Mainz 05 Bochum betting prediction

The home team comes to this stage of the DFB Pokal (2nd Round) after having eliminated Havelse with a away win by (0‑0), after extended time, in the previous round. This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 26 conceded; against 2 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses at their stadium, with 14 goals scored and 27 conceded. In their last match, for the Bundesliga, they got a home loss against Werder Bremen by (0‑1). In the last 10 home matches Mainz 05 has won 1, tied 2 and lost 7. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. They have conceded the first goal in 9 of their 15 matches, and have only turned the score around in 1. In the last 7 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 4 of their 9 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Mainz 05 come to this clash unmotivated after a 0-1 home defeat to Werder Bremen, registering in this way the fifth consecutive official game without winning. The home team like to play in their midfield, with the aim of trying to catch their opponent through the counterattack. When they invest in the offensive process, they usually do it through the right aisle, in order to take advantage of the depth offered by side Aarón Martín. On the other hand, Jean-Philippe Mateta is the highlight of Mainz 05, with 10 goals scored. For this match the coach cannot count on Ádám Szalai, Phillipp Mwene and Levin Öztunali, all with physical problems.

Confirmed Lineup: Robin Zentner, Luca Kilian, Alexander Hack, Moussa Niakhaté, Jeremiah St. Juste, Danny Latza, Leandro Barreiro, Robin Quaison, Jonathan Burkardt, Karim Onisiwo, Jean-Paul Boëtius.
Coach: B. Henriksen.