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Strasbourg will aim to overturn a two-goal deficit when they welcome Mainz to the Stade de la Meinau in the second leg of their Conference League quarter-final.
The French side lost 2-0 in the first leg, and will feel like underdogs in terms of potential progression to the semi-final.
It will be interesting to see how Mainz approach this game with their two-goal advantage, with the winners facing either Rayo Vallecano or AEK Athens in the next round.
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 Conference League predictions!
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Strasbourg vs. Mainz key stats
- Strasbourg's loss to Mainz ended a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions (W5, D5).
- Mainz's 1-0 defeat at home to Freiburg last time out ended a five-match winning streak across all competitions.
- Mainz are unbeaten in the previous two H2Hs (W1, D1).
Strasbourg vs. Mainz preview: Visitors to go through?
| Strasbourg | vs | Mainz |
|---|---|---|
| 8th (Ligue 1) | Position | 9th (Bundesliga) |
| 43 | Points | 33 |
| 46 | Goals For | 35 |
| 34 | Goals Against | 44 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 7th | Home Rank | 13th |
| 9th | Away Rank | 8th |
Strasbourg are still on course for what could be a great season, where they could win two pieces of silverware.
The hosts are still in the Coupe de France, and of course can still progress in the Conference League.
However, they must overturn a two-goal deficit to go through, although on home soil, there is still a chance.
Strasbourg have never beaten Mainz in two previous attempts though, so all signs point to the Germans reaching the semi-final instead.
Mainz are in midtable in the Bundesliga, with no danger of going down but also little chance of finishing in the European spots.
Thus, they can put all their eggs in the Conference League basket, and will believe they can go on to win it.
With a two-goal advantage, the visitors should feel confident of progressing into the semi-final.
However, Strasbourg's strong form before their defeat in the first leg means it will not be easy.
Strasbourg vs. Mainz form guide & betting tips
| Strasbourg | vs | Mainz |
|---|---|---|
| D-D-W-W-L | Form | W-W-W-W-L |
| 7 | Goals For | 8 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 3 |
| W-D-L | Conference League form | D-W-W |
Whispers predicts: Strasbourg 2-1 Mainz
Strasbourg are favourites to win, and Strasbourg to win at 96/100 is our first bet considering their strong form prior to their defeat to Mainz.
BTTS - Yes at 5/6 is our next pick, as we believe Mainz will also find the net given their also strong form.
In terms of a more ambitious bet, Correct score - 2-1 at 8/1 could be worth a punt, as while we believe Strasbourg will win, we are backing Mainz to go through on aggregate.
> BTTS - Yes at 5/6 | Likelihood: Probable
> Strasbourg to win at 96/100 | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct score - 2-1 at 8/1 | Likelihood: Outsider