GERMAN BUNDESLIGA BETTING PREVIEW - MAINZ VS WOLFSBURG

German Bundesliga

2026-01-24 - Mainz vs Wolfsburg

A Sports Betting Preview by Niko

Mainz v Wolfsburg
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
Mewa Arena – Mainz
Saturday, 24th January 2026 - kickoff 15:30 CET

Mainz

Mainz come into this match off a 2-1 defeat at Koln, leaving them second from bottom in the Bundesliga and four points adrift of safety. That loss ended a seven-match unbeaten run under coach Urs Fischer, which had included three draws and a win.

At home, Mainz have shown signs of progress. Their 2-1 win over Heidenheim in their last home game was their first home victory this season, breaking an eight-match winless streak at the Mewa Arena (three draws, five defeats).

Despite this, Mainz have struggled for consistency, failing to win 13 of their last 14 Bundesliga matches.

Goals have been a feature of late, with over 2.5 scored in each of their last three league games, so the team can be dangerous in attack even if they remain vulnerable at the back.

Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg are trying to build momentum under Daniel Bauer, having secured wins over Union Berlin, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and St.Pauli.

However, heavy defeats, including an 8-1 hammering by Bayern Munich, highlight the defensive issues that continue to plague them.

Last week, Wolfsburg drew 1-1 with Heidenheim, leaving them seven points clear of the automatic relegation zone. Despite that cushion, their defence remains a concern, having conceded 38 goals in 18 matches – the second-worst record in the Bundesliga so far.

The Betting Verdict

This clash is likely to be open and end-to-end. Mainz have been more productive at home recently, but Wolfsburg’s counter-attacking threat and history of conceding goals suggest that both sides could find the net.

Both teams to score looks the most probable outcome, while over 2.5 goals is also a solid option.

The Pick :

Mainz 1-2 Wolfsburg

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take both teams to score: YES at odds of 1.63 at 12Play Sports