VFL Wolfsburg vs FSV Mainz 05 Prediction: Can Mainz maintain the momentum on final match day?

Wolfsburg, who have already guaranteed their spot in the upcoming Bundesliga season, will want to finish on a high note on Saturday at Volkswagen Arena against Mainz 05, who have one more crucial game left in their fight to avoid relegation.

Wolfsburg has scored 40 goals and given up 53 goals, placing them in 12th position with 37 points. Wolfsburg ended a three-game winning streak as they fell 2-0 to Bayern München in their most recent Bundesliga game at Allianz Arena.

Mainz 05 defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-0 at home in their most recent league game to increase their undefeated run to eight games (Wins 4 Draws 4 Losses 0), placing them in 15th position with 32 points. Der FSV has one more game and is only two points above the relegation zone. The teams' most recent Bundesliga encounter took place in January at MEWA ARENA and ended in a 1-1 tie.

Wolfsburg has won 22 (W6 D4 L6) of the 48 potential points in 16 Bundesliga games played at Volkswagen Arena this season. With seven defeats and nine draws on the road this season, Mainz 05 will be hoping to pick up their first victory in away league games. To break a 20-game away winless record (Wins 0 Draws 11 Losses 9) Der FSV will be playing. They last triumphed on the road at RB Leipzig in April 2023.

Wolfsburg has won three and lost three of their last six league games. In contrast, Mainz 05 has had three wins and three draws in their previous six games.

VFL Wolfsburg

In its last five games, Wolfsburg has won nine of them, both at home and away. That is, at 1.8 points per game on average. BTTS has only been released for two of the games. Wolfsburg has scored seven goals in the last five games.

Wolfsburg's impressive run of play has allowed them to win three games in a row.

Only two goals have been scored by each team in Wolfsburg's last five games. They have won three of the five games thus far. BTTS has made appearances in 20 of Wolfsburg's 32 games this season.

FSV Mainz 05

With 5 wins, 14 draws, and 13 losses so far this season in the Bundesliga, Mainz 05's record is appalling. Mainz 05 is now ranked 16th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table after winning 16% of their games. Mainz 05's home record isn't great—five wins, five draws, and six losses. Their away record is also seen to be very poor because of their 0 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses.

This season, Mainz 05 has scored 33 goals overall in the Bundesliga.

Expert Betting Tips

As Wolfsburg essentially has nothing to aspire for but a mid-table position, Mainz need to win at the Volkswagen Arena to increase their winning streak to nine and guarantee their spot in the Bundesliga the following season.

We expect goals from both teams and a potential over 2.5 goals. A win or draw is anticipated for Main. Scoreline of 1-1 or 1-2 is possible.