Augsburg - Mainz 05: Game preview

Augsburg

Augsburg come into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw against Arminia Bielefeld. Under Markus Weinzierl, the team has shown some improvement, but they still have difficulties in scoring goals, having scored only 24 goals in 23 games.

However, the team has a solid defense, with only 11 goals conceded this season, and they will be looking to keep a clean sheet in this game.

In team news, Augsburg will be without injured defender Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, while midfielder Carlos Gruezo is suspended.

Possible starting lineup:

• Gikiewicz
• Gumny
• Gouweleeuw
• Uduokhai
• Caligiuri
• Gruezo
• Moravek
• Jensen
• Finnbogason
• Niederlechner
• Gregoritsch

Mainz 05

Mainz 05 come into this game on the back of a 2-0 defeat against Union Berlin. The team has been in poor form recently, with only one win in their last five games.

However, the team has a good record against Augsburg, having won three of their last five meetings.

In team news, Mainz 05 will be without injured defender Alexander Hack, while midfielder Leandro Barreiro is suspended.

Possible starting lineup:

• Zentner
• Bell
• St. Juste
• Niakhate
• Widmer
• Barreiro
• Boetius
• Stach
• Ingvartsen
• Onisiwo
• Burkardt

Prediction

This is a tough game to call, Augsburgs home form has been very strong, while Mainz 05 poor form is a worry. However, Augsburg's struggles in front of goal may give Mainz 05 the chance to take the three points.

Prediction: Mainz 05 to win 2-1