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Werder Bremen
Tim Wiese returns from injury and could start in goal. Sokratis could replace the injured Naldo at centre-back again, although the Brazilian is slowly returning to full fitness. Marko Marin returns from injury and could start in central attacking midifeld. With Claudio Pizarro returning from suspension, Bremen have their talisman available again.
probable lineups : Wiese, Hartherz, Sokratis, Affolter, Fritz, Trybull, Bargfrede, Junuzovic, Marin, Rosenberg, Pizarro. (4-3-1-2).
Mar 24, 2012 | Werder Bremen 1 - FC Augsburg 1 | GER1 |
Mar 17, 2012 | Borussia Dortmund 1 - Werder Bremen 0 | GER1 |
Mar 11, 2012 | Werder Bremen 3 - Hannover 96 0 | GER1 |
Mar 3, 2012 | Hertha BSC 1 - Werder Bremen 0 | GER1 |
Feb 25, 2012 | Werder Bremen 0 - Nürnberg 1 | GER1 |
Mainz 05
Manager Tuchel could field a 4-2-3-1 system again, with Eugen Polanski and Elkin Soto in central midifeld. Adám Szalai and Sami Allagui compete for the lone spot up front.
probable lineups : Wetklo, Caligiuri, Bungert, Kirchhoff, Zabavník, Polanski, Soto, Müller, Zidan, Choupo-Moting, Szalai. (4-2-3-1).
Mar 24, 2012 | Mainz 1 - Hertha BSC 3 | GER1 |
Mar 17, 2012 | FC Augsburg 2 - Mainz 1 | GER1 |
Mar 10, 2012 | Mainz 2 - Nürnberg 1 | GER1 |
Mar 3, 2012 | Borussia Dortmund 2 - Mainz 1 | GER1 |
Feb 25, 2012 | Mainz 4 - 1. FCK 0 | GER1 |
Head to Head
Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Mainz 05's last 5 games in Bundesliga.: over 2.5 goals.
Mainz 05 have failed to win their last 12 away matches in Bundesliga.: lose or draw.
Mainz 05 have lost with a 1 goal margin in 4 of their last 6 away matches in Bundesliga.: 0.5 Handycap.
Werder Bremen are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches against Mainz 05 in all competitions.: win or draw.
Bundesliga (GER1) | Oct 29, 2011 | Mainz 1 - Werder Bremen 3 | |
Bundesliga (GER1) | Feb 5, 2011 | Mainz 1 - Werder Bremen 1 | |
Bundesliga (GER1) | Sep 18, 2010 | Werder Bremen 0 - Mainz 2 | |
Bundesliga (GER1) | Feb 27, 2010 | Mainz 1 - Werder Bremen 2 | |
Bundesliga (GER1) | Sep 26, 2009 | Werder Bremen 3 - Mainz 0 |
Prediction
Bremen have not been in their best from lately, partly due to injuries. The return of Claudio Pizarro should give them a boost in confidence though.
Mainz have been drawn back into the relegation battle after two losses in a row. The team needs to improve defensively to turn their form around.
Expect Bremen to try and control the game from the outset. Mainz will try to defend solidly and hit them on the break.
Werder Bremen 2 - 1 Mainz 05
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