Preview and odds analysis for Mainz vs Gladbach at 02:30 on December 6, Round 13 of the Bundesliga

Preview and odds for Mainz vs Gladbach (02:30, 6/12). Predictions, expected lineups, and expert analysis for the Bundesliga Round 13 match between Mainz and Gladbach.

Preview Mainz vs Gladbach

90-minute odds: 0 : 1/4

Total goals: 2 3/4

Mainz currently sit last with 6 points from 12 games (1 win, 3 draws, 8 losses), goal difference -20. They recently suffered a 0-4 defeat to Freiburg, dropping to the bottom for the first time in two years. Mainz have only one Bundesliga victory this season (4-1 against Augsburg in September), are seeking a new coach after firing Bo Henriksen, and remain winless at home (0 wins in 6 matches).

Gladbach are 12th with 13 points (3 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses), goal difference +2, unbeaten in their last 4 Bundesliga matches (2 wins, 2 draws) following a 0-0 draw with RB Leipzig, but recently lost 1-2 to St Pauli in the DFB-Pokal. They average 1.96 goals per game, have won 2 of their last 3 away matches, with a powerful offense (7 goals in the last 2 away games).

Gladbach show superior form and away performance despite a poor historical record (0 wins in last 9 matches against Mainz). Mainz are weak overall but their home advantage could be challenging. The game promises intensity, with Gladbach expected to dominate and win narrowly due to strong attack, while Mainz will counterattack mainly on set pieces.