Mainz 05 will look to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches and pick up crucial points in their battle for survival when they host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Sunday at the MEWA Arena.
Die Nullfunfer sit 13th in the table with 27 points from 26 games, holding a six-point cushion above the relegation zone, and will aim to maintain their impressive home form under Urs Fischer.
Die Adler, meanwhile, occupy seventh place with 38 points, seven points adrift of sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen, and will be eager to close the gap as they chase a European spot.
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Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt key stats
- Mainz 05 are undefeated in their last six matches.
- Eintracht Frankfurt are undefeated in their last three games.
- Five of Mainz 05’s last six matches have produced under 4.5 cards.
Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Draw on the cards
| Mainz 05 | vs | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| 13th | Position | 7th |
| 27 | Points | 38 |
| 31 | Goals For | 49 |
| 41 | Goals Against | 49 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 7 |
| 16th | Home Rank | 8th |
| 9th | Away Rank | 7st |
Survival was the primary objective when Mainz appointed Fischer back in December, and it is fair to say they have made steady progress under his leadership.
A 2-0 victory over Werder Bremen provided a timely boost in confidence ahead of their Conference League tie against Sigma Olomouc, and they went on to dispatch the Czech side to secure a historic place in the quarter-finals.
Mainz have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 matches against Frankfurt.
With attention now turning back to domestic matters, Die Nullfunfer will be aiming to build on that momentum and claim another positive result at the MEWA Arena, where they remain unbeaten across all competitions in 2026.
The hosts will be without defenders Stefan Bell (knee), Maxim Dal (knee) and Andreas Hanche-Olsen (muscular), while goalkeeper Robin Zentner (groin) and right wing-back Anthony Caci (tendon) are also sidelined.
Benedict Hollerbach (Achilles) and Silas (broken leg) are out for the rest of the season, while midfielder Nadiem Amiri will sit out due to a heel injury.
Frankfurt, like Mainz, were forced into a managerial change, with Albert Riera replacing Dino Toppmoller in late January following a topsy-turvy and inconsistent campaign.
The former Liverpool winger has steadied the ship, and aside from a narrow 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, Frankfurt have performed solidly under his guidance in a short span of time.
Seven of the last eight meetings between the two sides have produced fewer than 11 corners.
They head into this fixture on the back of a three-match unbeaten run, winning two of them. More importantly, Riera has instilled defensive solidity, with Frankfurt keeping three consecutive clean sheets for the first time this season.
Kaua Santos (knee) and right-back Rasmus Kristensen (ankle) are confirmed absentees, while Robin Koch is suspended after seeing red against Heidenheim.
Mainz 05 vs Eintracht Frankfurt form guide & betting tips
| Mainz 05 | vs | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| L-D-D-D-W | League Form | W-L-W-D-W |
| 6 | Points | 10 |
| 10th | Form Table | 5th |
| 6 | Goals For | 8 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 3 |
| D-D-D-W-W | Form (all comps) | W-L-W-D-W |
Whispers Predicts: Mainz 05 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Frankfurt have managed just three wins on the road this season, and despite their recent improvement, it is difficult to see them claiming all three points here.
With the MEWA Arena turning into something of a fortress for Mainz, a draw at 3.4 could be an attractive option.
Mainz have scored first in five of their last six matches and are backed to repeat that trend at 1.8 this weekend.
Although both sides have kept clean sheets in their previous three games, they have also shown attacking intent, making BTTS – Yes at 1.62 a solid value pick.
> Match result: Draw at 3.4 | Likelihood: Probable
> Mainz to score first at 1.8 | Likelihood: Outsider
> BTTS - Yes at 1.62 | Likelihood: Possible
> Total goals: Under 2.5 at 2.15 | Likelihood: Possible