Mainz vs Werder Bremen Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Mainz vs Werder Bremen lineups, prediction and betting odds in one preview. Explore Same Game Parlay picks, team news and standout odds before kickoff.
Grayson Parker - October 24, 2026, 5:36 AM EDT
6 minutesMainz vs Werder Bremen Game Preview
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Game Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
Game Time | 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Mainz, MEWA ARENA |
Mainz host Werder Bremen at the MEWA ARENA in a German Bundesliga matchup between two top-half sides, and our Mainz vs Werder Bremen prediction points toward goals.
Mainz sit fifth in the standings under Urs Fischer, yet they are still hunting their first home league win of the season.
Daniel Thioune's side head into this one undefeated across five straight Bundesliga outings, with their two most recent games both finishing 2-2, against Borussia Dortmund and Paderborn.
The head-to-head leans Bremen's way, too. They are undefeated in their last 5 away games against Mainz in all competitions.
Mainz vs Werder Bremen Recent Results
Mainz edged Schalke on the road last Saturday, with Phillip Tietz scoring the only goal at the VELTINS-Arena, and they now chase a third win in four Bundesliga outings. Tietz is the focal point of an attack that thrives on set pieces and counters, finding the net four times across his last five Bundesliga appearances.
Werder Bremen have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 Bundesliga games. The catch is they have also conceded that many in each of those same outings, which explains the back-to-back ties. Niclas Füllkrug leads the line, and this group has shown real fight when it falls behind.
Mainz vs Werder Bremen Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Mainz: D. Kohr (Injured/out), O. Ruoppi (Injured/doubtful), S. K. Mvumpa (Injured/out), R. Zentner (Injured/doubtful)
Werder Bremen: J. Stage (Injured/out), S. Alvero (Injured/out), F. Agu (Injured/out), S. Musah (Injured/out), J. Njinmah (Injured/out), N. Stark (Injured/out), M. N'Diaye (Injured/out), K. Topp (Injured/out)
Mainz
The Mainz vs Werder Bremen lineups should look familiar on the home side, with Urs Fischer not expected to make changes. Silas is back in training but will not be available, and Rob Zentner is a late call, with Alexander Schwolow expected to keep his spot in goal.
Werder Bremen
Daniel Thioune is expected to name an unchanged starting XI. Niklas Stark will not feature after missing training this week with an injury, adding to a long absentee list that includes J. Stage and S. Musah.
Mainz vs Werder Bremen Predicted Lineup
Mainz
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Schwolow; K. Potulski, S. Posch, D. d. Costa; P. Mwene, N. Amiri, K. Sano, L. Jae-Sung, A. Caci; S. Becker, P. Tietz
Werder Bremen
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: K. Hein; Arthur, A. Pieper, M. Friedl, O. Deman; L. Reis, Y. Regeer; E. Dinkçi, Chuki, M. Grüll; N. Füllkrug
Mainz vs Werder Bremen Key Stats & Game Facts
- Werder Bremen have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 games vs Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga.
- There have been 11+ shots on target in 5 of Werder Bremen's last 5 games in the Bundesliga.
- Lee Jae-Sung has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 7 appearances vs Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
- Niclas Füllkrug has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 5 appearances in the Bundesliga.
- Mainz 05 have had 7+ corners in 4 of their last 6 games vs Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
Mainz vs Werder Bremen Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a Mainz win in a game with goals at both ends. The Mainz vs Werder Bremen betting odds make the hosts -125 (Polymarket) favorites on the moneyline, and we are with the market here. Mainz are rated elite on attacking set pieces, Bremen are soft at defending them, and Phillip Tietz gives Fischer's side a striker who never stops shooting. Bremen will land punches through Niclas Füllkrug, but they have not shown the defensive steel to protect a result on the road.
Best Picks
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Mainz and Werder Bremen are both expected to find the net in this Bundesliga fixture. This is our first pick in the Both Teams To Score market, and it is the cleanest angle on the board. The projections put both teams scoring at 66.41%, and with Mainz prone to individual errors at the back and Bremen rated strong at finishing, a scoreless sheet at either end looks unlikely.
Total Goals Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been involved in high-scoring Bundesliga games recently. Our second pick sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 5 of Werder Bremen's last 6 Bundesliga games, and the projected total of 3.45 goals backs up the idea that two shot-happy attacks will keep this one messy.
Mainz vs Werder Bremen Same Game Parlay
Our Mainz vs Werder Bremen same game parlay picks stack three player props: Niclas Füllkrug to score, plus Phillip Tietz on both shots and shots on target.
Niclas Füllkrug in the Anytime Goalscorer market is the anchor. He has found the net in every one of his last five Bundesliga outings, and Bremen's attack runs through him.
Phillip Tietz Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market fits a Mainz side built to shoot. He has fired 3 or more shots in each of his past six Bundesliga appearances.
Phillip Tietz Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market rounds it out. He has put at least one shot on frame in six straight Bundesliga appearances.
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Mainz vs Werder Bremen Talking Points
The set-piece battle could decide this one. Werder Bremen lead the Bundesliga in set-piece goals, but Mainz have not conceded a single goal from a dead ball across their opening six games, so something has to give. At the other end, Mainz are rated elite on attacking set pieces against a Bremen side that struggles to defend them. Daniel Thioune has said his team must use players who operate between Mainz's defensive and midfield lines to break down a compact block, and Chuki, sitting behind Füllkrug in the probable XI, fits that brief.
Mainz vs Werder Bremen Predictions FAQs
Who is in the probable lineups for Mainz vs Werder Bremen?
Mainz are listed in a 3-5-2 probable lineup with A. Schwolow, K. Potulski, S. Posch, D. d. Costa, P. Mwene, N. Amiri, K. Sano, L. Jae-Sung, A. Caci, S. Becker and P. Tietz. Werder Bremen are listed in a 4-2-3-1 probable lineup with K. Hein, O. Deman, M. Friedl, A. Pieper, Arthur, L. Reis, Y. Regeer, M. Grüll, Chuki, E. Dinkçi and N. Füllkrug.
When is the Mainz vs Werder Bremen German Bundesliga game?
The game kicks off at 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT on Saturday.
Where is Mainz vs Werder Bremen being played?
The game is being played at MEWA ARENA.
Where can I watch Mainz vs Werder Bremen?
The game is listed on Sky Fußball Bundesliga.
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