April 20, 2012 7:30 PM BST
Coface Arena — Mainz
Team News
Mainz 05
Manager Tuchel could field a 4-2-3-1 system this time, with Eugen Polanski and Elkin Soto in central midifeld. Mohamed Zidan is the first option to start behind Adam Szalai, although Andreas Ivanschitz could get his chance as well.
Mainz have no new injuries, so manager Tuchel has plenty of options all over the pitch.
Probable lineups : Wetklo, Zabavnic, Noveski, Kirchhof, Pospech, Soto, Polanski, Choupo-Moting, Zidan, Caligiuri, Szalai. (4-2-3-1).
Wolfsburg
Alexander Madlung could start at centre-back once again to replace the injured Felipe. Josué and Petr Jiracek compete for a spot in central midfield. Patrick Helmes will get another chance to start alongside Mario Mandzukic up front.
Probable lineups : Benaglio, Träsch, Russ, Madlung, Rodriquez, Dejagah, Polak, Jiracek, Shcafer, Helmes, Mandjukic. (4-4-2).
Match Facts
Mainz 05 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches against Wolfsburg in all competitions.
Mainz 05 have been winning at both half time and full time in 4 of their last 6 home matches in Bundesliga.
Mainz 05 have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches against Wolfsburg in all competitions.
Wolfsburg have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in 4 of their last 6 away matches against Mainz 05 in all competitions.
Wolfsburg have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Mainz 05 in all competitions.
Wolfsburg have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in Bundesliga.
Head to Head
Mainz 05| Apr 14, 2012 | FC Bayern München 0 - Mainz 0 | GER1 |
| Apr 10, 2012 | Mainz 4 - FC Köln 0 | GER1 |
| Apr 7, 2012 | VfB Stuttgart 4 - Mainz 1 | GER1 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Werder Bremen 0 - Mainz 3 | GER1 |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Mainz 1 - Hertha BSC 3 | GER1 |
Wolfsburg| Apr 14, 2012 | VfL Wolfsburg 1 - FC Augsburg 2 | GER1 |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Hannover 96 2 - VfL Wolfsburg 0 | GER1 |
| Apr 7, 2012 | VfL Wolfsburg 1 - Borussia Dortmund 3 | GER1 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Hertha BSC 1 - VfL Wolfsburg 4 | GER1 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | VfL Wolfsburg 2 - Hamburg 1 | GER1 |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Dec 3, 2011 | VfL Wolfsburg 2 - Mainz 2 | |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | 22, 2011 | Mainz 0 - VfL Wolfsburg 1 | |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Aug 28, 2010 | VfL Wolfsburg 3 - Mainz 4 | |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Mar 27, 2010 | Mainz 0 - VfL Wolfsburg 2 | |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Oct 31, 2009 | VfL Wolfsburg 3 - Mainz 3 |
Prediction
After an impressing home win against Cologne and a draw at Bayern, Mainz
will almost certainly stay up. The team is in good form and could take
their chances against a struggling Wolfsburg side.
Expect this to a close game. Mainz should be slight favourites at home and could secure survival in this game.
Wolfsburg have lost their last three games in a row. They desperately
need a win now to keep their chances of qualifying for Europe alive.
Mainz 05 2 - 1 Wolfsburg
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