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Werder Bremen will look to extend their unbeaten run to six games when they travel to MEWA Arena to face Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Mainz 05 have made a solid start to the season, picking up three wins already, and are just four points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
Bremen, on the other hand, are one point behind Mainz, but are without a win in their last two matches in the Bundesliga.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Mainz 05 vs Werder Bremen key stats
- Werder Bremen are undefeated in their last five Bundesliga matches.
- Five of Mainz's last six games have produced Over 2.5 goals.
- Bremen have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight matches.
- Four of the last five fixtures between the two sides have produced more than 10 corners.
Mainz 05 vs Werder Bremen preview: Third draw in a row for the visitors?
Mainz 05 vs Werder Bremen — Tale of the Tape
| Mainz 05 | vs | Werder Bremen |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 8th |
| 10 | Points | 9 |
| 14 | Goals For | 12 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 12 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 17th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 13th (A) |
Mainz 05 have made a strong start to the season and sit fifth in the table with 10 points, having already picked up three wins.
Urs Fischer's side have been entertaining to watch and have scored 14 goals so far, but they have also conceded 10, the most of any team in the top five.
Their home form has been disappointing, as they are yet to win at the MEWA Arena and have already suffered two defeats.
The last time the two sides met, Mainz 05 secured a 2-0 victory over Bremen away from home.
However, Bremen boast an impressive record at this venue, remaining unbeaten in their last five visits and picking up three wins in the process.
Daniel Thioune's side lost their opening match of the season 4-1 against Freiburg but have responded strongly, going unbeaten in their last five matches.
Despite this encouraging run, Bremen have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five matches and have also conceded the opening goal in each of them.
Their away form also needs improvement, as they are yet to register a win on the road, managing just two draws so far.
Mainz 05 vs Werder Bremen form guide & betting tips
| Mainz 05 | vs | Werder Bremen |
|---|---|---|
WLWLW |
Form | WDWDD |
| 9 | Points | 9 |
| 5th | Form Table | 6th |
| 14 | Goals For | 11 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 8 |
WLWLW |
Form (All Comps) | WDWDD |
Whispers predicts: Mainz 05 2-2 Werder Bremen
Mainz 05 have a terrible record at home so far, while Bremen have been poor away from home. A draw priced at 3/1 would be a good result for both teams.
Bremen's last two matches have ended in a 2-2 draws, and a correct scoreline of 2-2 can be backed at 12/1.
Eight of Bremen's last nine matches have produced more than two goals. Thus, Over 2.5 goals at 7/12 is a high possibility.
Bremen have been losing the first half in four of their last five matches. Mainz 05 are priced to win the opening half at 13/10.
Four of the last five fixtures between the two sides have produced more than 10 corners. Therefore, Over 10.5 corners at 11/8 represents a tempting offer.
> HT winner: Mainz at 13/10 | Likelihood: Medium
> Over 2.5 goals at 7/12 | Likelihood: High
> BTTS – Yes at 6/11 | Likelihood: High
> Correct score 2-2 at 12/1 | Likelihood: Medium
> Over 10.5 corners at 11/8 | Likelihood: High