FSV Mainz will face Borussia Monchengladbach in a Bundesliga match at the Opel Arena on Friday, 25 October 2024, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30. In their last outing, Mainz suffered a 2-0 defeat against RB Leipzig, while Monchengladbach secured a 3-2 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim.
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In the United Kingdom, the match between FSV Mainz and Borussia Monchengladbach can be watched on Sky Sports Mix and through the bookmaker channel bet365.
What to expect from the FSV Mainz vs Borussia Monchengladbach match?
Bookmakers predict a higher chance for FSV Mainz to win against Borussia Monchengladbach, with a 46.4% probability. The likelihood of a draw is 25.17%, while Borussia Monchengladbach has a 28.43% chance of winning. The odds from bet365 are 2.25 for FSV Mainz, 3.8 for a draw, and 2.9 for Borussia Monchengladbach.
FSV Mainz Form Analysis
FSV Mainz has experienced a challenging period in their recent matches, particularly when playing at home. In their latest home game against RB Leipzig, they suffered a 2-0 defeat, marking another instance where they failed to score. This trend of struggling at home is evident in their matches against 1. FC Heidenheim and Werder Bremen, where they lost 2-0 and 2-1, respectively. Additionally, in a friendly match against SV Darmstadt 98, Mainz was unable to find the back of the net, losing 1-0. These results highlight a concerning pattern of offensive struggles and defensive vulnerabilities in their home fixtures. Conversely, Mainz has shown some resilience in away games, securing victories against FC St. Pauli and FC Augsburg with scores of 3-0 and 3-2, respectively. These away performances suggest that while the team can be potent offensively, they have been unable to replicate this form at home. The contrast between their home and away performances indicates that Mainz needs to address their home game strategy to improve their standings in the Bundesliga.
Borussia Monchengladbach Match Performance
Borussia Monchengladbach has experienced a mixed set of results in their recent matches. In their latest Bundesliga game against 1. FC Heidenheim, they secured a narrow 3-2 victory at home. Prior to that, they had an impressive performance in a club friendly match against SC Verl, where they dominated with a 5-0 win. However, their away form in the Bundesliga has been less favorable. They suffered a 2-1 defeat against FC Augsburg and a 1-0 loss to Union Berlin. Additionally, they were unable to score in a 2-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite these setbacks, they managed to achieve a significant 3-1 away victory over VfB Stuttgart earlier in September. Overall, Borussia Monchengladbach has shown strong attacking capabilities, particularly in friendly matches, but has struggled to maintain consistency in away games within the Bundesliga. Their recent performances highlight a need for improvement in away fixtures to enhance their standing in the league.
Historical encounters: FSV Mainz vs Borussia Monchengladbach
In the head-to-head matches between FSV Mainz and Borussia Monchengladbach, both teams have shown an equal level of competitiveness. Out of the 10 meetings, each team has secured 3 victories, while the remaining 4 matches ended in draws. This indicates a balanced rivalry with neither team having a clear upper hand over the other. When breaking down the victories, FSV Mainz has managed to win once at home and twice as a guest. Similarly, Borussia Monchengladbach has also achieved one home victory and two away wins. This suggests that both teams have been equally effective both at home and away, further emphasizing the evenly matched nature of their encounters.
Team standings: FSV Mainz vs Borussia Monchengladbach
FSV Mainz is currently in 12th position, while Borussia Monchengladbach is in 11th position in the standings.
