. The Wolves haven't played well in front of their own fans either. In their 15 games played, Wolfsburg have 6 wins and 7 losses. Plus two draws. And the home record is also negative. That's right, -1 only, with 18 goals scored and 19 conceded. The form in the last 5 games at the Volkswagen Arena is not the best either. Three wins and two defeats in the last games for Wolfsburg. The last game was a resounding 4-0 win over Bielefeld. The match against Mainz won't be easy, but the Wolves have the strength to get at least a point. Can the hosts get a positive result in the Wolfsburg - Mainz duel?
Mainz is in a much quieter situation. Svensson's team is mid-table. Right in the top half. And with a chance, at least in theory, of finishing in 6th place, the last place that leads to the European cups. Mainz has performed well this season, far above expectations at times. But the current form is not good at all. The guests of this match have only one win in their last 5 Bundesliga matches. 4-0 against Bielefeld more than a month ago. In total, Mainz has 11 wins this season. That's two less than the number of defeats, 13. In their last four games, Mainz have collected just two points. They were the 1-1 away draw with Gladbach and in the last game, the goalless draw at home to Stuttgart. The last two defeats came away to Augsburg, 1-2, and Koln, 2-3. Mainz has also been oscillating this season, alternating between good and not so good matches. But in terms of potential, Mainz can match a top 6 team, for example. Defence has been the strength of Svensson's side. Mainz has conceded 36 goals this season. And in this respect they are better than higher ranked teams. And in their home games, Svensson's side have conceded only 8 goals! As far as away games are concerned, Mainz are at the opposite end of the spectrum. The team is in second last position in this chapter, with only 8 points accumulated. Two wins and two draws are the results of the 15 games played. Plus 11 defeats. The record is clearly negative, with 15 goals scored and 28 conceded! The match at Wolfsburg is going to be difficult. Even despite the poor form the Wolves are going through. But we think Mainz has the strength to leave the Volkswagen Arena with a point or even points. Will we see a win for the guests in the Wolfsburg - Mainz clash?
Our recommendation tip for Wolfsburg – Mainz: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE @ 1.65