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Mainz host Stuttgart at the MEWA Arena on Sunday (May 21) in the Bundesliga.
The hosts have struggled in the league recently and are in danger of missing out on European football. Mainz lost 3-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt in their last game, creating a few chances to get on the scoresheet but failing to convert. Mainz are mid-table in ninth place with 45 points.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, have struggled to pick up points, finding themselves in the drop zone with two games left. They drew 1-1 against Bayer Leverkusen last time out. Serhou Guirassy scored the opener from the spot before Leverkusen drew level midway through the second half.
The visitors are 17th in the league with 29 points from 32 games. They will exit the drop zone with maximum points, but failure to win could spell danger for their survival hopes.
Mainz vs Stuttgart Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 31 meetings between Mainz and Stuttgart, who lead 13-10.
- The visitors are unbeaten in five games in the fixture.
- The hosts are without a clean sheet in six league games.
- Only four of the 05ers' 11 league defeats this season have come at home.
- Only one of the Reds' six league wins this season has come on away from home.
- Mainz have conceded 49 goals in the Bundesliga this season, the joint-most of all the teams in the top half of the standings.
Mainz vs Stuttgart Prediction
Mainz are on a three-game losing streak and have won just two of their last nine games. They have, however, lost just one of their last eight home league games and will fancy their chances here.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, are on a run of back-to-back winless outings and are without a win in three games across competitions. They have struggled on the road this season and could see defeat here.
Prediction: Mainz 2-1 Stuttgart
Mainz vs Stuttgart Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Mainz
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Six of the hosts' last seven games have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both teams have scored in the visitors' last seven games.)
