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FSV Mainz vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
This weekend it’s back to the grind. Before the national teams take centre stage again next week, the Bundesliga is hotting up again. The now 11th matchday is casting its shadow ahead and to kick off this round, there is the duel between two teams on Friday evening at 20:30, which have shown strong improvement in recent weeks. In this case, we are talking about FSV Mainz 05 and Borussia from Mönchengladbach. Both want to continue their good series with a win and what we think about this duel, you can find out in our Mainz – Gladbach betting tip.
If we take a closer look at the table in the top flight of German football, we see Mainz in an outstanding 5th place. The 05ers have already scored 16 points and all Mainz fans should be satisfied with this result. The upcoming opponents from Gladbach seem to have regained some composure and the team of coach Adi Hütter is still in the lower half of the table in 10th place, but the form curve is pointing in the right direction.
Mainz – Gladbach Info
– Date & Time: 05.11.2021, at 20:30 hrs.
– Venue: Mainz, OPEL Arena
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 11
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Mainz Form & Balance Check
How fast things can go in football sometimes is currently shown by FSV Mainz 05. Let’s dare to look back to the same time last year, when Mainz were up to their necks in the bottom of the table. It was only after the appointment of coach Bo Svensson that the form curve pointed in the right direction again. What was already somewhat apparent in the second half of last season became clear in the season to date. Apart from a few minor slips, the Mainz team has consistently performed well. The 5th place in the table is therefore no coincidence and with a win against Gladbach, Mainz can establish themselves up there.
Three wins in a row
Mainz’s current form is certainly something to be proud of. In the last home match, there was a 4:1 victory against the team from Augsburg. The good game against FCA could then be built on last weekend. The Mainz team also beat Arminia from Bielefeld 2-1. During the week, the 05ers also reached the last 16 of the DFB Cup. The Mainz team won 3:2 against Bielefeld.
Mainz Facts & Analysis
– Already 16 points scored
– 3 wins in a row
– Burkardt top scorer with 5 goals
Gladbach Form & Balance Check
The Gladbach team is currently swimming on a small wave of success. For it to become a big one in the near future, however, they still need a win or two. After last week’s terrific performance against FC Bayern, the next victory came on the last matchday in the Bundesliga. Coach Adi Hütter’s team came up just short against the promoted Bochum team, winning 2-1. The fact that it was still close was also closely linked to the large number of wasted goal chances. More determination is needed against Mainz, who are currently so strong.
Hüter’s system is understood
I admit it took some time for the players from Borussia Park to understand the philosophy of their new coach. In the cup against Bayern at the latest, it became clear that Gladbach has a good squad together. Against Mainz, it will be important to keep a clean sheet at the back and to ensure that the offensive line around Embolo, Plea and Co. gets along well. If the Foals can build on their last two performances, then the next victory can be celebrated here.
Gladbach facts & analysis
– Tenth place in the table
– Last played 2:1 against Bochum
– Only scored 12 goals
Predicted line-up – last update on 3 November 2021
Not much will change in the Mainz team’s familiar 3-5-2 system. Coach Svensson will also rely on his usual forces against Gladbach. Burkardt and Onisiwo are likely to play up front. Gladbach Borussia also have no reason to change anything in their first eleven. Hofmann, Embolo and Plea will again form the front three.
Mainz – Gladbach direct comparison & Statistics
Both teams have faced each other a proud 37 times in their history so far and the direct comparison here goes to Borussia. The Foals have 17 wins to their name, plus ten draws and ten defeats.
– FSV Mainz have scored in each of their last 5 matches
– FSV Mainz won by 1 goals in their last match
– Karim Onisiwo has the most assists on goal for FSV Mainz with 4 assists. Patrick Herrmann (2) is in the lead for Borussia Mönchengladbach.
– When FSV Mainz lead 1-0 in home games, they win 57% of matches
