The encounter between Borussia M'gladbach and Mainz 05 is set to kick off at 14:30 on Saturday, 19/09.
This Bundesliga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
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2nd Half Borussia M'gladbach Win
Why we predict Borussia M'gladbach to win the second half
Our suggested pick is Second Half – Borussia M'gladbach Win for the Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05 encounter.
We anticipate Borussia M'gladbach to grow into the game and finish strongly. With attacking substitutes and home momentum, they could take control after the break and win the second half.
Key Betting Insights
Borussia M'gladbach
Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
11 matches against Mainz 05 ended in a draw
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Mainz 05
Scored 17 goals in their last 5 matches
11 matches against Borussia M'gladbach ended in a draw
Won 3 of their last 5 matches
2nd Half Borussia M'gladbach Win: 2/1
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Borussia M'gladbach Preview
Borussia M'gladbach has completed 3 fixtures in the Bundesliga, securing 0 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 0 points per game. In the Bundesliga, the team has scored 3 goals (1 per game) and conceded 12 (4 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Borussia M'gladbach has played 41 matches, scoring 57 goals (1.39 per match) and conceding 70 (1.71 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Borussia M'gladbach
Goals Scored:57
Goals Conceded:70
Average Goals Scored:1.39
Average Goals Conceded:1.71
Wins:12
Goal Difference:-13
Date
Game
Result
19/09
Borussia M'gladbach
3 - 4
Mainz 05
L
12/09
Freiburg
5 - 0
Borussia M'gladbach
L
05/09
Borussia M'gladbach
3 - 4
Elversberg
L
29/08
RB Leipzig
3 - 0
Borussia M'gladbach
L
23/08
Schott Mainz
0 - 5
Borussia M'gladbach
W
Borussia M'gladbach to win the match: 9/4
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Mainz 05 Preview
Across 3 Bundesliga matches, Mainz 05 has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 1.33 points per fixture. In those games they scored 6 (2 per match) and conceded 3 (1 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Mainz 05 has earned 20 wins from 52 matches across all competitions, scoring 76 goals (1.46 per match) and conceding 68 (1.31 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Mainz 05
Goals Scored:76
Goals Conceded:68
Average Goals Scored:1.46
Average Goals Conceded:1.31
Wins:20
Goal Difference:8
Date
Game
Result
19/09
Borussia M'gladbach
3 - 4
Mainz 05
W
12/09
Mainz 05
1 - 3
Eintracht Frankfurt
L
06/09
Hamburger SV
0 - 5
Mainz 05
W
29/08
Mainz 05
0 - 0
Paderborn
D
23/08
Krieschow
0 - 9
Mainz 05
W
Mainz 05 to win the match: 6/5
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Statistical Insights for Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Borussia M'gladbach vs Mainz 05 fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Borussia M'gladbach
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
L
W
W
1.2
Home
L
W
W
D
D
1.6
Away
L
L
W
L
D
0.8
Mainz 05
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
W
D
W
2
Home
L
D
L
L
L
0.2
Away
W
W
W
W
D
2.6
Home Win
15/8
34.72%
Draw
13/5
27.4%
Favourite
Away Win
21/20
48.78%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Borussia M'gladbach
12
last 5 matches
Mainz 05
19
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Mainz 05 scored +58% more goals than Borussia M'gladbach in the last 5 matches.
Borussia M'gladbach and Mainz 05 goals scored count, last 5 matches
Freiburg
0
Elversberg
3
RB Leipzig
0
Schott Mainz
5
Hoffenheim
4
4
Borussia M'gladbach
1
Eintracht Frankfurt
5
Hamburger SV
0
Paderborn
9
Krieschow
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Borussia M'gladbach
12
last 5 matches
Mainz 05
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Borussia M'gladbach conceded +100% more goals than Mainz 05 in the last 5 matches.
Borussia M'gladbach and Mainz 05 goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Freiburg
5
Elversberg
4
RB Leipzig
3
Schott Mainz
0
Hoffenheim
0
3
Borussia M'gladbach
3
Eintracht Frankfurt
0
Hamburger SV
0
Paderborn
0
Krieschow
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Key metrics
Corners
Borussia M'gladbach
31
last 5 matches
Mainz 05
33
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Mainz 05 received +6% more corners than Borussia M'gladbach in the last 5 matches.
Borussia M'gladbach and Mainz 05 corners count, last 5 matches
Freiburg
2
Elversberg
13
RB Leipzig
6
Schott Mainz
8
Hoffenheim
2
4
Borussia M'gladbach
4
Eintracht Frankfurt
5
Hamburger SV
11
Paderborn
9
Krieschow
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Cards
Borussia M'gladbach
11
last 5 matches
Mainz 05
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Borussia M'gladbach received +10% more cards than Mainz 05 in the last 5 matches.
Borussia M'gladbach and Mainz 05 cards count, last 5 matches
Freiburg
3
Elversberg
3
RB Leipzig
0
Schott Mainz
1
Hoffenheim
4
5
Borussia M'gladbach
0
Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Hamburger SV
1
Paderborn
1
Krieschow
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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