Mainz vs Augsburg Prediction & Betting Tips (7 February)

While we thought they were very poorly engaged in the fight for maintenance a few weeks ago, this Mainz team is in the process of defying the prognosticators and regaining hope. Indeed, since the arrival at the helm of Urs Fischer, the FSV has shown itself to be much more solid and has just recorded 3 successes in the last 4 matches played against Heidenheim 2-1, Cologne defeated 2-1, Wolfsburg 3-1 and finally against Leipzig 1-2 last weekend. These excellent results have therefore allowed the Nullfünfer to move up to 16th place in the ranking and to be only a small point behind the first non-relegation team. Oppositely, Augsburg must also ensure that it maintains a margin in the red zone this season. Less prominent than last year, this team occupies 11th place in the ranking but it only has a 4-length margin over its opponent of the day.

Consequently, Sandro Wagner's men do not really have the opportunity to relax their grip in this second part of the exercise. However, things have been going quite well lately for the Bavarians who have not lost in 4 games. And after being held in check by Union Berlin 1-1 and by Friborg 2-2, they had two very important successes against Bayern 1-2 and against Sankt Pauli 2-1.

Among the locals, the starting goalkeeper Zentner and the defender Caci continue their convalescence. The same will apply to senior defender Hanche-Olsen, French striker Nordin, midfielder Kawasaki, left piston Veratsching and unused defenders Dal and Bos. Another hard blow with the injury of striker Hollerbach who has suffered physical problems in recent weeks. Conversely, starting defender Kohr will be back after being suspended last week during the trip to Leipzig. Recruited this winter, attackers Silas (Stuttgart, 1 goal since his arrival) and Tietz (Augsburg, 2 goals since his arrival) could start, as could defender Posch who arrived from Como. Still decisive, playmaker Amiri scored his 7th goal of the season.

In Augsburg, Dutch central defender Gouweleeuw and his French counterpart Matsima (ex-Monaco) will not be traveling, both injured. Forfeited again last week, midfielder Jakic is this time hoped for. On the other hand, the Swiss Rieder (ex-Rennes, 3 goals), the French midfielder Massengo (2 goals) and the ex Lorientais Claude-Maurice (2 goals, 2 assists) will be present. It will be the same goes for Austrian striker Gregoritsch (ex Fribourg) who scored his team's two goals last week. This winter, defender Bauer (Arminia Bielefeld, loan), striker Tietz (Mainz) and winger Saad (Hanover, loan) all went to look for other projects. The probable line-ups for Mainz - Augsburg:

• Summary: 1. FSV Mainz 05 is going head to head with FC Augsburg starting on 7 Feb 2026 at 14:30 UTC at MEWA Arena stadium, Mainz city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Referee: Patrick Ittrich
• Mainz Feedinco Rating: 6.74
• Augsburg Feedinco Rating: 6.76