Mainz 05 - Köln predictions

It’s easy to point out Mainz 05 as the clear favourites, but we wouldn’t call this match completely one-sided. The hosts are definitely more likely to win between the two, but a tie game is another possibility. An away win would be quite a surprise, but we’ve seen bigger upsets.

The situation is crystal clear from the current perspective. Given the strength of the home team and the fact Köln are given 6.23 betting odds to win, a conclusion is not difficult to reach. Anything but a home win would be an incredible surprise.

The last Bundesliga match Mainz 05 participated in was little more than one long stalemate. It seems that whatever advantage most predictions gave them against Freiburg were negated by the fact they played as visitors. Ultimately, they will be happy ot have secured a 1:1 draw.

Köln supporters were left feeling devastated after the last round. Instead of snagging an easy home win against Darmstadt 98 like most prediction said they would, Köln stumbled to a 0:2 defeat and will now be eager to make amends.

Mainz 05 have been having issues defending lately, though it’s mostly affected their away games for now. They’ve recorded 5 concessions in the past 3 games as visitors.

Our confidence in Koln and, more specifically, their defenses, is shaky at best. After more than 5 concessions in three consecutive home games, most bookies and pundits see them as unreliable.

Mainz 05 have had the chance to play against Koln several times this season, albeit not always as part of the Bundesliga. The matchup recorded several draws and failed to produce a winner so far, but the favourites Mainz 05 are hoping to finally gain a clear advantage over their opponents.

The odds being what they are, remember that they were priced with various injuries in mind. The hosts reported that Leandro Barreiro, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Maxim Leitsch, Stefan Bell, Jessic Ngankam will have to sit this one out, while Köln will have to make do without Dejan Ljubičić, Davie Selke, Luca Kilian.

Going for a straight Result bet would severely limit your profits, so our advice is to throw in a -1.5 Asian Handicap for the favourites. This will still keep the odds in your favour at 1.65, but should do wonders for potential profitability.