Stuttgart vs Mainz prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2024-08-30 13:30.
[p]Having been beaten in just one of their last 16 Bundesliga matches in the 2023/24 campaign (W12, D3), Stuttgart began this season with a disappointing 3-1 defeat at Freiburg. The last time they lost on matchday one was back in 2020, also against Freiburg, and in a twist of fate it was a loss which they followed with a victory against Mainz, the opponents they face again on matchday two this weekend! [/p]
[p]Die Schwaben will be looking for a repeat of that triumph as they’re currently unbeaten in 12 league home matches (W9, D3) – their longest such run in 15 years! Add in that the club are unbeaten in eight Bundesliga H2Hs with Mainz (W6, D2) and their manager Sebastian Hoeneß’s fantastic record of having lost only one of 21 Bundesliga home matches in charge to date (W14, D6) – seeing his side score at least once in each of those 21 – then this match could be a recipe for Stuttgart to kick start their season. [/p]
[p]In a stark contrast, Mainz went 20 games without a Bundesliga away win before picking up a 3-1 victory at Wolfsburg in their last game of the 2023/24 campaign, their longest-ever spell without a victory on the road in the top flight. Only netting the first goal three times away from home throughout last season didn’t help their cause, conceding the opener in the first half on ten occasions. [/p]
[p]Bo Henriksen’s side are unbeaten in their most recent ten league games however (W5, D5), picking up a draw against Union Berlin in their league opener this season. Across the last ten matchdays, Die Nullfünfer have collected 20 points, the same tally as Stuttgart and a points return only bettered by two clubs in the German elite, so they’ll arrive at the MHP Arena with plenty of reasons to be confident.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Stuttgart’s summer signing Ermedin Demirović already has four career goals in seven appearances against Mainz, and has scored two in his first three competitive games for his new club. Watch out for Dominik Kohr, who, including friendlies, has been booked in each of his last four appearances for Mainz, and in six of his last eight matches overall.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Stuttgart led at half-time in 12 of their 17 home Bundesliga matches last season and never lost (W10, D2).[/p]
[p]Written by Ben Olawumi[/p]