VfL Wolfsburg – FSV Mainz 05
Our Wolfsburg – Mainz betting tip is: Double chance: X/Mainz & over 2.5 goals – 3.68 odds
- Mainz 05 unbeaten in nine league away games
- Wolfsburg have only won one of their last six Bundesliga home games
- Mainz won the last direct duel 3-1 in Wolfsburg
On Sunday afternoon, two of the three teams with the strongest form in the last three Bundesliga matchdays will face each other when VfL Wolfsburg welcomes FSV Mainz 05 to the Volkswagen Arena. Both teams have won their last three league games and have also been unbeaten in five Bundesliga games. So we can look forward to a very high-class game.
VfL won 3-0 in the DFB Cup against Hoffenheim during the week to advance to the quarterfinals. On the last matchday, they beat RB Leipzig 5-1, underlining their current strong form. The Wolves also managed to get their first home win of the season by beating Union Berlin 1-0 in their last home game.
FSV is as strong as VfL, but has the advantage of a cup-free week. This means that Mainz have had more preparation and regeneration time for the game against Wolfsburg, although Wolfsburg could also benefit from the momentum of their cup win. Mainz beat TSG 2-0 at home on the last matchday. Away from home, they have recently recorded three consecutive clean sheets and scored three times in four of their five Bundesliga away games. So we can look forward to an explosive and tight game. You can find out who will come out on top in the end in our Wolfsburg – Mainz tip.
Wolfsburg – Mainz info
- Date & time: 08.12.2024, 3:30 pm
- Venue: Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 13
- Broadcast/Live stream: DAZN 2
Wolfsburg Form & Record Check
VfL Wolfsburg are currently in strong form and celebrated their highest Bundesliga win since April 2023 with an impressive 5-1 victory over RB Leipzig. This success secured the Wolves their third Bundesliga win in a row, which is already more wins than in the eleven matches before (two). Under coach Ralph Hasenhüttl, VfL remained unbeaten for the first time in five Bundesliga games in a row (three wins, two draws) – a feat last achieved between February and April 2023.
All eyes on Amoura
Another notable feature of the Wolfsburg team is its young starting lineup: At 25 years and 64 days old, they are the youngest starting eleven in the Bundesliga this season. Mohammed Amoura has been particularly impressive in offense, playing a direct role in nine goals in his first ten Bundesliga games. This sets a club record that was previously held only by Zvjezdan Misimovic in 2008/09.
Wolfsburg have also been solid defensively, conceding just three goals in the last five matchdays – only Bayern Munich have been more solid defensively in this period. The Wolves remain a dangerous opponent and seem to have found their rhythm.
Wolfsburg Facts & Analysis
- Three consecutive BL wins
- Unbeaten in five BL games
- Amoura directly involved in nine goals in the first 10 BL games
Mainz Form & Balance Check
1. FSV Mainz 05 is currently experiencing one of the best phases in its recent Bundesliga history. With 19 points from twelve games, Mainz are having their best Bundesliga season since the 2010/11 season, when they had 24 points at this point. After a difficult start to the season, FSV have won three in a row – a feat they last achieved in spring 2023.
The Mainz team has been particularly strong on the road this season: Since a 1-8 debacle at FC Bayern Munich in March, they have not been beaten in nine Bundesliga away games (four wins, five draws) – a club record. No team has conceded fewer goals than Mainz (five) in the current season. They have also managed three clean sheets in a row on the road recently, thus equaling their club record from the 2006 season.
Burkardt on Mainz’s record goal scorer hunt
Jonathan Burkardt is causing a sensation in offense. With nine goals in twelve matches this season, he has set a new club record and already surpassed his personal best from the previous season (eight goals). Only Harry Kane and Omar Marmoush have scored more goals in the league. With a total of 32 Bundesliga goals, Burkardt is just one goal behind Karim Onisiwo as Mainz’s top scorer in the top flight.
Mainz have been strong defensively this season, efficient and particularly dangerous on away games – a combination that makes them a formidable opponent.
Mainz Facts & Analysis
- Best Bundesliga start since 2010/11
- Three consecutive Bundesliga victories
- Nine Bundesliga away games unbeaten, only five away goals conceded this season
With Ralph Hasenhüttl at the helm, Wolfsburg have no reason to make changes. After three consecutive Bundesliga wins and last week’s furious 5-1 victory over Leipzig, we expect the Wolves to stick with the 4-3-3 system again without any personnel changes.
Like Wolfsburg, Mainz coach Bo Henriksen also has no reason to rotate or make changes to the starting lineup. The FSV have also won their last three Bundesliga games and will once again play in a 3-4-2-1 system.
Wolfsburg – Mainz head-to-head & statistics
VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FSV Mainz 05 have met 46 times so far. VfL has won 19 of those games, while Mainz has won 11. 16 games have ended in a draw.
Wolfsburg has a slight goal difference: the Wolves scored 77 goals, while Mainz scored 59. Of these encounters, 36 games were played in the Bundesliga, while the two teams met ten times in the Bundesliga 2.
Direct comparison (H2H)
