Sigma Olomouc vs Mainz: can Mainz gain the upper hand in the first leg?
On Thursday, March 12, we will see the first leg of the UEFA Conference League Round of 16 between Sigma Olomouc and Mainz. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET, and I suggest a bet on this encounter.
Sigma Olomouc vs Mainz: match facts and head-to-head
- Sigma Olomouc are unbeaten in five consecutive matches: four wins and a draw.
- Sigma Olomouc have scored at least one goal in six straight matches.
- Mainz have not won in their last three matches: three draws and one defeat.
- Mainz have conceded at least one goal in four matches.
- Out of their last ten away matches, Mainz have won only once.
- Sigma Olomouc have lost only once in their previous eight matches.
- Mainz have lost more matches without scoring: 29% compared to Sigma Olomouc’s 28%.
- In 29% of matches this season, Mainz have scored in both halves, while Sigma Olomouc have done so in only 8%.
- These teams have never faced each other before in their history.
Sigma Olomouc vs Mainz: match preview
Sigma Olomouc compete in the Czech First League and currently sit fifth in the table. They have collected 39 points from 25 rounds and hold a five-point cushion over seventh place. There are still five matches remaining in the regular stage, so the battle is far from over. In the UEFA Conference League they secured the final qualifying spot for the playoffs and managed to progress. They also defeated Lausanne 3–2 on aggregate across two matches and are now in the Round of 16.
Mainz performed much better in the UEFA Conference League, collecting 13 points from six matches. That was enough to finish seventh and qualify directly for the Round of 16, where they will face the Czech side. In the Bundesliga, however, Mainz’s situation is far from ideal. After 25 league matches, the team have collected 24 points and currently sit in 15th place, staying just ahead of the relegation zone only on tiebreakers. As a result, the fight for survival is in full swing.
Probable line-ups
- Sigma Olomouc: Koutny; Slavicek, Maly, Slama, Hadas; Barath, Rusek, Beran; Sip, Kliment, Sturm
- Mainz: Batz; Widmer, Kohr, da Costa, Posch, Mwene; Nebel, Lee, Sano; Silas, Tietz
Prediction
Despite Mainz’s struggles in the German championship, I believe the team can secure a victory in this match. They should have enough quality to do so, and that is why I suggest betting on them.
