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VfB Stuttgart vs. FSV Mainz
Until the presents are under the Christmas tree, the Bundesliga still has to compete a total of five times. Next weekend, the now 13th matchday is on the schedule and the match between VfB Stuttgart and FSV Mainz 05 takes place at 8:30 p.m. Both teams were unsuccessful last weekend and yet they go into the match with completely different omens. Find out what we think about this duel in our Stuttgart – Mainz betting tip.
After 12 matchdays, the Bundesliga table is already very informative. The hosts from Stuttgart are currently in 16th place with 10 points. The Swabians have now suffered three defeats in a row and the air in Stuttgart is getting thinner and thinner. Above all, coach Pellegrino Matarazzo must deliver against Mainz. With 18 points, the 05ers have eight points more on their account and coach Bo Svensson’s men are currently miles away from relegation worries. The pressure with regard to the upcoming match is therefore clearly on VfB’s shoulders. If things go badly, the Swabians could even slip into a direct relegation spot after this matchday.
Stuttgart – Mainz Info
– Date & Time: 26.11.2021, 20:30 hrs.
– Venue: Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Arena
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 13
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Stuttgart Form & Balance Check
It’s almost 12 as we take a closer look at the table from VfB Stuttgart’s point of view. The Swabians are currently on three defeats in a row and the fall to 16th place is the logical consequence. Only because of the better goal difference compared to Arminia from Bielefeld, the Swabians are not on a direct relegation place. Last weekend, they played the Black and Yellows from Dortmund. In the end, the Swabians were narrowly beaten by BVB 1:2. Coach Matarazzo will have taken a few positives from this game, because the Swabians would have thoroughly deserved a point.
Directive match against Mainz
Now, with the duel against Mainz, a trend-setting match awaits the Swabians. Should they suffer another defeat here, then coach Matarazzo would no longer be untouchable. With three points, a leap to 13th place would be possible. It will be important for the Swabians’ offensive to be ice-cold again and for the back line to stand firm. The Stuttgart team will still have to do without a number of key players. Kalajdzic, Silas and Marmoush are still injured. We can’t wait to see who Matarazzo will send onto the pitch against Mainz.
Stuttgart facts & analysis
– Lost last three games
– Slipped down to 16th place
– Have many injured players to mourn
Mainz Form & Balance Check
Completely opposite to Stuttgart, Mainz have had a very good season so far. They can more than live with eighth place for the 05ers. The goal this season is of course to stay in the league and if coach Bo Svensson’s team can keep up the good performances of the last few weeks, then it should only be a matter of time. Last weekend, the home game against 1. FC Köln was on the agenda. In the end, there was a fair 1-1 draw against FC. Mainz took the lead, but Cologne had the better chances throughout the game. Thus, the 05ers should not have complained if they had lost this match.
Mainz can make the jump
A look at the table gives an idea of what a great chance Mainz have next Friday. The gap to fourth-placed Leverkusen is only three points, and if they win in Swabia and their rivals also play along, Mainz could even jump into an international spot. Jonathan Burkardt should once again provide the goals for Mainz. The captain of the U21 national team already has six goals to his name and with this haul he has already caught the eye of national coach Hansi Flick.
Mainz facts & analysis
– Unbeaten for four games
– Last 1:1 against Cologne
– Burkardt top scorer with 6 goals
Predicted line-up – last update on 24 November 2021
The Stuttgart team is still extremely shaken. Especially the offensive lacks the necessary quality. Förster and Didavi are responsible for the goals against Mainz. Mavropanos, Anton and Kempf are set in the three-man defence. For Mainz, there is not much to change about the first eleven. Especially in attack, there is a lot of quality with Onisiwo and Burkardt.
Stuttgart – Mainz direct comparison & statistics
Both teams have faced each other a full 30 times so far and the direct comparison is completely even. Each team has won 12 games and there have also been six draws. Last season, Stuttgart won both games.
– VfB Stuttgart’s losing streak in the Bundesliga has now lasted 3 games.
– FSV Mainz have not lost any of their last 5 matches.
– The average of goals scored when VfB Stuttgart and FSV Mainz meet is 3.6
– VfB Stuttgart last lost 4 matches in a row
