Mainz vs Wolfsburg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Jan 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: Mainz vs Wolfsburg

Mainz host Wolfsburg at MEWA Arena, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Saturday 24 January.

There’s an attractive -137 available for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and that looks too good an opportunity to pass up. Bet on Mainz and Wolfsburg to find the net at least three times between them.

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Mainz 05 were beaten last game and this was on their travels at RheinEnergieSTADION. FC Koln claimed a 2-1 win. The 05ers ended up with just 38% possession and had six shots on target, with Stefan Bell bagging the goal.

Wolfsburg drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Heidenheim at Volkswagen Arena. The Lower Saxony side had four shots on goal and boasted 69% possession, with Moritz Jenz finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wolfsburg are unbeaten in the past three matches against Mainz, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Volkswagen Arena. The past 10 H2H matches have included four Wolfsburg victories, three draws and three Mainz wins.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Wolfsburg	18	5	4	9	27	38	-11	27:38	19
17	Mainz 05	18	2	6	10	18	31	-13	18:31	12

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1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. Mainz have had 40.7% possession, 354.2 passes and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.

Top scorers are Silvan Widmer and Nadiem Amiri on 2 goals, while Stefan Bell has racked up 1. Jae-Sung Lee has the most assists with 2, while goalie Daniel Batz has recorded one clean sheet.

Wolfsburg have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.1 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 1.8 goals. Daniel Bauer's team average 47.5% possession, 449.3 passes, 3.8 corners taken and 6.9 corners against them, while 2.5 goals have been conceded from 14.0 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

Dzenan Pejcinovic has scored 5, followed by Mohamed Amoura on 4 and Patrick Wimmer with 3. Sael Kumbedi has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Mainz predicted lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Batz (GK), Dominik Kohr, Stefan Bell, Kacper Potulski, Danny da Costa, Paul Nebel, Kaishu Sano, Jae-Sung Lee, Silvan Widmer, Silas Katompa Mvumpa, Phillip Tietz.

Wolfsburg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Kamil Grabara (GK), Jan Buerger, Moritz Jenz, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Aaron Zehnter, Yannick Gerhardt, Kilian Fischer, Christian Eriksen, Lovro Majer, Patrick Wimmer, Mohamed Amoura.

Mainz vs Wolfsburg Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Mainz vs Wolfsburg betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

There’s a reasonable prospect that three goals or more will be scored during this Bundesliga encounter. On this basis, we’ll side with Over 2.5 Goals and the price of -137 stands out on the coupon.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Bundesliga form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Mainz vs Wolfsburg 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 11 of the last 20 Mainz games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Mainz games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Wolfsburg games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wolfsburg games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Wolfsburg games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 games between these teams.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 57.8% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mainz 2 - 1 Wolfsburg

There could be merit in backing Mainz to win 2-1. Odds of +700 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Patrick Wimmer Over 0.5 Shots On Target +112

Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg) has had an average of 0.8 shots on goal in his past five Bundesliga games. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line looking attractive at odds of +112.

Latest Patrick Wimmer Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-208

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Mohamed Amoura to Score +200

Mohamed Amoura (Wolfsburg) has netted four goals in his past eight Bundesliga games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +200 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Mohamed Amoura Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+105

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Corners Prediction

Wolfsburg Under 3.5 Corners +106

Wolfsburg have had under 3.5 corners in five straight away matches, while Mainz have had an average of 3.20 corners against them in their previous 5 home games. If you agree with our verdict that the Wolfsburg Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of +106 that they go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mainz

Total

8.50 4.10 4.40

Home

9.30 5.80 3.50

Away

9.30 4.20 5.10

Wolfsburg

Total

10.70 3.80 6.90

Home

11.10 4.80 6.30

Away

11.80 3.60 8.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-114

Mainz Corners

Over 5.5

-116

Under 5.5

-122

Wolfsburg Corners

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-105

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+650

2

+195

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Mainz vs Wolfsburg Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 43% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Mainz 05 are favourites to prosper in this Bundesliga encounter and they’re available at +130 with the bookies. If you want to back the outsider, Wolfsburg are available at +195.

For those wanting some insurance backing Mainz, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s -100 that they manage to beat Wolfsburg on this market.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -175.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Bundesliga match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+245

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+130

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-333

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-154

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-100

2 Hcp +0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+132

There’s the chance to back Mohamed Amoura at +575 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Mohamed Amoura (Wolfsburg)

First

+200

Anytime

+575

Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Phillip Tietz (Mainz)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Silas Katompa Mvumpa (Mainz)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

William Bøving (Mainz)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Lovro Majer (Wolfsburg)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Kevin Paredes (Wolfsburg)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Christian Eriksen (Wolfsburg)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Joakim Mæhle (Wolfsburg)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Yannick Gerhardt (Wolfsburg)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

First

+540

Anytime

+1500

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Jenson Seelt (Wolfsburg)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Philipp Mwene (Mainz)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mohamed Amoura (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+105

Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Phillip Tietz (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-127

Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-132

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-156

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-208

Silas Katompa Mvumpa (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Lovro Majer (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

William Bøving (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-233

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Kevin Paredes (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Christian Eriksen (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Joakim Mæhle (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Yannick Gerhardt (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-417

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Jenson Seelt (Wolfsburg)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Philipp Mwene (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-1429

Mainz have swerved defeat at MEWA Arena in the previous three matches. The 05ers have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Wolfsburg have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

The last MEWA Arena meeting saw Mainz and Wolfsburg draw 2-2. Wolfsburg have secured three wins, Mainz boast a win and there have been two draws in the past 6 H2H meetings at MEWA Arena.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mainz Home Stats		4-3-3	2.30	1.20	1.10	3	7	5	5
Wolfsburg Away Stats		4-1-5	3.30	1.20	2.10	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Mainz vs Wolfsburg Lineups & Team News

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