Union Berlin moved back up to second in the Bundesliga table and they will try to maintain the pressure on Bayern Munich with another victory against Mainz. Our sportsbook offers the best markets and bonuses for the German top-flight league.
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Union Berlin: Flying High
Competing in only their fourth Bundesliga season, Union continues to exceed expectations. The capital club is showing last term’s fifth-place finish was no fluke in what’s been a club-record campaign so far. After ending 2022 on a three-match winless streak, they kicked off the new year with four successive wins across all competitions.
And even though their attacking duo Sheraldo Becker and Jordan Siebatcheu are going through a rough patch in front of goal, they’re sitting second in the standings, just one point behind leaders Bayern Munich. They have the second-best record at home with no defeats in eight games.
Union has scored 10 goals from set pieces, more than any other Bundesliga side. They also have the highest number of headed goals. They are one of the most organized teams in the domestic league and we will continue to include them in our soccer picks and parlays. They missed out on the deadline day signing of Spanish international Isco, but must put that disappointment behind them as they try to keep up the pressure on leaders Bayern Munich.
While finishing inside the top-four positions of the Bundesliga for the first time in the club’s history will be Urs Fischer’s priority after missing out by a single point last season, the former Basel boss would clearly love to deliver Union’s first-ever major trophy in the modern era. He has a fully fit squad with one exception: midfielder Morten Thorsby, who continues his recovery from an operation.
Mainz: Ups and Downs
Having finished eighth in the Bundesliga last season, which represented their highest finish for six years, Mainz appeared to be kicking on even further this time around after winning three of their opening five matches of the campaign.
However, Bo Svensson is arguably in his stickiest situation since being appointed as manager two years ago. His side collected just two points from their last six matches before beating relegation-threatened Bochum last weekend.
They got knocked out from the German Cup in midweek action, losing 4-0 to Bayern Munich and registering just one shot on target. However, Svensson’s main focus will almost certainly be on adding more points between them and the relegation zone across the coming weeks, which is exactly what he achieved in miraculous fashion in his first half-season in charge of the club. If you’re betting online, you shouldn’t trust them on the road.
Mainz will almost certainly remain without Robin Zentner, Delano Burgzorg, Jonathan Burkardt and Marlon Mustapha through injury for this important fixture, which does not improve Svensson’s chances of returning home with point/s.
Union Berlin vs Mainz Head-to-Head
The hosts haven’t lost a league game here since last February, winning 10 of 14 – a run that started with a 3-1 win over Mainz. Another home victory would come as no surprise as they’ve also never lost a top-flight mutual encounter at his venue against Mainz. The visitors will travel with confidence following an impressive 5-2 success over Bochum last weekend, and their first league victory since October. Union has the best home defense in the league with just seven goals allowed in eight fixtures.
Union Berlin vs Mainz Match Information
- Match: Union Berlin (11-3-4) vs Mainz (6-5-7)
- Location: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin
- Day/Time: Saturday, Feb. 4, 9:30 a.m. ET
- Union Berlin vs Mainz Live Stream: fubo.tv
Union Berlin vs Mainz Betting Lines
Union Berlin vs Mainz Picks and Prediction
The hosts enter this clash as favorites being priced at -105 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest soccer odds while the goal line is set at 2½.
Union Berlin can move back to the top of the Bundesliga standings, even if only for a day or so, should they beat Mainz to claim four league wins in a row for the first time since last April. With just one clean sheet across their last six league road outings, Mainz’s backline can expect another busy day at the office, especially as the hosts average 2.13 goals per home league clash this season.
The Union Berlin are listed at -105 in our Vegas Bundesliga lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Union Berlin, you have a chance to win $95. The Mainz are +300, offering a chance to win $300 on a $100 wager. The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Union Berlin a 51.21% chance to win, with Mainz at 25.00%.
Union Berlin vs Mainz Match Detail
