On Friday, October 25, Mainz will welcome Borussia Mönchengladbach for the 8th round of the Bundesliga. The match is set to begin at 20:30 CET. The Dailysports analytics team has prepared a preview and betting tips for this encounter.
Mainz
Mainz is a typical mid-table Bundesliga team, known for their unpredictability. Under Bo Henriksen’s guidance, they managed a remarkable escape from relegation last season and now aim to avoid another struggle for survival. After seven rounds, Mainz sits 12th in the Bundesliga standings with 8 points. In their previous match, the “Carnival Club” faced a 2-0 defeat against RB Leipzig. Prior to that, they recorded a solid 3-0 victory over St. Pauli, lost 2-0 to Heidenheim, and achieved a thrilling 3-2 win against Augsburg. While Mainz plays with flair in attack, their defensive performance has been lacking.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Fans continue to question how Borussia M’s head coach, Gerardo Seoane, has managed to retain his position. Last season, Gladbach was involved in a relegation battle for most of the year, with one of the worst defensive records in the Bundesliga. Unfortunately, this season has not seen a significant improvement for the “Foals.” In their first seven matches, Borussia M has suffered four defeats and secured three victories, placing them 11th in the standings with 9 points. In their last match, they achieved a dramatic 3-2 win over Heidenheim but had previously lost 2-1 to Augsburg and narrowly defeated Union Berlin 1-0.
Match Facts
Mainz has yet to win a home game this season, recording three losses and one draw. Borussia M has lost their last two away matches.
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Probable Lineups
Mainz: Zentner – Kohr, Jenz, Leitsch – Caci, Sano, Amiri, Mwene – Sieb, Lee – Burkardt
Gladbach: Nicolas – Lainer, Friedrich, Itakura, Scally – Reitz, Weigl – Honorat, Plea, Hack – Kleindienst
Head-to-Head
Last season, Borussia M and Mainz drew in both encounters – 1-1 and 2-2. Borussia M has not defeated Mainz since October 2020, going seven matches without a win.
Mainz vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Prediction
This matchup features two teams that excel in attack but struggle defensively. A high-scoring affair is anticipated, so betting on over 2.5 goals seems a solid choice.
