Bundesliga: Augsburg v Mainz 05 Match Preview and Prediction

Augsburg v Mainz 05 Predictions

On Friday, September 20, 2024, the Bundesliga will see a thrilling encounter between FC Augsburg and 1. FSV Mainz 05. Based on historic stats and current form, a close contest is expected between these two evenly matched teams.

• Augsburg, despite a shaky start to the season, have recently found their form, securing victories against Ulm and St. Pauli and a draw against Werder Bremen in their last three domestic matches.
• On the other hand, Mainz 05, with their last match ending in a high-scoring draw against Stuttgart, are also showing signs of improvement, indicating a potentially competitive match-up against Augsburg.
• The odds for both teams stand at 5, with a win probability of 19%, suggesting a closely contested match.

Head-to-Head Comparison

In the last five head-to-head encounters between these two sides, the matches have been relatively low-scoring affairs, with no team managing to score more than two goals. However, Mainz has had a slight edge, winning one encounter while the rest ended in draws.

Last 5 Matches

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Predictions & Tips

Given the highly competitive nature of the match, the odds favor a match with over 1.5 goals. Also, based on league averages, there's a 100% chance for BTTS (Both Teams To Score). Therefore, a bet on over 1.5 total match goals or a BTTS bet may be a safer choice for punters.

Augsburg v Mainz 05 Past H2H Results & Fixtures

The past head-to-head encounters show a trend of tight, competitive matches, with Mainz 05 slightly edging out in terms of wins.

Verdict

Based on historical stats, recent form, and head-to-head comparison, the match between Augsburg and Mainz 05 is expected to be a tightly contested affair. Both teams are showing signs of improvement, and a draw seems to be a likely outcome.

However, given Augsburg's recent form and home advantage, they might just edge this one. A wager on a draw or a narrow Augsburg win could be a good bet for this match, with a scoreline of over 1.5 being a safe bet based on the league averages.