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FSV Mainz – Borussia Mönchengladbach
The Bundesliga is in the starting blocks and this coming weekend we will be heading into what is now the 22nd matchday. Fans can look forward to the clash between FSV Mainz 05 and Borussia from Gladbach to kick off this round. Both teams came out of the last match with a win and you can find out who can build on their success in our Mainz – Gladbach tip.
If we take a closer look at the performances of both teams, there is a lot to be said for a Mainz win this Friday. With three wins from the last four games, the 05ers have started the second half of the season very well. Thanks to last Sunday’s 3-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen, Mainz are currently in ninth place with 29 points. Their upcoming opponents from Gladbach beat FC Bayern 3:1 and the Foals are also on 29 points. However, due to the better goal difference, they are in eighth place.
Mainz – Gladbach info:
– Date & Time: 24/02/2023, 20:30 hrs.
– Venue: MEWA Arena, Mainz
– Competition: Bundesliga, 22nd matchday
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Mainz Form & Balance Check
FSV Mainz 05 started this season with the aim of not wanting anything to do with relegation. After the 21 games so far, we have to acknowledge without envy that the planning of the Mainz managers has worked out perfectly so far. If we take a closer look at the 05ers’ results, they are as follows.
With 29 points, coach Bo Svensson’s team is currently in ninth place, ten points above the bottom line. Not least because of last Sunday’s somewhat surprising 3-2 win in Leverkusen, Mainz fans can currently sleep quite soundly.
Better away than at home
Mainz fans will notice with joyful looks next Friday that a home game is on the schedule. Even though the 05ers prefer to take their points away from home this season, they have won both of their last two games in front of their own fans. In the last home match, FC Augsburg was the guest and the 05ers deservedly won 3:1 against the Fuggerstädter. With regard to the upcoming home match against Gladbach, Mainz will again rely on the services of Onisiwo. The Austrian is already on eight goals this season, making him the 05ers’ top scorer.
Mainz facts & analysis
– Won 3 of the last 4 matches.
– Last win with 3:2 in Leverkusen
– Currently in 9th place
Gladbach form & balance check
Once again, Gladbach have impressively demonstrated that their season is without question like a rollercoaster ride. After the 1:4 on the penultimate matchday in Berlin, in which really nothing came together, Borussia from the Lower Rhine had the great FC Bayern as guests last Saturday.
After 90 minutes, the final score was 3:1 and Borussia’s hopes of reaching the Europa League remain alive. The gap to sixth place is currently a whopping nine points, but a win at Mainz, who are level on points, would put Gladbach back in the thick of the draw.
Shockingly weak away from home
If we take a closer look at Gladbach’s record away from home, it doesn’t look at all like that of a Europa League contender. Gladbach have only managed one away win this season. In addition, there have been four draws and five defeats. With seven points, they are only 14th in the away table. At least the Foals should be able to play a little more freely thanks to the win against FC Bayern. Nevertheless, with only two wins from the last five games, the balance is pointing downwards.
Gladbach facts & analysis
– Only 2 wins from last 5 matches.
– Last win 3:1 against Bayern
– Ranked 8th with 29 points
Predicted line-up – last updated 23 Feb 2023
There will be no major changes at FSV Mainz 05 after last Sunday’s 3-2 win over Leverkusen. Coach Bo Svensson will once again rely on a 4-3-2-1, with Lee and Onisiwo, who have been playing very well lately, being particularly important. Captain Widmer will continue to play on the right side. Dahmen should be back in goal on Friday. Svensson left the goalkeeper question open.
Gladbach, on the other hand, will once again operate in their 4-3-3 and Hofmann, Thuram as well as Plea, will start up front. Kramer, Stindl and Kone will try to clear everything in midfield.
Mainz – Gladbach direct comparison & statistics
Both teams have faced each other in 40 matches so far. Gladbach have won 17 of them, Mainz eleven and there are also 13 draws. Mainz won the first leg 1:0.
– The average number of goals scored in a match between FSV Mainz and Borussia Mönchengladbach is 2.6.
– The winner of the last meeting was FSV Mainz
– FSV Mainz have conceded one goal in each of their last 13 matches
– FSV Mainz celebrated home victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2016
