Mainz – Augsburg: can either side extend their positive run?
On Saturday, February 7, the 21st round of the German Bundesliga will feature a clash between Mainz and Augsburg. The match kicks off at 15:30 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this fixture.
Mainz – Augsburg: match facts and H2H
- Mainz have won their last two matches.
- Mainz have lost only one of their previous nine matches.
- Mainz have scored at least one goal in five consecutive matches, Augsburg in four straight games.
- Augsburg are unbeaten in four matches in a row: two draws and two wins.
- In their last five matches, Augsburg have conceded at least one goal.
- Mainz have lost 30% of their league matches this season without scoring.
- Mainz thrashed Augsburg 4–1 in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
- Augsburg have failed to beat Mainz in four consecutive meetings.
Mainz – Augsburg: match facts and H2H
Mainz are currently in decent form. The team have won their last two matches and have suffered just one defeat in their previous nine games, along with four draws, winning the rest. They need victories, however, as Mainz are currently at the bottom of the table with 18 points after 20 rounds. The gap to 15th place is just one point, meaning the battle is far from over and their chances of survival remain alive.
Augsburg sit higher in the standings, but nothing has been decided for them either. The team are currently 11th in the table with 22 points from 20 matches. They are only four points clear of the relegation zone. Mainz, who occupy 16th place, are direct rivals, making this match extremely important for Augsburg. They are unbeaten in their last four matches, having won the most recent two.
Probable line-ups
- Mainz: Batz; Posch, Bell, Kohr; Da Costa, Amiri, Sano, Lee, Widmer; Silas, Tietz
- Augsburg: Dahmen; Chaves, Schlotterbeck, Banks; Fellhauer, Massengo, Rexhbecaj, Wolf; Rieder, Claude-Maurice; Gregoritsch
Prediction
Both Mainz and Augsburg are in good form at the moment, and both teams have strong motivation to go for the win. I expect an engaging contest and suggest a bet on over 2.5 goals.
