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Fresh from their midweek European victories, Mainz and Freiburg return to Bundesliga action this Sunday, with the Mewa Arena playing host to an intriguing league encounter.
Mainz took a big step toward the Europa Conference semi-final after picking up a confident 2-0 victory over Ligue 1 side Strasbourg last Thursday night, and they will now be setting their sights on a remarkable sixth straight win across all competitions.
Freiburg, on the other hand, have got one foot in the Europa League semi-final after thumping Celta Vigo 3-0 at home. The Breisgau Brazilians have now won three of their last four games.
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Mainz 05 vs Freiburg key stats
- Mainz have won nine games across all competitions.
- Freiburg have only managed to claim two victories from nine games on the road.
- Freiburg have conceded a competition-leading 13 goals from corners this season.
- Mainz have seen goals in both halves in 12 of their last 14 Bundesliga games.
Mainz 05 vs Freiburg: European ambitions over league results
| Mainz | vs | Freiburg |
|---|---|---|
| 9th | Position | 8th |
| 33 | Points | 37 |
| 35 | Goals For | 41 |
| 43 | Goals Against | 47 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 12th | Home Rank | 7th |
| 7th | Away Rank | 12th |
Bundesliga still has representation in all three European cup competitions this season, and Mainz are proudly flying the flag for Germany in the Conference League.
Urs Fischer’s side defeated Strasbourg to inch closer to a historic continental semi-final, which is not bad going for a side that was rock-bottom of the Bundesliga just four months ago.
It was Fischer’s arrival that sparked a remarkable turnaround at the Mewa Arena, with the manager leading his side to a run of seven wins, six draws and just two defeats.
Die Nulfunfer currently find themselves ninth in the standings, with an eight-point cushion over the bottom three – a gap which should secure top-flight football for Mainz next season.
Fielding a weekend team could be an option for Fischer this Sunday, though that would risk losing their incredible wave of momentum, which has seen them win five straight games across all competitions.
Freiburg are facing a similar conundrum, with the club sitting one spot above Mainz and finding themselves well clear of any relegation danger.
Both clubs have little to play for when it comes to the Bundesliga, and both will have one eye on their European second legs which are coming up on Thursday.
Nevertheless, there is one bit of motivation for Freiburg this weekend, and it concerns their poor run of results away from home.
Julian Schuster’s side have lost six of their previous nine games on the road, all of which were to nil.
Picking up an away victory would undoubtedly provide a major boost for Freiburg, who face a big game away in Spain.
In terms of this weekend’s fixture, Freiburg can take confidence from the fact they are unbeaten away at the Mewa Arena in over five years.
Mainz 05 vs Freiburg form guide & betting tips
| Mainz | vs | Freiburg |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-W-D-D | Form | L-W-L-D-L |
| 11 | Points | 4 |
| 4th | Form Table | 13th |
| 9 | Goals For | 7 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 10 |
| W-W-W-D-D | Form (Bundesliga) | L-W-L-D-L |
Whispers predicts: Mainz 05 1-1 Freiburg
With little to play for in the Bundesliga, both teams are prioritising their European duties.
Six of the previous nine meetings have ended in draws, and we are backing that trend to continue at around the 11/5 mark.
Both teams to score could also be a smart play here, with the bookmakers offering odds of around 31/50.
If you fancy one of the teams to prevail, you could also add a layer of security by checking out the draw no bet market.
Mainz have won their last five matches across all competitions, yet they are still available at a decent price of 31/50 in that market.
> Match result - Draw at 11/5 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 31/50 | Likelihood: Probable
> Mainz draw no bet at 31/50 | Likelihood: Probable