Augsburg vs. Mainz Preview: Hosts Targeting Back-to-Back Victories

Die Fuggerstädter Look to Extend Unbeaten Run Against Die Nullfünfer

FC Augsburg will be looking to make it two wins in a row when they host 1. FSV Mainz 05 at the WWK Arena on Saturday. Heiko Herrlich's men snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over Arminia Bielefeld last weekend, while Bo Svensson's side suffered a 4-1 defeat at home to RB Leipzig.

Augsburg have a decent record against Mainz, having won four of their last six meetings in all competitions. However, Die Nullfünfer did win the reverse fixture 2-1 earlier this season.

Augsburg Team News

Augsburg will be without the suspended Felix Uduokhai and the injured Mads Pedersen for Saturday's game. Herrlich is likely to make changes to the team that beat Bielefeld, with Arne Maier and Fredrik Jensen coming into the starting lineup.

Mainz Team News

Mainz have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their trip to Augsburg. Svensson may be tempted to make one or two changes to his team, with Dominik Kohr and Karim Onisiwo pushing for starts.

Key Stats

• Augsburg have won four of their last six meetings with Mainz in all competitions.
• Mainz have lost their last two away games in the Bundesliga.
• Augsburg have kept a clean sheet in their last two home games against Mainz.

Prediction

Augsburg are in good form at the moment and will be confident of getting a result against Mainz. Die Nullfünfer are struggling for form and will be without several key players. We predict a 2-1 win for Augsburg.