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Bundesliga: Werder Bremen vs Mainz 05
Kickoff Time: 2025-02-01 03:30(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Werder Bremen drew 2-2 away to Borussia Dortmund in the last round. The team has recorded only one win, two draws, and two losses in the last five league matches, which can be described as a mediocre state. Currently, with a record of seven wins, six draws, and six losses, Werder Bremen is ranked ninth in the Bundesliga standings. They primarily use a 3-5-2 formation, excelling in utilizing high pressing in midfield and quick transitions between attack and defense to break through opponents’ defenses. From a statistical perspective, Werder Bremen has scored 33 goals and conceded 36 goals in the league so far, demonstrating decent attacking power, but their defensive weaknesses are also quite evident. Whenever the team’s formation fails to retreat promptly, their defense is easily penetrated by opponents’ quick counterattacks.
Mainz won 2-0 at home against VfB Stuttgart in the last round. The team has achieved three wins and two losses in the last five league matches, showing fairly good form. Currently, with a record of nine wins, four draws, and six losses, Mainz is ranked sixth in the Bundesliga standings, and their overall performance this season has been remarkable. Mainz primarily uses a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their tactical approach is based on solid defense and then utilizing quick counterattacks to find scoring opportunities. They have also been able to create surprises against strong opponents. From a statistical perspective, Mainz has scored 33 goals and conceded 23 goals in the league so far. They not only have stable attacking power but also exhibit rock-solid defense, making them the team with the third fewest goals conceded in the Bundesliga standings.
The two teams are evenly matched in terms of strength, but based on this season’s overall performance and their recent form, Mainz’s performance is clearly more impressive than Werder Bremen’s. Additionally, Mainz’s offensive and defensive performance is significantly superior to Werder Bremen’s. Overall, Mainz, with their more consistently stable performance, is undoubtedly worth a higher rating.
Werder Bremen’s Last 5 Games: DLDLW
25-01-25 Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Werder Bremen
25-01-20 Werder Bremen 0-2 Augsburg
25-01-16 Werder Bremen 3-3 FC Heidenheim
25-01-12 RB Leipzig 4-2 Werder Bremen
23-12-21 Werder Bremen 4-1 Union Berlin
Mainz 05’s Last 5 Games: WLLWW
25-01-25 Werder Bremen 2-0 VfB Stuttgart
25-01-19 Union Berlin 2-1 Mainz 05
25-01-15 Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Mainz 05
25-01-11 Mainz 05 2-0 VfL Bochum
23-12-21 Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 Mainz 05
Head To Head Record:
24-09-15 Mainz 05 1-2 Werder Bremen
24-02-03 Mainz 05 0-1 Werder Bremen
23-09-02 Werder Bremen 4-0 Mainz 05
23-04-08 Mainz 05 2-2 Werder Bremen
22-10-15 Werder Bremen 0-2 Mainz 05
Prediction: Mainz 05 to win or Draw