FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details | 5 December, 2025 | MEWA ARENA | Bundesliga | 19:30 GMT

Festive Bundesliga action in Mainz and the home side will hope to reignite some Christmas spirit for fans in a season short of joy.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.57 Odds

FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Predicted Lineups

FSV Mainz 05 (3-5-2) Riess, Potulski, Bell, da Costa, Mwene, Lee, Sano, Bøving, Kawasaki, Nordin, Hollerbach

Borussia Mönchengladbach (3-5-2) Nicolas, Scally, Elvedi, Diks, Fraulo, Reitz, Engelhardt, Stoger, Netz, Honorat, Tabakovic

FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Recent Form Analysis

The home side are yet to win a match on home soil this season and have only managed one league victory in 12 attempts. Mainz have scored 11 goals and conceded 23 in this time.

Gladbach come into this after a run of three straight league wins was put to a halt with a goal against high-flying Leipzig. They have won two out of five matches on the road, scoring nine and conceding five in this time.

The previous matchups between these two have been cagey, three of the last four being stalemates.

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FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 63.30% confidence in Both Teams to Score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Key Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bets: Both Teams to Score at 1.57 - Both teams to score and the Bundesliga just makes sense. The previous matchups, Mainz home advantage and Gladbach's strong record away from home justifies confidence in this selection.

FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Key Players to Watch

Kaishu Sano (FSV Mainz 05) A bright spark in a miserbale Mainz season, Sano will be key if his side is to have joy here.

Haris Tabakovic (Bourissa Monchengladbach) The Bosnian striker has found form during his loan spell with the club, scoring seven goals in 11 Bundesliga appearances.

FSV Mainz 05 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Match Details

Broadcast: BBC Sport Online / BBC iPlayer

Referee: Not Available

Stadium Information: MEWA ARENA (34,034)