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As Mainz 05 prepares to host VfL Wolfsburg on January 24, 2026, both teams enter this Bundesliga clash with contrasting recent performances. Mainz has managed to secure two victories in their last five matches, indicating a moderate resurgence in form. However, their ability to capitalize on home advantage could be pivotal, especially against a Wolfsburg side that boasts three wins in their last five outings, showcasing a stronger run of late.
Tactically, Mainz will likely aim to control possession while utilizing their home crowd to elevate their pressing game. Their ability to convert chances remains a point of contention, particularly in tight matches. Conversely, Wolfsburg has demonstrated a more consistent attacking threat, potentially leveraging quick transitions and exploiting gaps in the Mainz defense.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.35 for a Mainz home win, while Wolves are at 2.92 for an away victory, reflecting the competitive nature of this fixture. Our model suggests a 41.1% chance of a home win, a 26.5% probability for a draw, and a 32.1% likelihood of an away victory. Given these factors, fans should expect a closely contested match where form and strategy will play crucial roles in determining the outcome.
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| Mainz 40.6% |
Draw 27.2% |
Wolfsburg 32.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of German Bundesliga Wolfsburg: 0.58% Mainz: 0.52%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.38 | 3.45 | 2.92 | ||
| 2.42 | 3.6 | 3.09 | ||
| 2.25 | 3.3 | 2.9 | ||
| 2.32 | 3.56 | 2.94 | ||
| 2.33 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
Latest Results
| 17.01.26 1. FC Köln – Mainz 05 – 2:1 13.01.26 Mainz 05 – 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 – 2:1 10.01.26 Union Berlin – Mainz 05 – 2:2 21.12.25 Mainz 05 – FC St. Pauli – 0:0 18.12.25 Mainz 05 – Samsunspor – 2:0 |
17.01.26 VfL Wolfsburg – 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 – 1:1 14.01.26 VfL Wolfsburg – FC St. Pauli – 2:1 11.01.26 Bayern Munich – VfL Wolfsburg – 8:1 20.12.25 VfL Wolfsburg – SC Freiburg – 3:4 13.12.25 Borussia Mönchengladbach – VfL Wolfsburg – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.08.25 VfL Wolfsburg – Mainz 05 – 1:1 19.04.25 Mainz 05 – VfL Wolfsburg – 2:2 08.12.24 VfL Wolfsburg – Mainz 05 – 4:3 18.05.24 VfL Wolfsburg – Mainz 05 – 1:3 13.01.24 Mainz 05 – VfL Wolfsburg – 1:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 71:14 | 57 | 50 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 35:17 | 18 | 39 |
| 3 | Hoffenheim | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 35:21 | 14 | 33 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 33:24 | 9 | 32 |
| 5 | Stuttgart | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32:25 | 7 | 32 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 34:25 | 9 | 29 |
| 7 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38:39 | -1 | 27 |
| 8 | Freiburg | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 27:29 | -2 | 23 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 23:26 | -3 | 23 |
| 10 | FC Koln | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27:30 | -3 | 20 |
| 11 | B. Monchengladbach | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 23:29 | -6 | 20 |
| 12 | Wolfsburg | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27:38 | -11 | 19 |
| 13 | Werder Bremen | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21:34 | -13 | 18 |
| 14 | Hamburger SV | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 17:27 | -10 | 17 |
| 15 | Augsburg | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 18:33 | -15 | 15 |
| 16 | Heidenheim | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 17:39 | -22 | 13 |
| 17 | Mainz | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18:31 | -13 | 12 |
| 18 | St. Pauli | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 16:31 | -15 | 12 |
German Bundesliga Outrights
1. Dortmund: 41 (56.6%)
2. Bayer Leverkusen: 151 (15.37%)
3. RB Leipzig: 251 (9.25%)
4. VfB Stuttgart: 501 (4.63%)
5. Hoffenheim: 751 (3.09%)
6. Freiburg: 1001 (2.32%)
7. Eintracht Frankfurt: 1501 (1.55%)
8. 1. FC Koln: 2001 (1.16%)
9. Union Berlin: 2501 (0.93%)
10. B. Monchengladbach: 2501 (0.93%)
11. Werder Bremen: 3001 (0.77%)
12. Hamburger: 3001 (0.77%)
13. Wolfsburg: 4001 (0.58%)
14. Augsburg: 4501 (0.52%)
15. Mainz: 4501 (0.52%)
16. Heidenheim: 4501 (0.52%)
17. St. Pauli: 4501 (0.52%)
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