Mainz and Schalke lock horns in the Bundesliga this Friday. The home side is sitting pretty in the top half of the table, while the away team is second from the bottom.
We check out the current German Bundesliga standings and look ahead to the hectic Bundesliga schedule as the end of the campaign approaches. We also provide our Mainz vs Schalke 04 picks.
Mainz vs. Schalke Information
Mainz vs Schalke
Location of the game: MEWA Arena, Mainz.
Date & Time: Friday, May 5, 2: 30PM EST.
How to watch: ESPN+
Recent Scores
Mainz has been one of the form Bundesliga teams of late, recently putting together an impressive ten-game unbeaten run. However, that streak ended in emphatic style last Sunday, as Mainz lost 3-0 at Wolfsburg.
Schalke picked up a massive three points in their last game. Sepp van den Berg and Dominick Drexler netted in a 2-1 home victory over Werder Bremen. Read on for our Mainz vs Schalke 04 picks and predictions.
Mainz vs. Schalke Analysis
Mainz finished in eighth spot at the end of the 2021-22 Bundesliga campaign, and the 05ers are hoping to do even better this time around.
They sit eighth at present, racking up 45 points from 30 league games. They have won 12, drawn nine and lost nine so far.
Bo Svensson’s side recently went on an incredible undefeated run in the league. They won six and drew four of ten matches on their Bundesliga schedule before last weekend’s 3-0 loss at Wolfsburg.
Mainz has been superb at home in recent months. Since a 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in January, they have dropped just four league points at MEWA Arena.
Schalke’s battle to avoid instant relegation
Having worked hard to secure promotion from the 2. Bundesliga last term, Schalke is desperate to avoid an instant relegation back to the second tier.
They sit second from bottom in the current German Bundesliga standings after a tough season so far. They have shown signs of life of late, though, winning two of their last three.
Both teams have a lot to play for in this one, which should make for an interesting matchup in Mainz. Below you will find the recent Bundesliga scores between the two sides and our Mainz vs Schalke 04 picks.
Odds Breakdown
Mainz
Being the home side and well above their opponent in the league table, Mainz will be looking for all three points. The latest Bundesliga odds for a home win are -163.
Schalke
The pressure is on Schalke, but they have taken six points from the last nine on offer. Thomas Reis’ men are available at +425 to win in Mainz, while the draw is available at +300.
Mainz vs. Schalke Betting Pick and Prediction
Schalke is unbeaten in five against Mainz, though three of those have been draws. Mainz’s last success in this fixture was a 3-0 home win in the Bundesliga back in 2019.
Schalke edged a tight contest at Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen back in November. It was a close game, but Simon Terodde’s effort after ten minutes gave Schalke a 1-0 win.
The Royal Blues have given themselves a fighting chance after wins over Hertha Berlin and Bremen, and we can see the away team edging this one.
- You can get the solid price of +600 for Schalke to win by one goal.
- We also like the look of +800 for the away win and both teams to score.
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