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SV Elversberg vs FSV Mainz 05 Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 30-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: SV Elversberg 2-1 FSV Mainz 05
SV ElversbergDrawFSV Mainz 05
Over 2.5 goalsYes (77%)
Both teams to scoreYes (74%)
SV Elversberg host FSV Mainz 05 in Bundesliga Regular Season matchday 8 at Waldstadion Kaiserlinde. Both sides sit level on 10 points in the table—Elversberg in eighth, Mainz in seventh—after seven games each. The hosts have won three, drawn one and lost three, while Mainz's record is identical. This is a meeting between two mid-table sides with similar trajectories, though their attacking output has differed noticeably this season.
Team form
SV Elversberg
Elversberg have built momentum in recent weeks. They won 4-3 away at Borussia Mönchengladbach on 5 September and defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 at home on 29 August. Over their last five matches across all competitions, they have scored 12 goals and conceded 8. For the season, they average 1.71 goals scored and 2.14 conceded per game. Their most recent outing saw them create 2.31 expected goals and register 10 shots on target, though they held just 49% possession. Coach Vincent Wagner's 4-2-3-1 setup has shown attacking intent, with midfielders and forwards combining to generate chances.
FSV Mainz 05
Mainz have been more prolific in front of goal. They scored 5-0 away at Hamburger SV on 6 September and won 4-3 at Borussia Mönchengladbach on 19 September, though they also lost 3-4 at home to Bayer Leverkusen on 10 October. Over five recent matches, they have scored 14 goals and conceded 10. Across the season, they average 2.29 goals scored and 1.86 conceded per game—a more potent attack than their hosts. In their last outing against FC Schalke 04 on 17 October, they won 1-0 with 54% possession but managed only 1.53 expected goals and 6 shots on target, suggesting a tighter, more controlled performance.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met twice in recent years. In August 2023, Mainz won 1-0 away at Elversberg. Their earlier meeting in August 2021 ended 2-2. Mainz hold a slight edge in this mini-series, though the draw shows Elversberg are capable of matching their visitors.
Key factors
Mainz's superior goal-scoring average (2.29 vs 1.71 per game) gives them an edge in attacking threat, yet Elversberg's recent form—three wins in their last four Bundesliga outings—suggests they are in a confident spell. Mainz's 3-5-2 formation offers width and midfield control, while Elversberg's 4-2-3-1 provides a more compact base. Both defences have shown vulnerability: Elversberg concede 2.14 per game, Mainz 1.86. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 70%, reflecting the attacking potential on display.
Prediction
Elversberg hold a slight favourite status at home. They have won their last three Bundesliga matches and enjoy the advantage of playing at Waldstadion Kaiserlinde. Mainz, despite their superior scoring record, have shown inconsistency—losing to Leverkusen and Frankfurt recently—and their last performance against Schalke, though a win, lacked the attacking dominance they showed earlier in the season. The expected goal balance favours the hosts, and their recent rhythm suggests they are well-positioned to edge this contest. However, Mainz remain dangerous, particularly through their more clinical finishing, and a draw remains plausible given the closeness of their league positions and records.
Elversberg are marginal favourites to take the three points. Both sides look likely to score given their attacking output and defensive frailties, and a fairly open game is expected. The hosts' recent form and home advantage give them a narrow edge, but Mainz's firepower means this should remain competitive throughout.
Match info
Tournaments:
Bundesliga(Regular Season - 8)
Referee:
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Stadium
Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
SV Elversberg
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FSV Mainz 05
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 |  RB Leipzig | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 |  Werder Bremen | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 7 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 8 |  SV Elversberg | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 |  FC Augsburg | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 |  Hamburger SV | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 12 |  1. FC Köln | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 13 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 14 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 15 |  VfB Stuttgart | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 16 |  FC Schalke 04 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 |  Union Berlin | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
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