Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(57) 42 Goals 20 (39)
(46) 34 Assists 15 (22)
(6.6) 7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
29.6 Average Age 29.7
184.7 Average Height (cm) 184.1
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 51% (48%)
(0.8) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Wolfsburg
Mainz
Player Reason Status Rating
Renato Steffen Out 6.91
Bartosz Bialek Out 6.23
Koen Casteels Out 6.72
Paulo Otávio Doubtful 6.91
Josuha Guilavogui Doubtful 6.6
Admir Mehmedi Doubtful 6.44
Player Reason Status Rating
Luca Kilian Doubtful 6.49
Robin Zentner Doubtful 6.62
Jonathan Burkardt Doubtful 6.44

Team News

Wolfsburg
Mainz
  • Koen Casteels has 14 clean sheets this season but is ruled out for the last game as he needs an op.
  • Kevin Mbabu and Paulo Otavio are both available after suspension.
  • Bartosz Bialek has suffered an ACL injury and is out until the Autumn at the earliest.
  • Key defender Maxence Lacroix is over a muscle injury, while Josuha Guilavogui cannot shake off adductor issues.
  • Admir Mehmedi has a minor calf niggle, while Renato Steffen is ruled out "long-term" with an ankle injury.
  • Jonathan Burkardt has a thigh problem and Robin Zentner a stomach muscle injury and both are doubtful.
  • Luca Kilian is nearing a return from a thigh injury, while defensive stalwart Stefan Bell is available after suspension.
  • Karim Onisiwo is over a thigh problem, as is Mainz captain Danny Latza, who will join relegated Schalke on a free at the end of the season to play in the second-tier.
  • Danny da Costa has impressed since joining on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt, alongside Dominik Kohr who made the same move across the Main.
  • Edimilson Fernandes is over a second bout of COVID-19, and could return from an ankle knock. Philipp Mwene has returned from an ankle injury, while Pierre Kunde Malong is over his encounter with COVID-19.

Prediction

  • Wolfsburg have secured Champions League football after Eintracht Frankfurt's recent implosion.
  • Mainz are one of the form sides of 2021, enjoying their best ever second half of the season with 30 points, as evidenced by a recent win over the champions Bayern.
  • But now safe from relegation, not showing any urgency in their play, Mainz slipped back to their old ways last week against Borussia Dortmund.
  • Wolfsburg have racked up 10 draws and Mainz nine and that could be the solution here again with honours shared.
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