Mainz vs Union Berlin Odds, Predictions and Picks – Insiders – Insiders Betting Digest
- Mainz have played out draws in each of their last two matches and remain in the relegation playoff spot
- Union Berlin have gone unbeaten across their last five matches in the Bundesliga
- Union hold the head-to-head advantage after losing just once in their last ten matches against Mainz in all competitions
The competitive action on the Bundesliga schedule kicks off on Friday this week, as two of the sides in the bottom four positions clash. There will be pressure on both Bundesliga teams to land maximum points, as a victory could see either end the round outside of the bottom three places. You can find the latest Mainz vs Union Berlin odds and our picks here.
Mainz vs Union Berlin Picks
- Spread: Union Berlin (+240)
Mainz vs Union Berlin Odds
| Team | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Mainz | +120 |
| Draw | +235 |
| Union Berlin | +240 |
The Mainz vs Union Berlin odds show the hosts as the commanding +120 favorites this weekend. A win for the visitors is the outside selection at the Bundesliga odds available at +240, with the draw priced up at +235. For more information about where to place your bets read our BetUS Review!
Mainz vs Union Berlin Information
Mainz vs Union Berlin
Location of the Game: MEWA ARENA, Mainz, Germany
Date & Time: Friday, January 19, 2024. 2:30 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN
Mainz vs Union Berlin Analysis
Mainz Preview
It has been a challenging first half to the season for Mainz, and they are in direct danger of suffering relegation this term. They come into this round of matches sitting 16th in the German Bundesliga standings after winning just once in their opening 17 matches. Meanwhile, they have failed to claim maximum points in their last five, and have played out three draws in their last four.
Their winless streak is the second-longest of all the Bundesliga teams at present, as they have failed to claim victory in their last seven. However, five of the Bundesliga matchups over that period have ended in draws. Mainz have picked up eleven points so far this term, which marks their second-weakest start to a top-flight season in their history.
Mainz Projected Lineup
(3-1-4-2) Zentner, van den Berg, Caci, Fernandes, Kohr, Papela, Krauss, Mwene, Widmer, Burkardt, Onisiwo
Mainz Injuries
Jae-Sung Lee will be unavailable for Mainz this weekend, as he is away on international duty. Meanwhile, Stefan Bell and Nelson Weiper will miss out due to injury.
Union Berlin Preview
The 2023-24 season couldn’t be more contrasting from the campaign that Union achieved when finishing in the Champions League spots last term. They come into this round of matches after picking up just four wins this term, and Union is currently just three points clear of the relegation places in the current Bundesliga standings. However, there has been a clear upturn in their fortunes, as the Bundesliga scores show that they have won two of their last four.
The decision to fire Urs Fischer wasn’t a popular one among fans, but the club has lost once in their five matches since his departure. That is a huge contrast in their fortunes before his departure after losing nine on the bounce. Furthermore, Union has avoided defeat in all away matches since Nenad Bjelica was appointed as the new head coach.
Union Berlin Projected Lineup
(5-3-2) Ronnow, Juranovic, Vogt, Leite, Knoche, Gosens, Haberer, Aaronson, Kral, Volland, Kaufmann
Union Berlin Injuries
Sheraldo Becker and Rani Khedira remain absent due to injury for Union, while Aissa Laidouni is away on international duty.
Mainz vs Union Berlin Pick and Prediction
There is certainly a value angle in the Mainz vs Union Berlin odds this weekend. The visitors have enjoyed an upturn in form since the arrival of Bjelica, and they look set to move clear of the bottom three over the coming weeks. They have won four of their last five Bundesliga clashes with Mainz, and we will be siding with that trend to continue on Friday.
- Pick: Union Berlin (+240)
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