Our Mainz vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction: 1-2
Mainz vs VfB Stuttgart in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Mainz vs VfB Stuttgart prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Mainz's Last Match – Bayer Leverkusen vs Mainz
Mainz will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Germany Bundesliga I draw with Bayer Leverkusen on February 28. In that match, Mainz had 34% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bayer Leverkusen | 66% | 3 (5) | 1.07 | 73 |
 Mainz | 34% | 4 (4) | 0.73 | 44 |
VfB Stuttgart's Last Match – VfB Stuttgart vs Wolfsburg
Determined to maintain their recent success, VfB Stuttgart must win following their 4-0 Germany Bundesliga I victory against Wolfsburg on March 1. In that match, VfB Stuttgart saw 63% of the ball and created 17 goal attempts, with 11 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 VfB Stuttgart | 63% | 17 (11) | 3.06 | 67 |
 Wolfsburg | 37% | 7 (3) | 0.8 | 37 |
Mainz vs VfB Stuttgart Stats
Key Stats
| Mainz | VfB Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 1.7 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mainz are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while VfB Stuttgart average 2.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Mainz 14-13
VfB Stuttgart 25-10
What are the odds for this match?
Mainz to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.6
VfB Stuttgart to win: @2.15
Lineups
Mainz (3-3-2-2) : Daniel Batz, Danny da Costa, Stefan Posch, Dominik Kohr, Silvan Widmer, Kaishu Sano, Philipp Mwene, Paul Nebel, Lee Jae-sung, Phillip Tietz, Sheraldo Becker
VfB Stuttgart (4-2-3-1) : Alexander Nubel, Lorenz Assignon, Luca Jaquez, Julian Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, Jamie Leweling, Deniz Undav, Chris Fuhrich, Ermedin Demirovic