👉 What is the recommended bet for Dresden Mainz 05?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Dresden vs Mainz 05 on 18 August 2025, as outlined by our analysts, is: Will both teams score? Yes.

👉 Where will the Dresden Mainz 05 match take place?

The match between Dresden vs Mainz 05 on 18 August 2025 will take place in Dresden at the DDV-Stadion.

👉 What is the most popular bet for this match?

The most favoured bet among analysts for the Dresden Mainz 05 match is the victory for Mainz 05.

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Dresden vs Mainz 05 Prediction – German Cup

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Check out the best predictions for Dresden vs Mainz 05

Here you will find the best prediction for Dresden vs Mainz 05 for the German Cup, along with match analysis and betting tips.

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

Dresden

18 August 2025 – 16::00
DFB Pokal
2025/2026
Round 1

Mainz 05

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

The best prediction for Dresden vs Mainz 05 in the DFB Pokal is that both teams will score at least one goal. While Mainz 05 is expected to control parts of the match, Dynamo Dresden has displayed a positive style of football, with goals regularly on the scoreboard. Notably, the market for “both teams to score” has been a successful bet in the last two official fixtures for Dresden. Thus, an engaging match is anticipated, with both sides likely to create multiple scoring opportunities.

The best prediction for Dresden vs Mainz 05

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live bet prediction)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or triple bet prediction)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)

Match preview: Dresden vs Mainz 05

Dresden and Mainz 05 meet at DDV-Stadion for a match in the DFB Pokal (Round 1). According to our data, there are no recent matches between the two teams.

Team analysis: Dresden

The home team kicks off their campaign in this edition of the DFB Pokal hoping to leverage home advantage for a positive result. They come into this match following a home defeat to Magdeburg (1-2). In their last 10 home matches across all competitions, Dresden has recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. The team’s defence needs improvement, having conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 games, but their attack has been consistent, scoring in 8 of their last 10 matches. Their games tend to be high-scoring, with 20 of their last 23 home matches featuring over 1.5 goals and 15 of those seeing over 2.5 goals. Of their last 15 games, they’ve conceded the first goal 7 times, managing to recover only once.

The SG Dynamo Dresden team enters this match after a 1-2 defeat to Magdeburg, where Christoph Daferner netted their only goal. They typically adopt a 4-3-3 formation, aiming for fast and continuous transitions. Key attacking players include Jakob Lemmer, Stefan Kutschke, and Dominik Kother. Kofi Amoako, Vinko Sapina, and Nils Fröling are expected to control the central midfield, with Fröling being the more offensively minded. Missing the match will be Christoph Daferner and Jakob Zickler due to injury.

Team analysis: Mainz 05

The visitors are set to make their debut in this edition of the DFB Pokal, eager to secure a positive result and surprise the home side. They arrive after an away victory against Saarbrücken (1-4). In their last 10 matches across all competitions, Mainz 05 has secured 6 wins and faced 4 defeats. Their defence has been leaky, allowing goals in 9 of their last 10 games, but their attack remains potent, having scored in 8 of the last 10 encounters. As visitors, they have a tendency towards high-scoring games, with 14 of their last 19 matches ending with over 2.5 goals. In 15 games, they’ve conceded the first goal 7 times, managing to turn the score around only once.

Mainz 05 heads into this match following a goalless draw against Strasbourg in a friendly. They prefer a traditional 3-4-3 formation, with their attacking trio comprising Benedict Hollerbach, Paul Nebel, and Arnaud Nordin. In their attacking play, they often channel their efforts down the right wing, exploiting the depth provided by defender Anthony Caci. Injured players Jae-Sung Lee and Maxim Dal will miss this clash.