Mainz 05 - St. Pauli predictions

Mainz 05 are expected to win here, but we can’t call such betting predictions completely foolproof. St. Pauli may surprise us yet, and even a tie game seems a decent possibility from where we’re standing.

The odds are stacked heavily against St. Pauli here, and we can’t see them winning this match. Mainz 05 are heavily favoured by most betting predictions – so much so that an away bet is priced at around 4.56.

Mainz 05 are coming on the back of a convincing HT/FT victory in last round’s away game. Most bookies gave them favourable pre-match betting odds, but they ended up performing above expectations and locking down a decisive 0:2 victory.

The away team are here after a close home defeat in their previous Bundesliga matchup. Most bookies agreed that they were the underdogs going in, and the undecided first half didn’t change any opinions. Freiburg, the away team, ultimately took the lead in the second half and won the game 0:1.

No one has been able to get past Mainz’s defence on their home turf for at least three consecutive matches which is a good testament of strength for their back line.

Mainz 05 played as the visitors the last time they participated in this showdown, but they managed to win anyway. As such, it’s quite clear why they’re the favourites this Saturday, even though the victory was with a one-goal difference.

Saturday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet is an easy tip to offer – it’s a fairly probable outcome with betting odds priced at a comfortable 1.73. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.