Wolfsburg vs Mainz prediction and betting tips on May 18, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 34th round of the German Bundesliga on May 18, 2024, Wolfsburg will face Mainz. The hosts are already looking forward to their holidays, while the guests aim to finish fifteenth to avoid the relegation playoffs.
Key statistics and trends:
- Wolfsburg won three in a row before losing to Bayern.
- Mainz is unbeaten in 8 consecutive matches.
- The most common result between the clubs in Wolfsburg is a 3-0 win for the hosts (four times).
- Wolfsburg scored 33% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes, the highest percentage in the league. However, they scored only 5% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes, the lowest percentage.
- Mainz scored 28% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
Wolfsburg - Form analysis: remembered how to win towards the end of the season
The "Wolves" decided to continue with Niko Kovač this season, although last year they did not achieve significant progress. Ultimately, the Croatian was dismissed in March, and Hasenhüttl was brought in. It is understood that the expectations from the Austrian will be for the next season. Initially, things did not go well in his new role. However, the team took full advantage of an easier schedule, defeating a struggling Freiburg and the relegation battlers, Bochum and Darmstadt. But Bayern secured a solid 2-0 win against them.
Mainz - Form analysis: improved towards the season's end
The "Carnival Club" was recently considered a contender for European competitions, and their coach, Svensson, was rumored to be moving to top clubs. However, this season started poorly, and even Bo Svensson's dismissal did not change much. It was only when his compatriot Henriksen took over that the team started actively fighting for points. After an 8-1 thrashing by Bayern, they went on an unbeaten run, which helped them escape the danger zone. They also recently thrashed Borussia Dortmund 3-0.
Wolfsburg: Team news
Lukas Nmecha is still recovering.
Mainz: Team news
Mainz will be without Onisiwo, Bell, Leitsch, and Ngankam. Amiri is doubtful.
Possible starting lineups for Wolfsburg vs Mainz:
Wolfsburg (possible lineup): Casteels - Paredes, Jenz, Lacroix, Maehle - Gerhardt, Arnold, Wimmer, Maier, Baku - Wind
Mainz (possible lineup): Zentner - Hanche-Olsen, van den Berg, Fernandes - Caci, Lee Jae-sung, Burkardt, Kohr, Barreiro, Widmer - Ajorque
Previous matches
In the 2022-2023 season, Wolfsburg won three in a row against Mainz. However, in January, the "Carnival Club" managed to secure a draw against them.
Free prediction for the Wolfsburg vs Mainz match on May 18:
The "Carnival Club" is in great form. However, it is unlikely they will repeat the thrashing they gave Dortmund - bet on the guests with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.62).