Mainz vs Holstein Kiel Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Apr 2025

Goals on the Menu

Mainz and Holstein Kiel look likely to play out a high-scoring encounter, with Over 2.5 looking like a sound wager on the Total Goals market. You can get a price of -150 for this outcome which looks worth snapping up.

3-0 Win for Mainz in Last H2H Battle

Mainz 05 were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 3-1 loss against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. Bo Henriksen's team had the majority of the ball enjoying 56% possession and three shots on target, with Paul Nebel being the goalscorer.

Holstein Kiel have been defeated in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Holstein Stadion, they were turned over 3-0 by Werder Bremen. The Storks enjoyed 57% possession, but were unable to manage a shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-0 away victory for Mainz at Holstein Stadion when they last faced Holstein.

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Mainz have had 53.3% possession, 468.9 passes and 3.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Paul Nebel, Jonathan Burkardt and Nadiem Amiri lead the way with 3 goals, while Nelson Weiper has scored 2. Anthony Caci and Jae-Sung Lee are the leading assists makers with 3, while goalie Robin Zentner has kept 4 clean sheets.

Holstein have 1 victory, 6 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 10.1 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. Marcel Rapp's side average 46.6% possession, 400.5 passes, 3.6 corners in their favour and 6.4 corners against, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 6.1 shots on goal and 16.5 attempts.

Steven Skrzybski is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Finn Porath and David Zec both have 2. Timo Becker and Dominik Javorcek are the top assist makers with 2 apiece, while Timon Weiner has notched one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Mainz confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Robin Zentner (GK), Danny da Costa, Moritz Jenz, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Anthony Caci, Kaishu Sano, Nadiem Amiri, Phillipp Mwene, Paul Nebel, Jae-Sung Lee, Jonathan Burkardt.

Holstein Kiel confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Thomas Dähne (GK), Timo Becker, David Zec, Marco Komenda, Lasse Rosenboom, Armin Gigovic, Nicolai Remberg, John Tolkin, Steven Skrzybski, Alexander Bernhardsson, Shuto Machino.

Mainz vs Holstein Kiel Prediction & Betting Tips

We can see plenty of goals being scored when it comes to this Bundesliga encounter. On this basis, betting on Over 2.5 Goals looks the way forward, especially at appealing odds of -150.

Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Mainz vs Holstein Kiel league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Mainz games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Mainz games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 13 Holstein games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Holstein games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Holstein games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The betting sites make it a 60% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mainz 3 - 1 Holstein Kiel

We’re betting on Mainz to secure a 3-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +900 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Corners Prediction

Mainz Under 6.5 Corners -138

In their past seven matches, Mainz have not covered the 6.5 corners line, while the last three Holstein Kiel games have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -138 for this Mainz wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mainz

Total

8.30 3.90 4.40

Home

8.00 4.80 3.20

Away

9.90 3.90 6.00

Holstein Kiel

Total

10.00 3.60 6.40

Home

8.90 3.50 5.40

Away

10.40 3.30 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-105

Mainz Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-138

Holstein Kiel Corners

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+650

2

+290

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Mainz vs Holstein Kiel Odds

At betting odds of -244 with the bookies, Mainz 05 are regarded as 71% likely to win this Bundesliga encounter. For those wanting to back Holstein Kiel, you will find +600 about this outsider.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

-244

X

+370

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-115

X

+163

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-556

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+430

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-109

2 Hcp +1.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+138

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

+102

Mainz vs Holstein Kiel Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Mainz vs Holstein team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the Bundesliga squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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