Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 August

Betiball's prediction for Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05 on 20 August 2023 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05 preview before placing your bet.

Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05: Starting Lineups Time : 20/08/2023 09:30

Union Berlin

4 - 1

Finished

FSV Mainz 05

90+5'

Milos Pantovic

89'

Aljoscha Kemlein / Aissa Laidouni

89'

Kevin Volland / Kevin Behrens

76'

Milos Pantovic / Brenden Aaronson

70'

Kevin Behrens

66'

Sheraldo Becker / David Datro Fofana

66'

Robin Gosens / Jerome Roussillon

10'

Kevin Behrens

90+1' Sepp Van Den Berg

88' Ludovic Ajorque

87' Ludovic Ajorque Penalty awarded

81' Tom Krauss / Anton Stach

81' Nelson Weiper / Danny Vieira da Costa

80' Leandro Barreiro Martins

75' Aymen Barkok / Lee Jae Sung

64' Anthony Caci

62' Ludovic Ajorque

60' Sepp Van Den Berg / Dominik Kohr

60' Brajan Gruda / Karim Onisiwo

58' Danny Vieira da Costa

51' Dominik Kohr

31' Lee Jae Sung

90+5'

Milos Pantovic

90+1' Sepp Van Den Berg

89'

Aljoscha Kemlein / Aissa Laidouni

88' Ludovic Ajorque

89'

Kevin Volland / Kevin Behrens

87' Ludovic Ajorque Penalty awarded

76'

Milos Pantovic / Brenden Aaronson

81' Tom Krauss / Anton Stach

70'

Kevin Behrens

81' Nelson Weiper / Danny Vieira da Costa

66'

Sheraldo Becker / David Datro Fofana

80' Leandro Barreiro Martins

66'

Robin Gosens / Jerome Roussillon

75' Aymen Barkok / Lee Jae Sung

10'

Kevin Behrens

64' Anthony Caci

Kevin Behrens

62' Ludovic Ajorque

Kevin Behrens

60' Sepp Van Den Berg / Dominik Kohr

60' Brajan Gruda / Karim Onisiwo

58' Danny Vieira da Costa

51' Dominik Kohr

31' Lee Jae Sung

Union Berlin

Substitutions

#36 Aljoscha Kemlein

#10 Kevin Volland

#6 Robin Gosens

#27 Sheraldo Becker

#32 Milos Pantovic

#18 Josip Juranovic

#37 Alexander Schwolow

#3 Paul Jaeckel

#45 Theoson Jordan Siebatcheu

Union Berlin FSV Mainz 05

11Shots10

6Shots on Goal3

15Fouls16

3Corner Kick1

16Free kick11

1Offside0

1Yellow card5

65Aerial55

3Save2

7Successful Tackles13

4Interceptions14

4Assist0

5Substitution5

4Shots off goal3

1Hit The Post1

35Head Success25

1Blocked4

7Tackle13

3Dribbles1

23Throw-in20

376Passes429

87Attacks125

25Dangerous attacks46

2Corner Kicks(HT)0

FSV Mainz 05

Substitutions

#14 Tom Krauss

#44 Nelson Weiper

#43 Brajan Gruda

#4 Aymen Barkok

#3 Sepp Van Den Berg

#24 Merveille Papela

#1 Lasse RieB

#5 Maxim Leitsch

#45 David Mamutovic

Commentary

90+5' Goal! Milos Pantovic - Union Berlin

90+1' Sepp Van Den Berg - FSV Mainz 05 receive a yellow card

89' Union Berlin — substitution: Aljoscha Kemlein / Aissa Laidouni

89' Union Berlin — substitution: Kevin Volland / Kevin Behrens

88' Penalty missed! Ludovic Ajorque - FSV Mainz 05

87' VAR review - FSV Mainz 05

81' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Tom Krauss / Anton Stach

81' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Nelson Weiper / Danny Vieira da Costa

80' Leandro Barreiro Martins - FSV Mainz 05 receive a yellow card

76' Union Berlin — substitution: Milos Pantovic / Brenden Aaronson

75' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Aymen Barkok / Lee Jae Sung

70' Goal! Kevin Behrens - Union Berlin

66' Union Berlin — substitution: Sheraldo Becker / David Datro Fofana

66' Union Berlin — substitution: Robin Gosens / Jerome Roussillon

64' Goal! Anthony Caci - FSV Mainz 05

62' Penalty missed! Ludovic Ajorque - FSV Mainz 05

60' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Sepp Van Den Berg / Dominik Kohr

60' FSV Mainz 05 — substitution: Brajan Gruda / Karim Onisiwo

58' Danny Vieira da Costa - FSV Mainz 05 receive a yellow card

51' Dominik Kohr - FSV Mainz 05 receive a yellow card

31' Lee Jae Sung - FSV Mainz 05 receive a yellow card

10' Kevin Behrens - Union Berlin receive a yellow card

9' Goal! Kevin Behrens - Union Berlin

1' Goal! Kevin Behrens - Union Berlin

How We Build the Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05 on 20 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Union Berlin vs FSV Mainz 05 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Union Berlin's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FSV Mainz 05's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Union Berlin and FSV Mainz 05 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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