Mainz vs Werder Bremen prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2024-09-14 15:30.
[p]Picking up back-to-back league draws was probably not how Mainz dreamt of starting their 2024/25 campaign, but it shows the resilience Bo Henriksen has instilled in his team. The 05ers have suffered just two defeats across all competitions since the Dane took the reins in February (W7, D7), coming from behind to earn a draw or victory on no fewer than five occasions![/p]
[p]That includes a 3-3 stalemate at Stuttgart in the final game before the international break, a result which means Mainz are unbeaten across 11 Bundesliga fixtures (W5, D6) for the first time since 2010. Such form should be growing confidence amongst the fanbase that, after they avoided relegation last season, Henriksen could guide the club towards their first top-six finish since 2016.[/p]
[p]They may find life tough against opponents Werder Bremen, who have lost just three of the last 16 away H2Hs (W10, D3). The visitors could do with a victory themselves in this clash, given they have also drawn their opening two fixtures – a 2-2 stalemate against Augsburg in their opening match preceded a goalless home draw against Borussia Dortmund prior to the international break.[/p]
[p]Manager Ole Werner believes that his side “couldn’t have played much better” in that clash, but after having just one shot on target across the 90 minutes, fans will perhaps be demanding a better attacking display from the River Islanders. History suggests that might well happen on the road, as Bremen have scored in 11 of their last 12 Bundesliga away games (W4, D5, L3) – a run that includes a 1-0 win at Mainz in February.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri has netted in each of their three competitive games so far this season, comfortably eclipsing his tally of one goal from 24 appearances last season! Bremen defender Niklas Stark could be charged with putting the brakes on that run, although he might have bad memories of facing Mainz. Not only has he won only one of eight away H2Hs (D4, L3), he received his only career red card when facing them in 2016.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Mainz scored first in eight of their last nine home league games (W5, D4).[/p]
[p][i]Written by Matt Jones[/i][/p]