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Mainz vs Arminia Bielefeld – Predictions, Odds & Betting tips 19/03/2022, Team News and Lineups
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Both Teams to Score – NO – 1.75
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Handicap – Mainz -1 Handicap – 2.75
Both Teams to Score – NO
The hosts have scored more often than not at home, but they’ve kept plenty of clean sheets and, believe it or not, have the best home defensive record in the entire division, conceding only eight goals in 13 games at Mewa Arena. Consider this in conjunction with the fact that Arminia Bielefeld are one of the lowest away scorers in the division and ‘Both Teams to Score – NO’ catches the eye.
Mainz -1 Handicap
However we look at this game, it’s hard not to view it as a huge opportunity for Mainz to add three points to their tally. The hosts have scored multiple goals in three of their last five at home, keeping a clean sheet in three of those five, while the visitors have failed to score in each of their last three on the road, as well as in four of their last five overall. Moreover, Mainz have an average goal difference of +1.23, while the visitors have an average goal difference of -0.53.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Mainz vs Arminia Bielefeld
Things were going well for Mainz, who for some time were holding a respectable position inside the top half, all the while retaining an outside chance of qualifying for one of Europe’s secondary continental competitions. However, in recent weeks, Bo Svensson’s men have slipped slightly, losing first to Union Berlin, then to Dortmund. After two defeats, Saturday’s hosts find themselves outside of the top ten, while they are now ten points outside of the all-important top six.
They did lose during the week, failing to score in the process, but there were positives to be taken from their single-goal defeat to Dortmund. The fact that they held firm for much of the contest is promising, as is the fact that they threatened the likely Bundesliga runners-up at times. Aside from that defeat, the hosts have an excellent recent record at home, winning five on the bounce, beating strong sides such as Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffenheim, so they’re likely to be confident ahead of this clash.
Bielefeld will arrive at Mewa Arena out of form. They’ve won just one of their last six league matches, losing each of their last three, scoring zero goals in the process. Yes, they were competitive when losing by just a single goal against Dortmund last time out, but they’ve got into the habit of failing to score, and such a lack of forward productivity is worrying, especially ahead of a game against hosts who, in general, have impressed at home this term.
Quick Rich
At a bigger price than the selections above, a small play on Marcus Ingvartsen may just be worth it. The Danish forward has had a season interrupted by injury, but don’t be surprised to see him feature prominently now that he’s fit again. Averaging 0.61 goals per 90 minutes, Ingvartsen looks a solid scoring option at odds of 3.20.
Mainz vs Arminia Bielefeld Team News
Anton Stach is suspended. Delano Burgzorg is also out for the hosts, as is Jeremiah St. Juste. Bielefeld will be without the services of Gonzalo Castro and Nathan De Medina. Cedric Brunner is banned following an accumulation of yellow cards.
Starting Line-ups
Mainz: Zentner, Bell, Hack, Niakhate, Widmer, Kohr, Stöger, Martin, Burkhardt, Lee, Onisiwo.
Arminia Bielefeld: Ortega, Brunner, Pieper, Andrade, Bello, Schopf, Vasiliadis, Wimmer, Okugawa, Hack, Lasme.
Highlighted Player
Karim Onisiwo
Karim Onisiwo may not have received the same level of credit as top scorer Jonathan Burkardt, but his efforts have been important nonetheless. With three goals and seven assists, the Austrian forward has been one of the leading lights for Mainz, as an average of 0.52 goals and assists per 90 minutes suggests.
Most Popular FAQ for Mainz vs Arminia Bielefeld
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Mainz beat Arminia Bielefeld by two goals to one when the pair met earlier in the season.
Where will this fixture be played?
This game will be played at Mewa Stadium.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out both William Hill and Vbet ahead of this fixture.
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