Mainz 05 vs Stuttgart prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 25, 2025
Matchday 19 of the German Bundesliga will see Mainz take on Stuttgart. The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, with kickoff at 15:30 Central European Time. I suggest betting on the goal-scoring potential of this game.
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Match Preview
Mainz is having a solid season and, unexpectedly, finds itself near the top of the Bundesliga table, aiming for a European spot. Their defensive play has been key to this success, as they’ve conceded only 23 goals, with only Bayern Munich having a better defensive record.
However, Mainz has recently lost its winning momentum, suffering two consecutive defeats. While the loss to Bayer wasn’t a shock, the defeat against Union allowed their rivals to close the gap.
Stuttgart, under Sebastian Henneß, stunned everyone last season by finishing second in the Bundesliga. While many expected a drop in form this year, the Swabians continue to impress.
Stuttgart sits fourth and is battling for a spot in the Champions League playoffs, with their final opponent in the group stage being Paris Saint-Germain.
Match Facts
- Mainz has won their last four home matches.
- Stuttgart has won every match they’ve played in 2025.
- Mainz averages 1.8 goals per game at home, while Stuttgart averages 2.2 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Mainz 05: Zentner, Da Costa, Bell, Kor, Mwene, Caci, Sano, Amiri, Nebel, Lee, Widmer.
- Stuttgart: Nubel, Wagnermann, Shabbi, Ruoh, Mittelstadt, Keitel, Stiller, Levelling, Furich, Miyo, Undav.
Head-to-Head
Mainz has not defeated Stuttgart in the last five years.
Prediction
Both teams tend to play high-scoring matches against each other, so we can expect plenty of goals. In my opinion, a good option would be to bet on both teams to score.
