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Mainz 05 vs Wolfsburg Prediction – Bundesliga

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Here you will find the best prediction for Mainz 05 vs Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, along with an analysis of the match and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to offer the best prediction for this match between Mainz 05 and Wolfsburg.

Mainz 05

January 24, 2026 – 14::30
Bundesliga
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 19

Wolfsburg

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Mainz 05 vs Wolfsburg

The best prediction for Mainz 05 vs Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga is that both teams will score. It is expected that the match will tilt slightly in favor of the home team; however, Wolfsburg possesses the ability to pose a threat to the visiting defense. Notably, the “Both Teams to Score – Yes” market has been successful in the last ten games for Wolfsburg and in the last five encounters between the two teams.

Best prediction for Mainz 05 vs Wolfsburg

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both teams to score (riskier suggestion)

Match prediction for Mainz 05 vs Wolfsburg

The teams Mainz 05 and Wolfsburg are set to clash in a match for the 19th round of the Bundesliga. The last time they met in this league edition, the match ended in a 1-1 draw on August 31, 2025. The recent head-to-head records favor the visiting team, which has won 4, drawn 3, and lost 1 of their last 8 matches. In this match, the home factor could play a decisive role, as Wolfsburg shows some differences in performance between home and away games.

Analysis of Mainz 05

After 2 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses, the home team currently sits in 17th position, having accumulated 12 points. In their last match, they lost 2-1 away to FC Köln, following a home victory against Heidenheim, also by 2-1. This team is minimally affected by playing at home, as they have similar results both at home and away, with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses as visitors over their last 30 matches, scoring 19 goals and conceding 24, compared to 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses at home with 18 goals scored and 18 conceded. In their last 9 home matches in the league, Mainz 05 has recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 5 losses, earning 6 points out of a possible 27. The team has conceded goals to opponents in 9 of their last 10 games in this competition, indicating a weak defensive performance. Their home games tend to have low scoring, with fewer than 3 goals in 7 of their last 9 matches. They have conceded the first goal in 11 of their 18 games in this competition and have never managed to come back to win after conceding first.

Entering this clash, Mainz 05 suffered a 2-1 defeat in their trip to Köln, ending a streak of four consecutive matches without a loss in the Bundesliga, with their only goal scored by Stefan Bell. The home team commonly employs a tactical system of 3-5-2, emphasizing quick transitions, mainly through the flanks. In this setup, the two forwards responsible for causing panic in the opponent’s defense are Silas and Phillip Tietz. It’s worth noting that the player tasked with best facilitating the attacking play for his team is midfielder Jae-sung Lee. Missing from this match are players Phillipp Mwene, Robin Zentner, Nadiem Amiri, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Anthony Caci, Benedict Hollerbach, Nikolas Veratschnig, Nelson Weiper, and Maxim Dal, all due to injuries.

Analysis of Wolfsburg

The visiting team is currently in 12th place, having earned 19 points from 5 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. In their penultimate match, they secured a 2-1 victory at home against St. Pauli. In their last outing, they drew 1-1 at home against Heidenheim. Curiously, this team has been stronger away than at home, recording 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses as visitors in their last 30 matches; compared to just 2 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses at their home ground. Their last game as visitors in this competition ended in a heavy 8-1 loss to Bayern Munich. In their last 8 away matches in the league, Wolfsburg recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, earning 10 points from a possible 24. The team has been weak defensively, conceding goals in all of their last 10 games, but their attack has shown consistency, scoring at least once in each of those matches. They have conceded the first goal in 9 of their 18 games in this competition and have never been able to turn the match around after falling behind.

Wolfsburg enters this clash with a 1-1 draw against Heidenheim, marking their second consecutive match without losing in this competition, with Moritz Jenz scoring their sole goal. The visiting team usually lines up in a 4-3-3 formation, prioritizing a more structured style of play with quick transitions down the flanks. In the offensive sector, Mohamed Amoura serves as the main reference, combining mobility with finishing quality. It is also important to highlight that the player responsible for guiding the offensive play for his team will be midfielder Lovro Majer. Missing from this match are Mattias Svanberg, Joakim Maehle, Jonas Wind, Rogério, Jenson Seelt, Bence Dárdai, and Dzenan Pejcinovic, all due to injuries.