Mainz 05
Schalke 04
Mainz 05 vs Schalke 04 Prediction
Why we picked this for Mainz 05 vs Schalke 04
Our pick for Mainz 05 vs Schalke 04 in Bundesliga is Over 2.5 goals, with 57% confidence. Recent form: 4 of Mainz 05's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (3.8 goals per game in total), against 3 of 5 for Schalke 04 (3.2 per game). That recent scoring pattern is the main reason behind the pick.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 2 of their last 5 meetings finished over 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 57%, the recent numbers lean this way, but not strongly. Final score: 2-2. The pick won.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Mainz 05 vs Schalke 04, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2020 | Mainz 05 | Schalke 04 | 0-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Schalke 04 | Mainz 05 | 2-1 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Feb 23, 2019 | Mainz 05 | Schalke 04 | 3-0 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Schalke 04 | Mainz 05 | 1-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Mar 09, 2018 | Mainz 05 | Schalke 04 | 0-1 | Under 2.5✕ |