Preview: Union Berlin vs. Mainz 05 - prediction, team news, lineups

[(1. FC Union Berlin) Strength]:
1. In terms of recent form, 1. FC Union Berlin are currently on a three-match winning streak across all competitions, indicating the team are in good form.
2. 1. FC Union Berlin scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, showing a fully unleashed attacking firepower.
3. The two sides have faced each other 12 times in total, with 1. FC Union Berlin winning 7, drawing 4, and losing 1, holding the upper hand.
4. 1. FC Union Berlin won 3 of their last 4 competitive matches in AH, performing better than external expectations.

[(1. FC Union Berlin) Weakness]:
1. 1. FC Union Berlin conceded 8 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals conceded per game, indicating poor defensive performance.

[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Strength]:
1. In terms of recent form, 1.FSV Mainz 05 remained unbeaten in their last 4 matches, indicating the team is in good form.
2. 1.FSV Mainz 05 conceded 4 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal conceded per game, showing excellent defensive performance.

[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Neutral]:
1. 1.FSV Mainz 05 ended their last 5 matches with UNDERs in O/U, indicating a relatively conservative playing style, which is worth noting for this match.

[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Weakness]:
1. 1.FSV Mainz 05 scored 8 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, indicating poor attacking firepower.
2. In their last 8 encounters, 1.FSV Mainz 05 scored 7 goals and conceded 15, indicating inferior performance in both attack and defense.

[Tips]:
1. FC Union Berlin currently lead 1.FSV Mainz 05 in the standings and naturally hope to extend their advantage.

Comparing the recent form of both sides, Union Berlin are currently on a three-match winning streak across all competitions; on the other hand, Mainz remained unbeaten in their last four matches.

Looking at the head-to-head record, Union Berlin hold the upper hand. Currently, the bookmakers are offering a handicap of -0.25 for the home team.

Considering that Union Berlin have stronger overall strength, they are favored to win this match.

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