On 21st May 2023, Mainz 05 and VfB Stuttgart will face each other at the Bundesliga. In their previous six meetings, both teams have had an equal share of results. Based on their current form, the match could go either way.

Current Form of VfB Stuttgart and Mainz 05

VfB Stuttgart is currently standing at 17th position in the league with zero win streak. They have won only 4 out of their 33 matches this season. On the other hand, Mainz 05 is currently standing at 9th position in the league and have won 12 out of their 33 matches this season. Mainz 05 has also failed to score in their last match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Last Matches for Both Teams

In their last match, Mainz 05 lost 3-0 against Eintracht Frankfurt. VfB Stuttgart drew 1-1 against Bayer Leverkusen. This indicates that both teams are not in top form heading into the upcoming clash.

Strengths and Weaknesses of Both Teams

Mainz 05 strengths include aerial duels, attacking set pieces, creating scoring chances, and shooting from direct free kicks. However, they need to work on keeping possession of the ball, avoiding offside, avoiding fouls in dangerous areas, and defending against attacks down the wings.

VfB Stuttgart’s strength is coming back from losing positions. However, they need to work on avoiding individual errors and finishing scoring chances, which is a major weakness for the team. Opponents tend to play aggressively against them due to their playing style that includes taking long shots and attacking down the left.

Predicted Scoreline

Based on the current statistics, this match could end up being a low-scoring draw. However, VfB Stuttgart’s weakness in finishing scoring chances could be a crucial factor here, and Mainz 05 could take advantage of that. Therefore, the predicted scoreline for the match is Mainz 05 – VfB Stuttgart 1-0.