Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 28Kick-off on April 3, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin
The Footlab model makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 46%, against 23% for a draw and 31% for Union Berlin. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05?
FSV Mainz 05 starts as the favourite with a 124-point Elo edge (2,158 vs 2,034).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Union Berlin have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; FSV Mainz 05 have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Eintracht Braunschweig(away) | 4-2 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Ipswich(home) | 2-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Aris(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Cagliari(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Dynamo Dresden(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Krieschow(away) | 9-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Bournemouth(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Paris FC(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Udinese(away) | 3-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Union Berlin win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 FSV Mainz 05 win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | FSV Mainz 05 1-3 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Union Berlin 2-2 FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Union Berlin 2-1 FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
| Aug 24, 2024 | FSV Mainz 05 1-1 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| Feb 7, 2024 | FSV Mainz 05 1-1 Union Berlin | Bundesliga |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Union Berlin 4-1 FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: FSV Mainz 05 vs Union Berlin on May 10, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Union Berlin score 2.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; FSV Mainz 05 score 3.0 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Berlin | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1 | 13/15 | 12/15 |
| FSV Mainz 05 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 6 | 7/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Union Berlin sit 11th in Bundesliga (39 points from 34 matches) and FSV Mainz 05 sit 10th (40 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 44 | 53 | 40 |
| 11 | Union Berlin | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 44 | 58 | 39 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05?
- The Footlab model makes FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 46%, against 23% for a draw and 31% for Union Berlin.
- Where and when is Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05 played?
- Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05 is played on April 3, 2027 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, in the Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 70% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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