SV Elversberg vs FSV Mainz 05 prediction

SV Elversberg – FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga, Friday, October 30, 2026 at 07:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde

SV Elversberg is #8 in the table (10 pts) and FSV Mainz 05 #7 (10 pts). FSV Mainz 05 averages 2.3 goals per match this season. Last 2 head-to-head meetings: SV Elversberg 0, draws 1, FSV Mainz 05 1. Their last meeting, on August 12, 2023, ended SV Elversberg 0-1 FSV Mainz 05. Absent for SV Elversberg: T. Zimmerschied, N. Darvich, L. Gunther +3. Absent for FSV Mainz 05: D. Kohr, Silas, N. Amiri +1.

SV Elversberg

07:30 PM

FSV Mainz 05

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a meeting of neighbouring sides in the table, both looking for an immediate response after cup exits in midweek. Elversberg have been aggressive and adventurous in their first Bundesliga season, but recent mistakes at the back and a blunt spell in front of goal have hurt them. Mainz travel with a strong league away record, yet their own defensive transition work was exposed in Bochum and two established absences reduce Fischer’s options. Expect an intense contest shaped by wide duels, second balls and the fresher bench after a compressed week.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 4 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

The clubs have met only in the DFB-Pokal, so the head-to-head sample is too small to carry much predictive weight. Mainz are unbeaten in those meetings, including a win at Elversberg.

Injuries and absences

Kohr’s confirmed absence weakens Mainz’s defensive leadership and midfield bite, while Silas is another unavailable attacking option. Elversberg are without Zimmerschied and carry several doubts across defence and the wide areas, making their final balance particularly sensitive to late team news.

Form (last 5)

SV ElversbergLeague position #8 · 10 ptsL W L

FSV Mainz 05League position #7 · 10 ptsL W L

SV Elversberg vs FSV Mainz 05 stats

	SV Elversberg	FSV Mainz 05
Played	7	7
Goals scored	12	16
Goals conceded	15	13
Clean sheets	1	3

Last meetings

2023-08-12SV Elversberg 0-1 FSV Mainz 05
2021-08-08SV Elversberg 2-2 FSV Mainz 05

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