Union vs Mainz: prediction for the Bundesliga match
2nd placed Union are set to host Mainz, who are yet to gain form in 2023. Will the Berliners get the three points on February 4? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Union Berlin

Union and Borussia Dortmund are the only clubs, who earned nine points out of three first Bundesliga matches after the World Cup pause. Urs Fischer's team brought back defensive quality, confidence and discipline. Club also started to play much better on the offense. The Iron ones scored seven goals in that period and now team is just one point behind Bayern.

Mainz 05

Mainz are still unable to gain form and results have not been great so far. Bo Svensson's men got four points from three matches, they are currently 11th in the standings. Team is usually unsuccessful in matches against top teams of Bundesliga, conceding many goals. In the most recent game Carnival Club secured a victory over Bochum (5:2). Prior to that, team suffered a defeat to Borussia Dortmund (1:2).
Trends
Ставка Correct score 3:1
Two of three latest home matches of Union finished by that score

Ставка Union to score in the first half
This bet played in four of five latest home matches of Union

Ставка 1st half: total over 1.5 goals
This bet played in four latest away matches of Mainz

Tip and bets
Union started to play even better than before the break. Team is scoring many goals and retains defensive quality. The Iron ones are trying reach top of the standings, so visitors should brace themselves for a tough encounter. Mainz are uninspiring on away matches, so they are unlikely to get any points from Berlin.
Our prediction - Union to win the match
The Iron ones started to create many goal opportunities and Carnival's defense is unlikely to withstand here. Mainz also prefer an offensive style of play, so they will just try to outscore the opponent. In this case, we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 2.5 goals