Augsburg vs Mainz 05: Stats Preview | Bundesliga 2024/25
Previous Meetings
Augsburg and Mainz 05 have faced each other 28 times in the Bundesliga, with Mainz holding a slight edge with 12 wins to Augsburg's 10. Six matches have ended in draws. In their most recent meeting in April 2023, Mainz 05 claimed a 2-1 victory at home. Karim Onisiwo and Leandro Barreiro scored for Mainz, while Florian Niederlechner netted a consolation for Augsburg.
Team Form
Augsburg have had a mixed start to the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, winning two, drawing one, and losing three of their opening six matches. They currently sit 10th in the table, four points behind Mainz. Mainz, meanwhile, have made a strong start to the campaign, winning four and drawing two of their first six games. They are currently fourth in the standings, level on points with third-placed RB Leipzig.
Key Players
Augsburg's key player is Fredrik Jensen, the Danish midfielder who has scored three goals and provided two assists in six Bundesliga appearances this season. Other key players include Niederlechner, who has scored twice, and goalkeeper Rafal Gikiewicz. Mainz's key player is Onisiwo, the Austrian striker who has scored four goals in six Bundesliga appearances this season. Other key players include Barreiro, who has scored three goals, and midfielder Anton Stach.
Predicted Lineups
Augsburg (3-5-2): Gikiewicz; Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Oxford; Caligiuri, Gruezo, Jensen, Rexhbecaj, Pedersen; Niederlechner, Demirovic Mainz (3-4-2-1): Zentner; Bell, Hack, Caci; Widmer, Kohr, Stach, Aaron; Barreiro, Onisiwo; Ingvartsen
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, with both teams in good form. However, Mainz's strong start to the season and their recent victory over Augsburg give them a slight edge. Prediction: Mainz 05 to win 2-1
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