Our Mainz vs Holstein Kiel Prediction: 2-1
Mainz vs Holstein Kiel in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 5, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Mainz vs Holstein Kiel 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 – Borussia Dortmund vs Mainz
Mainz will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 Germany Bundesliga I defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund on March 30. In that match, Mainz recorded 56% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 44% | 12 (7) | 2.74 | 52 |
 Mainz | 56% | 10 (3) | 0.78 | 62 |
Holstein Kiel's Last Match – Holstein Kiel vs Werder Bremen
After suffering a 0-3 Germany Bundesliga I loss to Werder Bremen, Holstein Kiel must win to get back on track. In that match, Holstein Kiel controlled 55% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Holstein Kiel | 55% | 6 (0) | 0.48 | 30 |
 Werder Bremen | 45% | 11 (7) | 1.73 | 37 |
Mainz vs Holstein Kiel Stats
Key Stats
| Mainz | Holstein Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.48 | Defence Strength | 1.52 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mainz are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Holstein Kiel average 1.3 scored and 2.4 conceded per game.
Mainz 15-10
Holstein Kiel 13-24
What are the odds for this match?
Mainz to win: @1.45
Draw: @4.5
Holstein Kiel to win: @7
Lineups
Mainz (3-4-2-1) : Robin Zentner, Danny da Costa, Moritz Jenz, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Anthony Caci, Kaishu Sano, Nadiem Amiri, Philipp Mwene, Paul Nebel, Lee Jae-sung, Jonathan Burkardt
Holstein Kiel (3-4-1-2) : Thomas Dahne, Timo Becker, David Zec, Marco Komenda, Lasse Rosenboom, Armin Gigovic, Nicolai Remberg, John Tolkin, Steven Skrzybski, Alexander Bernhardsson, Shuto Machino