Mainz vs Werder Bremen Prediction: A crucial clash for mid-table teams will be played

Mainz vs Werder Bremen: Prediction for the Match on November 1, 2025

At the MEWA Arena, Mainz hosts Bremen in a fixture that offers both teams a chance to shift their season trajectory. Mainz have shown flashes of attacking promise but lack consistency, especially at home. But Bremen have had mixed results away, but arrive with enough potential to upset the balance. 

Historically Bremen hold the edge in direct match-ups, but Mainz at home will aim to leverage familiar surroundings and home support. This match could well hinge on which side can impose their tempo early.

Mainz: Forms and Statistics

Mainz’s recent form has been shaky. In their last six outings across competitions, they have managed just two wins, facing four defeats. Their offensive output has been modest, averaging around 1 goal per match in that span. At home, they have struggled to turn chances into consistent results, and defensively, they have been vulnerable, conceding roughly two goals per game in those matches. 

In terms of head-to-head against Bremen, Mainz have won about 10 of the last 32 encounters, while losing more (16) in that period.

Mainz - Lineups

🔖 Mainz Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Zentner; Costa, Bell, Kohr; Nordin, Amiri, Sano, Mwene; Nebel, Lee; Hollerbach

⛔️ Unavailable: Caci (out), Dal (out), Weiper (doubtful)

👤 Head coach: Sebastian Hoeneß

Werder Bremen: Forms and Statistics

Bremen’s form away has been slightly better, though still inconsistent. In their last six matches, they secured three wins, one draw, and two losses, scoring about 1.33 goals per game in that stretch. They tend to concede fewer than Mainz in similar phases—around 1.5 goals per match in those recent games. While their head-to-head record against Mainz is favourable (with Bremen winning about half of the recent meetings), winning away is still a challenge given Mainz’s home conditions. 

Werder Bremen - Lineups

🔖 Werder Bremen Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Hein; Sugawara, Friedl, Coulibaly, Agu; Lynen, Stage; Puertas, Schmid, Njinmah; Grüll

⛔️ Unavailable: Maximilian Wöber (out), Olivier Deman (out), Mitchell Weiser (out), Julián Malatini (out), Niklas Stark (out), Mio Backhaus (out),

👤 Head coach: Horst Steffen

Mainz vs Werder Bremen: Prediction for the Match on November 1, 2025

Both teams have often found the net in this matchup (BTTS) while the head-to-head record shows Bremen have won around 50% of past meetings; Mainz only about 31%. Matches between Mainz and Bremen tend to have over 2.5 goals, as is shown in about 63% of the games played. Mainz’s home form is particularly inconsistent. They are scoring less but conceding more than desirable for a side looking to climb the table. Bremen’s away results show promise, but they need to be sharper in attack and tighter in defence to claim the three points here.

Bremen has a slight historical edge, but Mainz’s home familiarity may cause a problem. I predict a 1-2 win for Bremen. 

Below are our predictions

Our match prediction: is BTTS for a coefficient of 1.62 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.68 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Lastly: is W2 to win for a coefficient of 3.61 in the Bet365 bookmaker.