Wolfsburg vs. Mainz 05 – Prediction and Betting Tips | May 18, 2024

Wolfsburg hosts Mainz 05 at the Volkswagen Arena on May 18, 2024, at 2:30 PM UK time in the final gameweek of the Bundesliga season. With Wolfsburg having little to play for and Mainz fighting to avoid relegation, this match promises to be an intriguing encounter. Wolfsburg aims to end their season on a high note, while Mainz looks to secure their top-flight status for another year.
Detailed Analysis
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg’s recent form has seen them escape the threat of relegation, currently sitting 12th in the Bundesliga table. Under Ralph Hasenhuttl, appointed on March 17, the team has shown resilience, climbing from 14th place and creating a gap from the relegation zone. Despite a 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich last weekend, ending a three-match winning streak, Wolfsburg can be satisfied with their season turnaround.
Hasenhuttl’s tenure began with a home defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach, but since then, Wolfsburg has been strong at the Volkswagen Arena. Winning three consecutive home games for the first time since August-September 2023 is a realistic goal as they face Mainz.
Mainz 05
Mainz enters this match on a high after a stunning 3-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Leandro Barreiro and Jae-Sung Lee were instrumental in the win, helping Mainz move out of the relegation zone. Since a devastating 8-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on March 9, Bo Henriksen’s side has been undefeated in the Bundesliga, climbing to 15th place with 32 points.
Mainz’s form under Henriksen has been remarkable, with four wins and four draws since that heavy defeat. They now control their destiny and need a point against Wolfsburg to ensure safety, barring an unlikely large-margin victory by Union Berlin against Freiburg.
Head-to-Head and Previous Encounters
In recent encounters, Wolfsburg has had the upper hand over Mainz. Their last meeting saw Wolfsburg secure a 3-0 victory at the Opel Arena. Historically, Wolfsburg has been strong at home against Mainz, and they will look to continue this trend.
Team News
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg faces several injury concerns heading into the final match:
- Aster Vranckx: Knee injury, doubtful
- Yannick Gerhardt: Hamstring injury, out
- Lukas Nmecha: Muscular injury, out
- Dzenan Pejcinovic: Metatarsal injury, out
- Mattias Svanberg: Shoulder injury, out
Jonas Wind, Wolfsburg’s top scorer with 11 goals, will be key to their attacking efforts. Wind has been in good form at home, scoring in back-to-back matches against Bochum and Darmstadt.
Wolfsburg’s possible starting lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Casteels
- Defenders: Lacroix, Bornauw, Jenz
- Midfielders: Maehle, Majer, Arnold, Paredes
- Forwards: Baku, Wind, Wimmer
Mainz 05
Mainz has fewer injury concerns compared to their hosts:
- Karim Onisiwo: Finger injury, likely to be checked before the match
- Maxim Leitsch: Muscle injury, out
Jonathan Burkardt, with five goals during Mainz’s undefeated streak, will be crucial alongside Jae-Sung Lee, who has four goals in the same period.
Mainz 05’s possible starting lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Zentner
- Defenders: Kohr, Van den Berg, Hanche-Olsen
- Midfielders: Caci, Barreiro, Amiri, Mwene
- Forwards: Gruda, Lee, Burkardt
Prediction
Match Outcome
Given Wolfsburg’s strong home form and Mainz’s desperate need to secure a point, this match is likely to be competitive. However, Mainz’s recent form and motivation to stay in the Bundesliga might give them the edge.
(Odds are taken from bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.T&Cs apply, 18+)
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Wolfsburg 1-2 Mainz 05 odds at 9.00 bet365
Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score
With both teams having strong attacking options and Mainz’s need to secure a point, it’s likely that both teams will find the net.
Prediction: Yes
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Considering both teams’ recent performances and goal-scoring capabilities, this match is likely to have over 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 2.5
Hot Stat
Jonathan Burkardt has scored five goals during Mainz’s eight-game undefeated streak, making him a key player to watch.
118 average Markets available for Wolfsburg v Mainz
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| Mainz #6-3 |
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| 501 |
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| No Goal |
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| 12 |
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| No Goalscorer (Mainz) |
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| 4.333 |
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| No Goalscorer (Mainz) |
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| 4.333 |
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| Under 4.50 |
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| 1.012 |
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| Mainz – No |
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| 1.333 |
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| Mainz Only |
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| 4 |
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| Under 2.5 & No |
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| Wolfsburg – 3+ Goals |
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| 6.5 |
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| Mainz – 3+ Goals |
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| 4.333 |
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| 1.1 |
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| 1.11 |
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