Stuttgart - Mainz 05 predictions

This is a fairly one-sided matchup in the hosts’ favour. While there may be a tiny chance of a draw or even an upset, we wouldn’t count on it. Stuttgart winning is by far the most likely outcome.

With a matchup like this, it seems like we already know the outcome. Mainz 05 stand little chance of achieving anything except an appearance. Most bookies price an away win for this match at 7.38, marking an insurmountable difference.

The home team impressed most of their supporters with a very strong performance in the previous round. They had a slight edge in terms of betting odds, but the matchup was generally quite balanced. Instead of a pitched battle, though, Stuttgart dominated the proceedings throughout, eventually settling on a decisive 1:3 victory.

The away team failed to leverage the home-field advantage of their previous Bundesliga game and win the bout, finishing 1:1 after a drawn-out stalemate. A draw was indeed one of the more likely scenarios, but their home supporters were hoping that they would be able to snag 3 points.

The home team’s attackers have been highly effective recently. Our records show more than 5 goals scored over the course of their 3 latest matches. This bodes well for their upcoming performance.

One way or another, Mainz’s recent outings can’t really be considered spectacular. The latest 5 of them ended with 2 or fewer goals on the final tally.

These two teams already clashed this season, and Stuttgart walked away with a solid away win. It was fairly narrow, though, giving Mainz 05 supporters some hope for this game despite the unfavourable matchup.

The hosts may be favourites to win the match, but their lineup is in a somewhat weakened state. Dan-Axel Zagadou, Nikolas Nartey, Anthony Rouault are all sidelined due to injury, which makes Stuttgart’s position as favourites a bit shakier than it might seem.

Going for a -1.5 Handicap on the favourite’s score is the best way to get some value out of this match. You’ll eliminate the possibility of a draw, for one. More importantly, this way you might actually get a decent payout for backing the stronger team.