Match Analysis: VfB Stuttgart vs Mainz 05
Match Information
Date and time: 31 August 2024 at 13:30 UTC
Stadium: MHPArena
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Referee: Timo Gerach
Recent Form and Historical Performance
VfB Stuttgart:
– Stuttgart has had a mixed start to the season with a significant 5-0 win against Preussen Muenster, a loss to Freiburg (3-1), and a draw with Bayer Leverkusen (2-2).
– Recent pre-season friendlies have shown strong performance with wins like 4-0 against Athletic Club and 5-2 against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
– Stuttgart commonly uses formations like 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, focusing on balanced play with a solid midfield and attacking transitions.
Mainz 05:
– Mainz has started the season with a 1-1 draw against Union Berlin and a 3-1 win against Wehen Wiesbaden.
– Their pre-season friendlies also showed mixed results, with notable wins like 3-1 against Montpellier and a significant 13-0 victory over TSV Langenlonsheim-Laubenheim.
– Mainz typically lines up in a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 formation, focusing on strong midfield control and quick counter-attacks.
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Head-to-Head (H2H):
– Historical encounters between Stuttgart and Mainz 05 have been competitive, with Stuttgart typically coming out on top. The latest match saw Stuttgart win 3-1 (Feb 11, 2024).
– Key past results include:
– Mainz 05 1-3 VfB Stuttgart (Sep 16, 2023)
– Mainz 05 1-4 VfB Stuttgart (May 21, 2023)
– VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Mainz 05 (Jan 21, 2023)
Team Formations and Key Players
VfB Stuttgart Probable Lineup (4-3-3):
– Goalkeeper: Alexander Nübel (33)
– Defenders: Pascal Stenzel (15), Anrie Chase (45), Julian Chabot (24), Maximilian Mittelstädt (7)
– Midfielders: Atakan Karazor (16), Angelo Stiller (6), Fabian Rieder (32)
– Forwards: Nick Woltemade (11), Chris Führich (27), Ermedin Demirović (9)
Key Players to Watch:
– Ermedin Demirović: Forward with 1 goal and capable of creating scoring opportunities.
– Fabian Rieder: Central midfielder pivotal to linking defense and playmaking.
– Nick Woltemade: Effective midfielder/forward providing offensive support.
Mainz 05 Probable Lineup (3-5-2):
– Goalkeeper: Robin Zentner (27)
– Defenders: Dominik Kohr (31), Stefan Bell (16), Andreas Hanche-Olsen (25)
– Midfielders: Anthony Caci (19), Kaishu Sano (6), Nadiem Amiri (18), Philipp Mwene (2), Lee Jae-sung (7)
– Forwards: Karim Onisiwo (9), Jonathan Burkardt (29)
Key Players to Watch:
– Nadiem Amiri: Key goal scorer with 1 goal and 2 shots on target.
– Karim Onisiwo: Forward providing crucial offensive plays.
– Philipp Mwene: Versatile midfielder who can aid in both defensive and attacking transitions.
Predicted Match Outcome
Strengths and Considerations:
– VfB Stuttgart: Strong performances at home, looking to capitalize on recent victories.
– Mainz 05: Solid recent form and competitive in both league and pre-season matches.
Predicted Scoreline:
– Given Stuttgart’s slightly stronger recent form and home advantage, they are likely to secure a win in this match.
– Predicted result: VfB Stuttgart 2-1 Mainz 05
Potential Goalscorers:
– VfB Stuttgart: Ermedin Demirović, Chris Führich
– Mainz 05: Nadiem Amiri, Karim Onisiwo
Considering both teams’ recent forms, key performances, and historical head-to-head results, Stuttgart appears to have a slight edge, particularly with their home advantage.
Note: These predictions are educated guesses based on available data and might not reflect the actual outcome. Football is unpredictable and can surprise us!
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