Mainz 05 on the brink: Can Bremen prevent the next defeat?

Mainz 05 on the brink: Can Bremen prevent the next defeat?

Tomorrow, Bundesliga fans can look forward to an exciting duel between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and that SV Werder Bremen be happy. Kick-off in the Mewa Arena is on November 1st, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. While Mainz urgently needs points after a bumpy start, Bremen could take another step towards the top half of the table with a win.

But let's take a closer look at the situation. Mainz 05 are currently in third-to-last place and have only collected four points in their last eight league games - one win, one draw and six defeats are their meager record. The last appearances are particularly bitter: After a 1:2 defeat against VfB Stuttgart, this is the fourth defeat in a row for Rheinhessen. The clear 4-0 defeats against Hamburger SV and 2-0 against Borussia Dortmund were particularly painful. With only 9 goals scored and 16 conceded, Mainz urgently needs a sense of success.

The situation at Werder Bremen

The situation is looking much better for Werder Bremen. The club is currently in ninth place in the table, just two points behind third place. With a record of three wins, two draws and three defeats, the team has a good foundation. Bremen remained unbeaten in the last three games and collected seven points. Most recently, the North Germans celebrated a 1-0 win against 1. FC Union Berlin and a 2-2 draw against 1. FC Heidenheim.

What happened in the last direct duels between Mainz and Bremen looks anything but rosy for Mainz: Bremen won 20 times in 39 duels, while Mainz was only able to achieve 12 victories. The last five matches all ended in Bremen's favor, with results of 0:1, 1:2, 0:1, 0:4 and 2:2.

Outlook on the duel

Horst Steffen, coach of Mainz, describes his team as strong and versatile. Mainz will probably play in a 3-4-3 system in order to show the necessary flexibility towards their opponents. “We have to be prepared for all situations,” emphasizes Steffen. The challenge is reinforced not least by Burkardt's departure to Frankfurt, which further weakens Mainz's offensive.

For Bremen, on the other hand, there are promising talents in the squad and those responsible are in talks with Amos Pieper about a contract extension. The team has found the momentum and will do everything they can to continue the positive results. The betting odds for a Bremen win at Betano are currently 3.50, which further underlines the trust in the team.

In a game where pressure and hope collide, it will be exciting to see who comes out on top in the end. Be there tomorrow in the Mewa Arena: Mainz 05 against Werder Bremen!