Match Details
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 will take place on November 11, 2023, at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. It is a Bundesliga fixture and the odds are as follows: Local Team (SV Darmstadt 98) – Winner: 3.07, Draw: 3.81, Away Team (FSV Mainz 05) – Winner: 2.35.
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on November 3, 2017, SV Darmstadt 98 emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1 against FSV Mainz 05. Looking at historical data, both teams have shown an ability to find the back of the net when facing each other, often resulting in matches with three or more goals.
Team Form: SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt’s recent form has been inconsistent with three wins and three losses in their last six matches across all competitions. They suffered a heavy defeat against Bayern Munich but managed to bounce back with victories over SV Elversberg and Werder Bremen. However, they have struggled defensively, conceding an average of two goals per game during this period.
In the Bundesliga standings, SV Darmstadt currently sits in the fifteenth position with seven points from ten matches played. Their home record has been less than stellar, winning only one out of five matches at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In their most recent match against VfL Bochum on November 3rd, SV Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat with a final score of 1-2.
Team Form: FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05 has also experienced a mixed run of form, winning one, drawing three, and losing two of their last six matches across all competitions. They secured an impressive victory against RB Leipzig but suffered heavy defeats against Hertha Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen.
In the Bundesliga standings, FSV Mainz 05 currently finds themselves in the seventeenth position with only six points from ten matches played. Their away record has been particularly poor, failing to secure a win in five matches on the road.
In their most recent match against RB Leipzig on November 4th, FSV Mainz 05 emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-0.
Key Players
For SV Darmstadt 98, midfielder Tim Skarke has been in fine form recently, scoring three goals in eight appearances. Midfielder Marvin Mehlem has also contributed with three goals and one assist so far this season.
FSV Mainz 05 will be relying on midfielder Lee Jae-Sung and defender Anthony Caci. Lee Jae-Sung has found the back of the net twice this season while Caci has provided defensive stability along with two goals.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics, both teams have struggled defensively. SV Darmstadt 98 has conceded an average of two goals per game in their last six matches across all competitions. Similarly, FSV Mainz 05 has conceded an average of over two goals per game during this period.
On the offensive front, SV Darmstadt’s recent goal-scoring record is promising with an average of two goals per game in their last six matches. FSV Mainz 05 has also shown some attacking prowess with an average of nearly two goals per game during this period.
Prediction: SV Darmstadt 98 1 – 2 FSV Mainz 05
Based on the analysis of recent form, key players, and statistical insights, it is predicted that FSV Mainz 05 will come out on top with a narrow victory over SV Darmstadt 98. The final scoreline is expected to be SV Darmstadt 98 1 – 2 FSV Mainz 05.
