Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05 Predictions, Tips and Odds

Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05 Bundesliga Fixture Preview and Prediction

Mark your calendars for October 6th, 2023, as Borussia M'gladbach will host Mainz 05 in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter at 18:30. This article provides a detailed preview, prediction, and useful data to fuel your betting decisions for this upcoming match.

Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05 Predictions

Given Borussia M'gladbach's recent form, they've been struggling with a string of defeats against strong opponents like Bayern München and RB Leipzig. Their performance at home has been considerably uninspiring recently. However, their opponents, Mainz 05, haven't fared much better. The Mainz squad has had a rough ride in their recent fixtures with defeats against Augsburg and a significant 4-0 thrashing from Werder Bremen.

• Borussia M'gladbach's recent wins: 0
• Mainz 05's recent wins: 0
• Borussia M'gladbach's Bundesliga position: 9th
• Mainz 05's Bundesliga position: 8th

Head-to-head Comparison

The head-to-head record favours neither team, with both teams showing an equal amount of success in recent matches. The last five encounters between Borussia M'gladbach and Mainz 05 ended mostly in draws, showing a strong competition between the two.

Odds

Market	Odds	Stats
Borussia M'gladbach	9	30%
Mainz 05	8	27%
Over 0.5	28	93%
Over 1.5	21	70%
Over 2.5	14	47%
Over 3.5	9	30%
Over 4.5	3	10%
BTTS	15	50%

Full Time Odds

The following table displays the odds from various bookmakers for full-time results:

[Odds Full Time Table]

Predictions and Tips

Given the current form of both teams and their head-to-head record, it seems highly likely that the game will see over 2.5 goals, with the league average being 84%. The league average for BTTS (both teams to score) is 50%, and there's a strong possibility that this may be the case in this fixture, considering their past encounters. The average number of goals per match in the league stands at 3.17%.

Past H2H Results & Fixtures

Here's a look at the past head-to-head results and fixtures between Borussia M'gladbach and Mainz 05:

- 2023-02-24 19:30 Mainz 05 (1) vs Borussia M'gladbach (0)

- 2022-09-04 15:30 Borussia M'gladbach (1) vs Mainz 05 (1)

- 2022-04-03 15:30 Borussia M'gladbach (1) vs Mainz 05 (1)

- 2021-11-05 19:30 Mainz 05 (1) vs Borussia M'gladbach (1)

- 2021-02-20 14:30 Borussia M'gladbach (1) vs Mainz 05 (2)

Verdict

Considering the recent form and head-to-head stats, this should be a well-contested match. Both teams will be desperate to turn their fortune around and climb up the Bundesliga ladder. Given their poor defensive record and the trend of both teams scoring in their encounters, going for "BTTS - Yes" and "Over 2.5 goals" could be a wise betting choice. However, predicting the winner of this match is quite a gamble due to their similar forms. Therefore, a draw seems a likely result.