FC Augsburg vs FSV Mainz 05 prediction, odds and how to watch

Phillip Tietz's 24th-minute finish was enough for FSV Mainz 05 to take all three points at Schalke 04, with the visitors holding firm despite Schalke dominating possession and creating more chances across the ninety minutes.

Elversberg held on for a dramatic 4-3 Bundesliga win over FC Augsburg on Saturday, with Frederik Schmahl's 89th-minute goal proving the difference in a match that had everything. Augsburg mounted a serious second-half comeback but could not find a fourth, leaving Elversberg to claim all three points.

FC Augsburg have not kept a clean sheet in their last five Bundesliga matches. FSV Mainz 05 arrive having won three of their last five. The maths are not complicated.

FC Augsburg have not kept a single clean sheet in their last five Bundesliga matches, and SC Freiburg arrive at the WWK Arena with three wins from five and an attack that has been finding the net with regularity. This one has goals written all over it.

FC Augsburg host Union Berlin on Saturday with both clubs carrying serious problems into this Bundesliga clash. The question is simple: who wants it more.

FSV Mainz 05 come into Saturday's Bundesliga clash with goals in their boots and genuine belief at home. Werder Bremen have not lost in five matches but have not kept a clean sheet either. Something has to give.

FSV Mainz 05 host Bayern München on Saturday carrying a worrying injury list and inconsistent form. The visitors arrive unbeaten in their last five Bundesliga matches and will fancy their chances.

RB Leipzig have been ruthless at home in the Bundesliga this season, and Augsburg arrive on Saturday needing to find something the data says very few teams have managed. This one will test desire and basics on both sides.