1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfL Bochum: Will the Mainz take revenge for their first-round defeat?

The match will take place in Carnival, where Mainz will face Bochum. The home side is the big favourites. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Mainz

After beating Hertha in the first round, Mainz played two games, which they lost to Eintracht and Leipzig. The results are not the best, so it is no surprise to see them fall to 10th in the standings. Moreover, the top-6 has also moved four points away. Mainz's home statistics remain among the best in the division, namely fifth, +5=3-1, 18:5 goal difference. Separately, we note that Mainz conceded the fewest goals in the league.

Bochum

Bochum is a home team and a formidable opponent, with seven away defeats in nine games. The second round for Bochum began with a 1:0 victory over Wolfsburg. Last year they ended with two losses to Arminia and Union. Before the start of the 19th round, Bochum is just behind Mainz, in 11th position.

Expert Betting Tips

The two home teams are meeting, so Mainz is the favourites logically. Mainz is good at home, the Carnival players beat Wolfsburg and Hertha in December, so they have an excellent chance to take apart Bochum. Here are the following odds for the upcoming meeting: W1 for 1.66, Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 2.96, Correct score 3:0 for 12.00.