Freiburg vs 1 Fsv Mainz 05 Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 21/04/2024, 04:49  by Kennedy Kechula in Bundesliga Predictions

Freiburg will hope to make a massive step in their ambitions for Europe when they host Mainz on Sunday in the Bundesliga. Freiburg arrive for this game three points behind sixth, and Mainz one below the safe zone. At the height of an inconsistent run, Freiburg have the chance to close the current three-point gap between them and sixth place. Having participated in the Europa League this season, the hosts are targeting at least a return to Europe next season. They may still qualify without finishing in the top six, but Freiburg are better off going for the safest route. In their 1-0 away win over Darmstadt, they did this target a major boost. However, their struggles at home aren’t working in favor of these ambitions. Freiburg are coming here without a win in their last five home matches. They managed just two points from a possible 15 in their last five home matches. Freiburg have also been poor defensively in their home league matches, conceding at least two goals in each of the last six.

It could cause some jitters to the home team that Mainz have picked up well in recent matches. The visitors come into this game unbeaten in the last four matches, collecting 10 points from a possible 12. While at it, Mainz conceded only one goal, that coming in the 4-1 win over Hoffenheim last time out. In those four matches, they managed 10 goals, and have now failed to score in just one of the last 10 games. Mainz will however want to replicate their recent form when playing away from home. In their last 15 matches across all competitions, they haven't posted a win. Actually, they haven't won away from home in the league this season. The last time Mainz won an away game was early in the season, in the DFB Pokal, beating Elversberg 1-0. They have just four clean sheets in 16 away matches this season. In the reverse meeting, Freiburg claimed a 1-0 win, setting up a five-match unbeaten run against Mainz.