Werder take on the visitors Mainz in the round 20 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Friday, January 31st at Weserstadion (Bremen).
Werder unlucky to miss out on European competitions. The Musicians have experienced a tough decline, going from consistent title contenders to suffering relegation from the Bundesliga. Fortunately, they avoided a prolonged stay in the second division, and last season, Ole Werner’s side collected 42 points, only missing out on eighth place—and a Champions League spot—due to goal difference against newly promoted Heidenheim. However, this setback didn’t seem to demoralize Werder, as they remain among the league’s top teams. In December, they enjoyed a four-match winning streak, including a DFB-Pokal victory, but January has been far less kind. They managed only a home draw against a struggling Heidenheim while suffering defeats to RB Leipzig and Augsburg. Their most recent game, however, showed resilience, as they fought back from 0-2 down to earn a draw in Dortmund against Borussia. Despite their recent struggles, Werder's ability to stage comebacks highlights their attacking potential and determination.
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Mainz, under Bo Svensson, navigated a difficult path from relegation battles to European contention. However, they ultimately fell short, and last season completely unraveled, leading to the Danish coach’s dismissal. It wasn’t until the final stretch of the campaign that Mainz secured their Bundesliga survival. Now, under Bo Henriksen, they have managed to win half of their league matches, signaling renewed ambitions for European qualification—despite crashing out of the DFB-Pokal in the fall after a heavy defeat to Bayern Munich. However, January has exposed some cracks, with back-to-back losses against reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen and struggling Union Berlin. They did recover in their most recent outing, securing a 2-0 home win over Stuttgart. While Mainz have had an inconsistent run, their victory against Stuttgart suggests they can still compete with stronger opponents.
Werder won 2-1 away in September, marking their third consecutive victory over Mainz. The match takes place in Bremen, making Werder the logical favorite. However, given both teams' attacking capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities, a neutral bet on "Over 2.5 Total Goals" looks like the safest option.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
