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SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs. FSV Mainz
After the round of 16 of the DFB Pokal was completed during the week, it’s back to the daily league routine this weekend. As part of the 20th matchday of the Bundesliga, Spielvereinigung Greuther Fürth will host FSV Mainz 05 in a 3:30 pm kick-off at Sportpark Rohnhof on Saturday. Fürth have been able to score every now and then lately and want to continue their upward trend against unpleasant Mainz, who arrive with the frustration of the cup defeat during the week. Our prediction for this match can be found in the following Fürth vs Mainz tip.
Despite their improving form, Fürth remain bottom of the league. The Franconians have only managed to collect seven points from 19 games and are a full twelve points away from safety. Mainz, on the other hand, are in a secure midfield position with an upward trend. The Rheinhessen side are currently in tenth place with 27 points, but sixth place is only three points away.
Fürth – Mainz info
– Date & Time: 22.01.2022, at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Fürth, Sportpark Rohnhof
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 20
– TV broadcast: Sky
Fürth Form & Balance Check
The Spielvereinigung from Fürth has so slowly adapted to the Bundesliga. Of the last five games, the Franconians lost only one (0:3 against Dortmund), most recently there were three draws in a row. Thus, Fürth have collected six of their seven points in the last five games and have shown a clear upward trend. However, with a whopping twelve points behind a non-relegation spot, staying in the league remains an absolute mammoth task.
Draw in Bielefeld
After two goalless draws at the end of the first half of the season and the start of the second half, Arminia Bielefeld drew 2-2 on the last matchday. After the hosts took an early lead through Okugawa, Fürth showed morale and turned the game around with goals from Leweling and Nielsen. But the 2:2 equaliser by Castro prevented the second win of the season for the Spielvereinigung in the end, who thus could not make up any ground against a direct competitor. Nevertheless, the team from Bavaria continues to make visible progress.
Fürth facts & analysis
– Last in the Bundesliga
– Last played 2:2 in Bielefeld
– Only 1 defeat from last 5 games, unbeaten for 3 games
Mainz form & balance check
Mainz have been in inconsistent form in recent weeks. Thereby, a quite clear difference between home and away games became apparent. At home, the Rheinhessen side are unbeaten in seven competitive games since October, while away they have lost five games in a row. Accordingly, the 05ers’ recent form curve is inconsistent, with three wins and five defeats from the last eight games. Against Fürth, the away series is now to be broken.
Double duel with Bochum
Mainz have faced VfL Bochum twice in their last two competitive matches. Last Saturday, Mainz played a league clash, which the hosts won 1-0 thanks to a goal from returnee St. Juste. The second encounter in the round of 16 of the DFB Cup followed on Tuesday, with Bochum again the home team victorious. Mainz took the lead through a goal by Onisiwo, but a brace by Pantovic and the final goal by Löwen turned the game in favour of VfL. So, after the 1:3 defeat, Mainz will have to pull out of the cup against Bochum for the second year in a row.
Mainz facts & analysis
– Rank 10 in the Bundesliga
– Last win 1:0 against Bochum
– Lost 5 away games in a row
Predicted line-up – last update on 20 January 2022
Fürth could largely rely on the starting eleven from the last game. Only Havard Nielsen, who was recently successful as a wild card, could replace Jeremy Dudziak. Bauer and Willems are other options in the back four, and newcomer Linde is also putting pressure on Sascha Burchert in goal. On the Mainz side, St. Juste and Burkardt are likely to come back in for Hack and Stöger compared to the cup match, as is Aaron for Lucoqui. Boetius is an alternative to Barreiro.
Fürth – Mainz direct comparison & statistics
In total, there have already been 29 meetings between Fürth and Mainz, but only three of them in the Bundesliga. Fürth are clearly ahead and have won 17 games. Mainz have nine victories and three draws. The Rheinhessen side won the first leg 3-0.
The average number of goals scored in a match between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and FSV Mainz is 2.6.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half in matches between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and FSV Mainz is 1.
– A closer look at SpVgg Greuther Fürth: Branimir Hrgota is the top scorer with 4 goals. Jonathan Burkardt scored 7 times for FSV Mainz.
– The most common result between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and FSV Mainz is 3-1. 5 matches ended like this.
– First leg ended 3-0 in favour of FSV Mainz.
