2020-21 German Bundesliga – Mainz vs Union Berlin Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Mainz vs Union Berlin kick off? Saturday 6th February, 2021 – 14:30 (UK)
Where is Mainz vs Union Berlin being played? OPEL ARENA, Mainz
Where can I get tickets for Mainz vs Union Berlin? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Mainz vs Union Berlin on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Mainz vs Union Berlin in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
MAINZ
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Zentner; St. Juste, Bell, Niakhate; da Costa, Barreiro, Kohr, Mwene; Latza; Burkardt, Onisiwo
UNAVAILABLE: Quaison (Injured), Glatzel (Isolating)
QUESTIONABLE:
UNION BERLIN
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Luthe; Friedrich, Knoche, Schlotterbeck; Trimmel, Gentner, Andrich, Gießelmann; Ingvartsen; Awoniyi, Teuchert
UNAVAILABLE: Promel (Injured), Becker (Injured), Kruse (Injured), Ujah (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Lenz (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Mainz failed to build on their impressive win over RB Leipzig two weeks ago as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Stuttgart last Friday, which left them seven points from safety. It was the sixth time in their last nine league outings that the 05ers have failed to score, and they will be without Robin Quaison - their joint top scorer on two goals following Jean-Philippe Mateta’s departure - along with new signing Robert Glatzel for this one. Union Berlin are not playing quite as well as they were earlier in the season but Urs Fischer’s side are still picking up points, and held Borussia Monchengladbach to a draw last time out. They also boast the third-best defensive record in the Bundesliga, so a low-scoring win for the visitors could be on the cards here.
