Stuttgart vs Mainz Prediction: Expect goals from both sides

Stuttgart will want to win at home in order to leave the relegation zone. Despite being in a better position than Stuttgart, Mainz's progress is being hampered by injuries. When Mainz has access to its entire squad, it will win the game with ease. However, an injury could alter the game's dynamics.

After taking over as coach of Stuttgart, Michael Wimmer's team won each of their home games. The opposite is true of their away form, though. It will be interesting to see if the team needs some time to acclimate to Labbadia's footballing philosophy after his appointment. In 28 games, Stuttgart has given up at least one goal.

Mainz began the season in spectacular form, winning three out of their first five games and in a position to qualify for Europe. However, a dip in form resulting in 2 wins from 10 matches pushed them to 10th position. Mainz lost the last three games they played before the break and will be hoping to rediscover the form they had at the beginning of the season.

Stuttgart have won four of the last 2ix matches played with Mainz. In all, 27 matches have been played with both sides winning 10 each. No match between these 2 sides has resulted in a red but 21 yellow cars have been shown and 74 goals scored.

• Stuttgart: Dan-Axel, Bornea Sosa, Chris Fuhrich;
• Mainz: Marlon Mustapha, Stefan Bell, Delano Burgzorg, and Jonathan Burkardt.

The home form of Stuttgart makes them the favourite to win the match while Mainze are expected to win the match. With both teams conceding goals, expect both teams to score over 2.5 goals. Below are the safe bet to place.