1. FSV Mainz 05

vs

Samsunspor

Preview

Mainz 05

• Mainz 05 have won their first two home games in the UEFA Conference League - League Stage, conceding just one goal.
• Mainz have failed to win any of their last 5 in all competitions (D2, L3).
• They drew 1-1 away to KKS Lech Poznan in the previous Conference League round.

Samsunspor

• Samsunspor are unbeaten away in the League Stage (W1, D1), averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1 conceded per away match.
• They have gone 0 wins, 3 draws, 2 defeats in their last 5 in all competitions.

Key Players

• Since Urs Fischer took charge, Mainz 05 are shifting from a high-octane wing-back system to a more compact mid-block and measured counter-attacking style.
• Fischer's sides are organised defensively and control transitions to play at their tempo.
• Samsunspor typically set up in a compact 4-2-3-1 and are pragmatic, strong in transition.
• Benedict Hollerbach has scored one goal in his three European appearances this term and is Fischer’s main outlet.
• Marius Mouandilmadji has 4 goals in 5 and is a major threat for the Black Sea side.
• Anthony Musaba has two goals in their last five.

Betting Insights

• Both teams sit on 10 points from 5 Conference League games.
• Mainz 05 are favourites at 1.65 while Samsunspor are priced at 5.3.
• Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.76.
• Both Teams To Score is 1.71.

Prediction

• Expect the home side to edge it - favouring Mainz 05.
• Likely to be high-scoring, so markets like Over 2.5 and Both Teams To Score look attractive.