Match Preview: Mainz vs Union Berlin
Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 13:30 UTC
Stadium: MEWA Arena
Location: Mainz
Referee: Harm Osmers
Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 2024-02-07: Mainz 1-1 Union Berlin
– 2023-08-20: Union Berlin 4-1 Mainz
– 2023-02-04: Union Berlin 2-1 Mainz
– 2022-08-14: Mainz 0-0 Union Berlin
– 2022-02-26: Union Berlin 3-1 Mainz
– 2021-10-03: Mainz 1-2 Union Berlin
– 2021-02-06: Mainz 1-0 Union Berlin
– 2020-10-02: Union Berlin 4-0 Mainz
– 2020-05-27: Union Berlin 1-1 Mainz
– 2019-11-09: Mainz 2-3 Union Berlin
Team Formations and Key Players:
Mainz:
– Formation: Likely to play a 3-5-2 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Robin Zentner (27)
– Defenders: Dominik Kohr (31), Maxim Leitsch (5), Andreas Hanche-Olsen (25)
– Midfielders: Anthony Caci (19), Kaishu Sano (6), Nadiem Amiri (18), Philipp Mwene (2), Jonathan Burkardt (29), Lee Jae-sung (7)
– Forward: Karim Onisiwo (9)
– Key Players:
– Karim Onisiwo: Forward presence
– Lee Jae-sung: Creative midfielder
– Robin Zentner: Reliable goalkeeper
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Union Berlin:
– Formation: Likely to play a 3-4-1-2 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Frederik Rønnow (1)
– Defenders: Danilho Doekhi (5), Kevin Vogt (2), Leopold Querfeld (14)
– Midfielders: Christopher Trimmel (28), András Schäfer (13), Rani Khedira (8), Tom Rothe (15), Yorbe Vertessen (7), Benedict Hollerbach (16)
– Forward: Jordan Siebatcheu (17)
– Key Players:
– Jordan Siebatcheu: Key forward
– András Schäfer: Midfield enforcer
– Frederik Rønnow: Strong goalkeeping skills
Recent Form:
Mainz:
– Recent 3-1 win against Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal.
– Strong pre-season form: wins against Montpellier (3-1) and Preussen Muenster (3-1).
Union Berlin:
– Recent 1-0 win against Greifswalder FC in the DFB-Pokal.
– Mixed friendly results: draw against Real Sociedad (1-1), loss to Lyon (4-0).
Strengths and Considerations:
Mainz:
– Strengths: Strong attacking display in recent matches; home advantage.
– Considerations: Maintain defensive discipline against Union Berlin’s attacks; capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Union Berlin:
– Strengths: Capable of strong defensive performances; good recent form.
– Considerations: Focus on converting chances, maintaining consistency in defense.
Prediction:
Given Mainz’s home advantage and recent strong form:
– Final Score: Mainz 2-1 Union Berlin
– Predicted Scorers:
– Mainz: Karim Onisiwo, Lee Jae-sung
– Union Berlin: Jordan Siebatcheu
Mainz’s consistent offensive performances and home support should give them a slight edge in a competitive match.
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