FSV Mainz 05 - Borussia Monchengladbach

Regular Season - 24
Kickoff: 2024-03-02 13:30

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FSV Mainz 05 - Borussia Monchengladbach Predictions

Prediction: FSV Mainz 05 or draw
Best odds: 1.30

As the Bundesliga season heats up, FSV Mainz 05 prepares to host Borussia Monchengladbach at the MEWA ARENA on a crisp Saturday afternoon. With predictions favoring a win or draw for the struggling Mainz side, the question on everyone's lips is whether they can defy the odds and secure crucial points to escape the relegation zone.

Key Players

Mainz's hopes are pinned on their midfield maestro, Aymen Barkok, whose vision and creativity have been vital this season. Despite Mainz's precarious position, Barkok's rating of 6.57 and his ability to unlock defenses with 5 key passes make him an essential asset.

Upfront, Jonathan Michael Burkardt has been a glimmer of hope with a rating of 6.63. His tireless running and knack for being in the right place at the right time have resulted in important goals that could prove vital in their fight for survival.

Another key figure in attack is Ludovic Ajorque, whose imposing presence and goal-scoring ability, with 2 goals to his name, will be crucial for Mainz in this encounter.

For the visitors, Nathan Ngoumou Minpole has been a revelation in midfield, contributing 2 goals and an assist. His rating of 6.62 reflects his all-around contributions to the team's dynamics.

Defensively, Joseph Michael Scally has stood out for Monchengladbach, with a rating of 6.65. His defensive prowess and occasional forays forward have made him an asset on both ends of the pitch.

Leading the attack, Tomáš Čvančara has been a constant threat with his sharpshooting abilities, racking up 4 goals and an assist, making him the one to watch in the upcoming fixture.

Recent Form

Mainz's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a record of WLDLL in their last five games. They've struggled to find consistency, which has left them languishing at 17th in the league standings. Their home record doesn't inspire much confidence either, with only 2 wins out of 11 games.

Monchengladbach isn't faring much better, with a recent form of LDLDL. Sitting at 14th in the table, they have managed to stay afloat but need to start turning draws and losses into wins if they want to avoid being sucked into the relegation battle.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides provides some context for the upcoming match. Their most recent encounter on October 6, 2023, ended in a 2-2 stalemate. Mainz had the upper hand in the previous match, with a resounding 4-0 victory on February 24, 2023. Going further back to September 4, 2022, Mainz secured a narrow 1-0 win away from home.

Prediction

Taking into account the recent form, head-to-head history, and key player performances, the prediction leans towards a double chance for FSV Mainz 05 or a draw. However, with Mainz's strong performance in recent head-to-head matchups and the home crowd behind them, they might just edge it.

The prediction model gives Mainz a 60.2% chance of securing points at home, with a 45% chance for a draw and a 10% chance for a Monchengladbach win. With Mainz's 67 form home rating against Monchengladbach's 33 form away rating, the scales are tipped slightly in favor of the home side.

In conclusion, expect a closely contested match where Mainz will fight tooth and nail to climb out of the relegation zone. With key players like Aymen Barkok, Jonathan Michael Burkardt, and Ludovic Ajorque likely to make an impact, Mainz could very well secure a vital win or at least a draw to keep their survival hopes alive.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

44%
56%

Attacking Potential

40%
60%

Defensive Potential

50%
50%

Poisson Distribution

36%
64%

Stregth H2H

75%
25%

Goals H2H

69%
31%

Wins the game

52%
48%

FSV Mainz 05 - Borussia Monchengladbach Head to Head

Bundesliga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayer Leverkusen players, news and schedule Bayer Leverkusen 28 24 4 0 69 19 50 76
2 Bayern Munich players, news and schedule Bayern Munich 28 19 3 6 80 36 44 60
3 VfB Stuttgart players, news and schedule VfB Stuttgart 28 19 3 6 64 34 30 60
4 RB Leipzig players, news and schedule RB Leipzig 28 16 5 7 64 33 31 53
5 Borussia Dortmund players, news and schedule Borussia Dortmund 28 15 8 5 55 33 22 53
6 Eintracht Frankfurt players, news and schedule Eintracht Frankfurt 28 10 12 6 43 36 7 42
7 FC Augsburg players, news and schedule FC Augsburg 28 9 9 10 45 46 -1 36
8 1899 Hoffenheim players, news and schedule 1899 Hoffenheim 28 10 6 12 48 53 -5 36
9 SC Freiburg players, news and schedule SC Freiburg 28 10 6 12 40 52 -12 36
10 FC Heidenheim players, news and schedule FC Heidenheim 28 8 9 11 41 49 -8 33
11 Werder Bremen players, news and schedule Werder Bremen 28 8 7 13 36 44 -8 31
12 Union Berlin players, news and schedule Union Berlin 28 8 5 15 25 43 -18 29
13 Borussia Monchengladbach players, news and schedule Borussia Monchengladbach 27 6 10 11 46 53 -7 28
14 VfL Wolfsburg players, news and schedule VfL Wolfsburg 27 7 7 13 33 44 -11 28
15 Vfl Bochum players, news and schedule Vfl Bochum 28 5 11 12 33 58 -25 26
16 FSV Mainz 05 players, news and schedule FSV Mainz 05 28 4 11 13 26 46 -20 23
17 1.FC Köln players, news and schedule 1.FC Köln 28 4 10 14 23 49 -26 22
18 SV Darmstadt 98 players, news and schedule SV Darmstadt 98 28 2 8 18 28 71 -43 14