FSV Mainz 05 - VfB Stuttgart

The team from Mainz had a very bad period before they start an unbeaten run since 5 matches where they collect 11 Points out of these matches. This put them in a much better situation as before and Coach Schmitt is very pleased with the play and form of his team. The defensive line is doing much better work as some weeks ago and in central midfield he has a lot to choose as all partners from key player Baumgartlinger did the job. If Frei (injured now), Latza (was suspended last game) or Jairo (played there last game against HSV and scored twice) all has his own style but all were very good and it is very open if he field Latza or Jairo on this position now. The offensive showed also some uptrend above all Malli is back after a long time without any good game, also Muto up front is doing better and better lately.

One of the biggest disappointing team of the Season coming from Stuttgart, VfB seems to be on a good way before the Season and the concept they had with new Coach Zorniger but he was not able to give this team more stability and compactness. Therefore he was sucked and interim Coach Kramny should bring VfB back on track but after two games on the sideline he got not much, only a draw to bottom side Bremen which was an important one. They said that this was the first step now in a better future but with only talking no team has avoid relegation so far. Despite the situation they are absolutely calm and try to do their job. It is an important game for VfB, almost a must win game and a special match for Kramny who plays against his former club. A Point should be to less if they do not want to fall down on the bottom, but it is up to 1899 if. The biggest problem is the shaky defensive with very young players who made a lot of mistakes, in midfield they are not compact enough and up front they are not as clinical as they should be to win matches. They miss an striker, a box player, who can help them. With Ginczek they have their best striker injured and youngster Werner did what he can but he is no real attacker. Also playmaker Didavi must be replaced too. No alternatives are there, so what should they do?

Very important match for both sides, Mainz can climb up until fifth place and overcome Wolfsburg until Saturday at least while Stuttgart has also a lot to play for, with a win they can overcome at least Bremen for one night. Inform Mainz has the much better situation with positive pressure while Stuttgart is in a must win situation and should stand under huge pressure. It is not sure if the young team can handle this. Additional has Mainz all their players ready while Stuttgart has some missing in squad. Nevertheless we expect a very exciting game and in all of their last matches were goals, they produce an average from 3,30 in 10 matches and an average from 4,50 in all the 6 OVER games. We believe that both have a lot to play for and the first goal open the game for more. 

PICK: OVER 2,75 @ 1,83 (3 Units / Flat Stake)