👉 What is the recommended bet for Union Berlin vs Mainz 05?

The prediction and suggested bet for Union Berlin vs Mainz 05, on January 10, 2026, in the analysis written by the Tipsters, is: Draw nullifies stake: Union Berlin ⇒ bet available on Bet365.

👉 What stadium will host Union Berlin vs Mainz 05?

The Union Berlin vs Mainz 05 match on January 10, 2026, will be held in Berlin, at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

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Union Berlin vs Mainz 05 Prediction – Bundesliga

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Here you will find the best prediction for Union Berlin vs Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, along with a match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent results and key statistics from the latest matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Union Berlin and Mainz 05.

Union Berlin

January 10, 2026 – 14::30
Bundesliga
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 16

Mainz 05

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Union Berlin and Mainz 05

The best prediction for Union Berlin vs Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga is that Mainz will not win. This is primarily due to the home team having a squad with stronger individual capabilities, while Mainz is currently in a gray phase. It is worth noting that Union Berlin may be more motivated after winning their last two Bundesliga matches, one of which was against RB Leipzig. Therefore, it is anticipated that the home side can showcase their quality and ultimately secure a favorable result.

Best prediction for Union Berlin vs Mainz 05

Draw nullifies stake: Union Berlin

Match prediction for Union Berlin vs Mainz 05

The teams Union Berlin and Mainz 05 will clash at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in a duel during the 16th round of the Bundesliga. At this stadium, the head-to-head record favors the home team, with four victories in their last four encounters. In fact, the last time they met at this venue was on January 19, 2025, in a Bundesliga match that ended with a victory for FC Union Berlin by a score of (2-1). The goals in that match were scored by Nadiem Amiri (5′) and Robert Skov (24′) for Union Berlin, and by Benedict Hollerbach (1′) for Mainz 05. In this match, the home advantage could play a significant role, as both teams exhibit substantial differences in results achieved at home versus away.

Union Berlin Analysis

The home team is currently in 8th place, having accumulated 21 points with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. In their penultimate match, they won at home against RB Leipzig by (3-1). In their last match, they secured an away victory against FC Köln by (0-1). Interestingly, this team has recorded better results as visitors than at home, with their last 30 matches showing 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses away, scoring 32 goals and conceding 16, compared to 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses at home, scoring 24 goals and conceding 25. In the league, Union Berlin has gained 12 points out of a possible 24, after achieving 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 8 home matches. In their home league matches, the most frequent halftime score has been 0-0 (3 out of 8 games). Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, but their attack has shown consistency, scoring in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition. In 15 games in this competition, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and have never managed to turn the score around.

Union Berlin enters this match following a victory, with a score of 0-1, in their trip to Köln’s stadium, marking their second consecutive win in the Bundesliga: the only goal of the match was scored by András Schäfer. The home club typically employs a tactical system of 3-4-3, favoring a more offensive style of play, attacking through the flanks. The three players expected to cause havoc near the “enemy” box are Ilyas Ansah, Woo-Yeong Jeong, and Oliver Burke. When advancing into offensive play, the team tends to channel attacks down the right side, taking advantage of the depth provided by Christopher Trimmel. Missing for this game are Robert Skov, Andrik Markgraf, and Dmytro Bogdanov, all due to injuries.

Mainz 05 Analysis

After 1 win, 5 draws, and 9 losses, the visiting team is in 18th place, having accumulated 8 points. In their last match, they drew 0-0 with St. Pauli at home, following a previous match where they drew 2-2 away against FC Bayern Munich. Interestingly, this is a team that has been performing better away than at home, as their last 30 games show 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses as visitors, compared to 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses at their own stadium. In their last 7 away league games, Mainz 05 has recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 losses, earning 5 points out of a possible 21.

In this competition, they have not won any of their last 11 games. Defensive solidity has not been their strength, as they have conceded goals in 9 of their last 10 games in this competition. This is a team that rarely scores first: they have only opened the scoring in 3 of their last 15 Bundesliga games, of which they led at halftime in 2 and won in the end in only 1. In 15 matches in this competition, they have conceded the first goal 11 times and have never managed to turn the score around.

Mainz 05 comes into this match after drawing 0-0 against St. Pauli, marking their second consecutive game without defeat in the Bundesliga. The visiting club adopts a tactical system of 5-3-2, aiming for an offensive style of play with high pressing. In this setup, the key players responsible for creating danger in the opposing area are Nelson Weiper and Benedict Hollerbach. When advancing into attack, the team tends to channel their efforts down the right side, maximizing the depth provided by Danny da Costa. Missing for this match are Phillipp Mwene, Robin Zentner, Maxim Leitsch, and Maxim Dal, all due to injuries.