Mainz-Cologne is a match on the 31st day of the Bundesliga and is played Sunday at 5:30pm: TV, lineups and predictions
Twenty-seven points in the standings for Mainz, and third-last place that would mean a play-off for staying; twenty-two points in the standings for Cologne, which would be relegated.
The last hopes for the guests of a salvation that would almost have the miraculous run through Sunday afternoon’s away challenge, which we do not need to confirm the fact that it will be very delicate. And despite the fact that it is a match that really puts the whole season at stake, there is one favored team. And it is Mainz. Not only because of the field factor, which in matches like these can be decisive, but also and especially because of the moment of form that is being experienced among the hosts.
After taking eight goals from Bayern Munich, five useful results in a row have come and the standings have become what they are now. In short, they are going through a remarkable state of form that could even lead to achieving what at one point seemed like a fantasy thing. Instead, direct salvation, without even going through the play-off is there at a stone’s throw. And if we then consider that Union will be engaged on the field of ‘Gladbach, and thus has a big chance of losing, then it’s game over. Too important for Mainz to be able to bring home this result.
The prediction
Delicate match that, however, Mainz should be able to win given what it puts on the line. A tactical, scrappy match – look out for a few too many yellow cards – but one that should ultimately give the home side three points.
The probable lineups of Mainz-Cologne
MAINZ (3-4-3): Zentner; Kohr, Van den Berg, Fernandes; Caci, Guilavogui, Amiri, Mwene; Gruda, Burkardt; Onisiwo.
COLONIA (3-5-2): Schwabe; Schmitz, Hubers, Chabot, Finkgrafe; Thielmann, Christensen, Martel, Kainz; Alidou, Waldschmidt.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-0
