FSV Mainz 05 vs SV Darmstadt 1898 Prediction: Main to win and BTTS

On Saturday 6th March 2024 at the MEWA ARENA, Mainz 05 will take on Darmstadt 98, who are presently facing relegation, to solidify their spot in the Bundesliga for the next season. Darmstadt 98 is now six points behind Mainz 05 for a berth in the relegation play-off, but they are in dire need of a win with seven games remaining and 14 points. With 20 points, Der FSV is ranked sixteenth.

In 13 Bundesliga home games this season, Mainz 05 has collected 13 points (W3 D4 L6) out of a possible 39 points. Der FSV wants to extend their winning run at home, which dates back to February 7 against Union Berlin, to four games—two draws, two losses, and zero wins. Darmstadt 98 has only won one league away game all season, with five draws, seven losses, and a dismal run of performances away from home. To break their nine-game winning run on the road (Wins 0 Draws 5 Losses 4), SV Darmstadt 98 will be eliminated. Their most recent away victory was against Augsburg in October 2023.

Mainz 05 has won two, drawn two, and lost two of their last six league games.

With three wins, eleven draws, and thirteen losses thus far this season in the Bundesliga, Mainz 05's record is a dismal one. With 11 percent of games won, Mainz 05 is presently ranked 16th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. The home record of Mainz 05 is dismal, with 3 victories, 4 ties, and 6 defeats. Additionally, their record on the road is regarded as appalling due to their 0 wins, 7 ties, and 7 defeats.

This season, Mainz 05 has scored 22 goals in the Bundesliga.

Darmstadt 98 has a very poor overall record in the Bundesliga this season, with two wins, eight ties, and seventeen defeats. With 7% of games won, Darmstadt 98 is presently ranked 18th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. The home record of Darmstadt 98 is extremely bad, with 1 victory, 3 ties, and 10 defeats. Due to their 1 victory, 5 ties, and 7 defeats, their away record is likewise regarded as being extremely bad.

This season, Darmstadt 98 has scored 28 goals in the Bundesliga.

Mainz is just 6 points above Darmstadt. As both teams will be playing for the win to avoid relegation, we anticipate the game to be keenly contested resulting in many tackles and bookings. Hence we anticipate over 5.5 bookings in the game. Also, we believe Mainz may win in this game that will e keenly contested.