Predicted Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(53) 38 Goals 32 (53)
(37) 23 Assists 28 (37)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
26.8 Average Age 24.5
184.2 Average Height (cm) 185
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(47%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 49% (48%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Mainz
Wolfsburg
Player Reason Status Rating
Maxim Leitsch Out 6.43
Paul Nebel Out 6.87
Jonathan Burkardt Doubtful 6.96
Phillipp Mwene Doubtful 6.66
Stefan Bell Doubtful 7.06
Player Reason Status Rating
Yannick Gerhardt Out 6.31
Lukas Nmecha Doubtful 6.32
Bartosz Bialek Doubtful N/A
Lovro Majer Doubtful 6.58
Denis Vavro Doubtful 6.95
Sebastiaan Bornauw Doubtful 6.46
Mattias Svanberg Doubtful 6.63
Mads Roerslev Doubtful 6.45
Mathys Angély Doubtful N/A

Team News

Mainz
Wolfsburg
  • Mainz's prospects for a win will be lifted if star man Jonathan Burkardt is fit after illness.
  • Nadiem Amiri is available after suspension and will likely slot back into centre mid, but the promising Paul Nebel is on the naughty step after his dismissal last weekend.
  • Stefan Bell has returned to training after 10 weeks out with a muscle problem, while Phillipp Mwene has suffered a muscle tear. Maxim Leitsch has a hip problem which needs monitoring.
  • Wolves boss Ralph Hasenhüttl may rotate after an untimely poor run of form.
  • Yannick Gerhardt is suspended after picking up five yellow cards. Sebastiaan Bornauw has a foot injury, while Konstantinos Koulierakis has a hip problem. Mathys Angély is battling a thigh injury.
  • Mads Roerslev has a heel injury, Lucas Nmecha has problems with his adductors, while Bialek and Majer are back in training after long-term issues.

Prediction

  • Wolfsburg have slipped down to 12th after losing their last four games by a single goal margin.
  • Mainz are currently sitting in the dizzy heights of fifth, but remain winless in four games.
  • Mainz have the joint-second best defensive record behind Bayern, shipping just 34 goals and remain the only side to have beaten the league leaders at home in the Bundesliga this season.
  • Wolfsburg have let slip 15 points from winning positions this term. Only Stuttgart have dropped more points after taking the lead.
  • Only Bayern and Leverkusen have garnered more away wins than Wolfsburg's seven, who've won only three times though on home soil.
  • The reverse fixture finished 4-3 in Wolfsburg's favour, but we back Mainz to gain revenge with goals at a premium this time as they hunt down a surprise Champions League spot.
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