Our Mainz vs Borussia M'gladbach Prediction: 1-2
Mainz vs Borussia M'gladbach in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Friday December 5, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Mainz vs Borussia M'gladbach prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Mainz's Last Match – SC Freiburg vs Mainz
After suffering a 0-4 Germany Bundesliga I loss to SC Freiburg, Mainz must win to get back on track. In that match, Mainz controlled 25% of possession and managed 1 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SC Freiburg | 75% | 14 (10) | 3.32 | 55 |
 Mainz | 25% | 1 (1) | 0.11 | 7 |
Borussia M'gladbach's Last Match – Borussia M'gladbach vs St Pauli
Borussia M'gladbach will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Germany DFB Pokal loss against St Pauli on December 2. In that match, Borussia M'gladbach recorded 48% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia M'gladbach | 48% | 9 (5) | 1.57 | 33 |
 St Pauli | 52% | 5 (5) | 0.72 | 39 |
Mainz vs Borussia M'gladbach Stats
Key Stats
| Mainz | Borussia M'gladbach | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mainz are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Borussia M'gladbach average 1.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Mainz 9-17
Borussia M'gladbach 19-12
What are the odds for this match?
Mainz to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.5
Borussia M'gladbach to win: @3.1