1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Samsunspor live score, H2H and lineups

[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Strength]:
1. 1.FSV Mainz 05 midfielder Sota Kawasaki scored a goal in the last match, helping the team take the lead, and his performance in the competition has been commendable.

[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Weakness]:
1. 1.FSV Mainz 05 defender Nikolas Veratschnig was sent off with a red card in the last UEFA Conference League match and will be suspended for this game. Additionally, 4 other defenders—Anthony Caci, Maxim Dal, Maxim Leitsch, and Phillipp Mwene—are absent due to injuries, leaving the team's defense line plagued by injuries.
2. 1.FSV Mainz 05 drew 2-2 away against Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich in their last league match, but this draw could not mask the team's recent poor form. In their last seven official matches across all competitions, they have recorded 3 draws and 4 losses without a win.
3. 1.FSV Mainz 05's performance in this UEFA Conference League has started strong but declined. After winning their first three matches, they have failed to win in their last two UEFA Conference League games, with 1 draw and 1 loss.
4. 1.FSV Mainz 05's offensive firepower is severely lacking. In their last 5 official matches, they have scored only 3 goals, averaging just 0.6 goals per game.
5. 1.FSV Mainz 05's defense is full of holes. In their last 5 official matches, they have conceded 9 goals, with goals conceded in every match during this period.
6. 1.FSV Mainz 05's home performance is very limited. In their last 10 official home matches, they have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with a win rate of only 30%.

[(Samsunspor) Strength]:
1. Samsunspor forward Marius Mouandilmadji has been outstanding in this UEFA Conference League, starting all five matches so far and delivering an impressive record of 4 goals and 1 assist.
2. As a team making their debut in the UEFA Conference League league phase, Samsunspor have achieved a commendable record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, currently ranking 5th in the league phase, with hopes of securing direct qualification to the Round of 16.
3. Samsunspor's offensive performance in the UEFA Conference League has been very impressive. In the 5 league phase matches so far, they have scored 10 goals, averaging 2 goals per game.
4. Samsunspor have some competitiveness in away matches. In their last 10 official away matches, they have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an unbeaten rate as high as 80%.

[(Samsunspor) Neutral]:
1. The two teams have never faced each other before, and this match will be the first encounter in their history.

[(Samsunspor) Weakness]:
1. Samsunspor lost 0-2 at home to Istanbul Basaksehir F.K. in their last league match, suffering three consecutive losses in official matches, with their recent form continuing to decline.
2. Samsunspor's defense has been full of holes recently. In their last 5 official matches, they have conceded 10 goals, averaging 2 goals conceded per game.

[Tips]:
1.FSV Mainz 05's recent form has been consistently poor, having failed to win in their last seven official matches.

Their performance in the UEFA Conference League has also noticeably declined, with imbalances in both offense and defense, and their home performances have been far from ideal.

Samsunspor have shown commendable performances in the UEFA Conference League, currently ranking 5th in the league phase.

However, the team are in very poor form recently, suffering three consecutive losses, and their defensive issues are significant.

It is difficult to overestimate their chances in this away match. 1.FSV Mainz 05 are expected to secure a home victory to halt their decline.

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