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Union Berlin vs Mainz – Predictions, Odds & Betting tips 26/02/2022, Team News and Lineups
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Full Time Result – Union Berlin to Win – 2.70
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Both Teams to Score – NO – 1.91
Union Berlin to Win
Mainz come here in solid form, which cannot be denied, but Union’s overall home record is hard to ignore. Only the current top two have gone to Stadion An der Forsterei and returned with maximum points, while the hosts have only failed to win three of their other nine in front of a home crowd. Moreover, Union Berlin have picked up an average of 1.91 points at home, compared to the 0.64 points collected on average by Mainz on the road. Add in that they’ve performed better in terms of goals for, goals against and expected goal difference and the hosts probably deserve to be shorter in the betting, making a punt on the home win a solid option in terms of value.
Both Teams to Score – NO
As a secondary option, betting on ‘BTTS – NO’ appeals at the prices. Both Teams have scored in only 45% of Union Berlin’s home games this season, with both teams scoring in just three of the last nine at Stadion An der Forsterei.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Union Berlin vs Mainz
It wasn’t long ago that Union Berlin had their sights set on a place in next season’s Europa League, such was the level of their form, though things have changed slightly over the last month or so. Three defeats on the bounce and Saturday’s hosts find themselves down to 9th. As they sit just three points adrift of the coveted top six, a European adventure is far from out of the question, but they’ll need to start picking up points again soon, that’s for sure.
The hosts have lost three on the bounce, but Stadion An der Forsterei remains a tough place to go. Only two teams have returned from a trip to Union with all three points this season, and one of those was league leaders Bayern Munich, so easy to beat at home they’re not. Interestingly, only three teams have conceded fewer home goals than Union Berlin in the Bundesliga this season.
Saturday’s visitors are also in with a shout of finishing in a Europa League spot, a shout that has been strengthened by recent wins against both Leverkusen and Hoffenheim. After three games unbeaten, Bo Svensson’s men will fancy their chances here, even if Union are tough to go up against at home.
What may dishearten the visitors slightly is their overall form away from the comforts of Mewa Arena. On their travels, Mainz have won just two out of 11 this term. They’ve not won on the road since October, which doesn’t exactly bode well.
Quick Rich
A slightly juicier option is ‘Union Berlin to Score Over 1.5 Goals’. The hosts have notched two or more in five of their last seven at home, while Mainz come here having conceded two or more in three of their last five on the road, surrendering an average of 1.72 goals.
Union Berlin vs Mainz Team News
The hosts have no major injury concerns at present, while the visitors are expected to be without the services of both Finn Dahmen and Jeremiah St. Juste.
Starting Line-ups
Union Berlin: Luthe, Jaeckel, Baumgartl, Heintz, Oczipka, Khedira, Ryerson, Becker, Promel, Michel, Awoniyi.
Mainz: Zentner, Bell, Hack, Niakhate, Widmer, Stach, Kohr, Martin, Burkardt, Lee, Onisiwo.
Highlighted Player
Niko Giesselmann
30-year-old Niko Giesselmann returned from injury recently, which is a boost for Union. The German has scored three goals and produced four assists this season, averaging 0.41 goals and assists per 90 minutes. If the midfielder can stay fit, then he’s likely to have a big impact over the coming months.
Most Popular FAQ for Union Berlin vs Mainz
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Union Berlin came out on top by two goals to one earlier in the season.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture takes place at Stadion An der Forsterei.
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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