Mainz 05 - Wolfsburg betting tips and odds

The online bookies marked Mainz 05 as the favourites, which makes a lot of sense. Still, we wouldn’t put Wolfsburg winning beyond them – not to mention that draws are a strong possibility in relatively balanced games.

The odds are stacked heavily against Wolfsburg here, and we can’t see them winning this match. Mainz are heavily favoured by most betting predictions – so much so that an away bet is priced at around 3.75.

Mainz’s previous Bundesliga match did not go their way, but not even the most stubborn fans would have predicted a different result against a team as strong as Bayern München . They played as visitors, and the top online bookmakers priced an away win at 12.00. They never recovered from some early concessions, and the score was brought to a conclusive 6:2 result before the end.

Wolfsburg gave the fans at their home stadium quite a show in their previous game against Bochum, snagging a decisive 4:0 victory. The victory itself was somewhat predictable, but the first-half lead and notable lead speaks volumes about their form.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Mainz have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

This match might present a rare opportunity to go for an Over 4.5 Goals bet. Wolfsburg have netted 8 goals in each of their previous 3 games – which is quite a track record.

Looking back at the recent history of clashes between these two teams, the most notable example is a sound defeat Wolfsburg suffered last season. Partly thanks to the considerable goal difference Mainz 04 secured in that match, they’re considered favourites to win the match on Saturday.

The hosts may be favourites to win the match, but their lineup is in a somewhat weakened state. Suliman Mustapha, Danny da Costa, Maxim Leitsch are all sidelined due to injury, which makes Mainz’s position as favourites a bit shakier than it might seem.

An Over 3.5 Goals bet may seem somewhat risky, but it’s a lot more probable than usual. It’s a great pick if the betting value is what you’re after, but some might prefer a somewhat safer choice.