Mainz vs Stuttgart prediction 21/05/2023

• Date: 21/05/2023
• Competition: Bundesliga
• KO: 14:30 UK / 15:30 CEST
• Venue: MEWA ARENA (Mainz)

An intriguing Bundesliga contest takes place at the MEWA Arena on Saturday as Mainz hosts relegation-threatened Stuttgart at the MEWA ARENA. 

Mainz vs Stuttgart Betting Tips: BTTS / over 2.5 goals

While Mainz has secured their place in the league for another year, Stuttgart finds themselves in a perilous position, desperately needing points to avoid relegation. With only two games left in the season, Stuttgart´s chances of avoiding the drop would be significantly bolstered should they emerge with all three points. 

However, this fixture looks ripe for goals, with Stuttgart´s away record in the division particularly strong with respect to the BTTS and over 2.5 goal markets. The visitors have seen both teams score in each of their last seven league games. Additionally, five of those matches saw at least three goals scored, showcasing their attacking prowess and propensity for an entertaining spectacle.

Stuttgart's away record further bolsters the expectation of a goal-laden affair. In eight of their last nine away Bundesliga games, Stuttgart has seen both teams finding the net, underlining their attacking potency and vulnerability at the back when playing on the road.

Mainz, when playing on their home turf, has been no stranger to high-scoring encounters. In eight of their last ten home Bundesliga games, the hosts´ have seen both teams scoring, including each of their last four matches at the MEWA ARENA. Furthermore, their recent home fixtures have produced a total of 13 goals, highlighting their capacity to provide an exciting spectacle for their loyal support.

While Mainz may have lost their previous three games after enjoying an impressive ten-match unbeaten streak, they still possess the ability to pose a threat to Stuttgart's leaky defence. Determined to end their season on a positive note, Mainz are unlikely to lay down, despite having little left to play for in this contest.

Indeed, Stuttgart's struggles on the road could play into Mainz's hands, with the visitors in possession of an appalling away record which has seen them win just one of their last 26 away Bundesliga matches. Their susceptibility to conceding goals away from home is evident, with BTTS occurring in 75% of their away matches this season.

Considering the significance of the fixture for Stuttgart's survival hopes and the attacking potency displayed by both teams, spectators and bettors can anticipate an exciting clash with numerous scoring opportunities. With that in mind, we´re taking the BTTS pick, with the expectation being that Stuttgart will push for all three points and, with it, bring us over the 2.5-goal mark as well.