Mainz have made an extremely poor start to the new Bundesliga season, and they will be looking to put that behind them when they return to domestic action this weekend. However, it could be a tricky assignment against an in-form Stuttgart.
Bundesliga Preview
It has been a rocky start to the new Bundesliga season for Mainz, as they currently sit in one of the two automatic relegation spots in the German top-flight. They have picked up just a point from their opening three matches this term, and they have scored just twice across their opening three matches. They certainly have defensive issues to address, as they have allowed nine goals so far this term.
Mainz come into this fixture after suffering a second defeat of the season before the international break. They were outclassed from start to finish in that fixture, as they fell to a heavy 4-0 loss against Werder Bremen. Mainz fell behind inside three minutes, before they allowed three further goals in the second half, including two in the last ten minutes.
Stuttgart have been one of the eye-catching starters to the new Bundesliga season, as they already sit inside the top four spots in the league standings. They have won two of their opening three matches this term, and have scored a league-high of eleven goals in the process.
Five of those were netted in their most recent match before the international break against Freiburg. Stuttgart were excellent in that home fixture, with both Chris Fuhrich and Serhou Guirassy netting two apiece. The other goal in the comfortable win was scored by Enzo Millot.
Mainz vs Stuttgart Head to Head
Stuttgart are unbeaten in their previous six matches against Mainz. However, their only win over that period was secured in this exact fixture last season in May, as they stormed to a 4-1 win on the road. The last win for Mainz in this fixture was secured in 2018. However, they are winless in their last three at home against Stuttgart.
Mainz vs Stuttgart Prediction
This is a huge challenge for Mainz this weekend, as they come up against one of the in-form teams in the division. Stuttgart boasts an excellent overall record in recent showdowns between these sides, and therefore, we will be siding with the away side maintaining their excellent start to the new season.
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