Union Berlin vs 1 Fsv Mainz 05 Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 18/08/2023, 09:39  by Sridhar in Bundesliga Predictions

After an impressive campaign last year in the Bundesliga, Union Berlin will hope to start well against Mainz in this season opener. This match will be played at the Alten Försterei stadium in Berlin on Sunday. Union finished fourth last season with 62 points and thereby qualifying for the Champions League. It is quite an achievement for a club that is just into their fifth top-flight campaign. They did end the season a bit timidly, winning just two of their last five league games. Despite those worries, Union were brilliant at home and ended last season with a 23-game unbeaten run in Bundesliga home matches. Such form will once again be needed as they look to start the season on a high.

Mainz haven’t had the best of times against Union, losing three and drawing one of their last four league matches. Mainz were popular last season with a section of fans, for playing party pooper for Borussia Dortmund’s title chances. That said a ninth-place finish was as commendable as their final matchday effort. In addition, they never were in the bottom-three positions and were comfortably avoiding relegation. One thing they would like to do well this season is their away form as Mainz have won just two of their last 11 away league games – drawing four and losing five.