Prediction and odds analysis for Mainz vs St Pauli at 21:30 on December 21, Round 15 of the Bundesliga

Preview and odds analysis for Mainz vs St Pauli (21:30, 21/12). Prediction of the result, expected lineups, and expert analysis for the Bundesliga Round 15 match between Mainz and St Pauli.

Mainz vs St Pauli Preview

90-minute odds: 0 : 1/2

Total goals line: 2 1/4

Mainz ranks 18th with 9 points from 14 matches (2 wins, 3 draws, 9 losses), goal difference of -20, recently suffered a 0-4 defeat to Freiburg last week, extending their winless streak to 6 Bundesliga games (1 draw, 5 losses). They average 0.9 goals per match, mainly from Burkardt (4 goals). Under the interim coach, their performance has declined, with only 1 home win in 7 matches at Opel Arena this season, conceding an average of 2 goals per game.

St Pauli sits 16th with 12 points (3 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses), goal difference -12, recently won 2-1 against Heidenheim last week, ending a 3-match winless streak. They score about 1 goal per game, led by Eggestein (5 goals). Under coach Hürzeler, they play a counter-attacking style, winning 2 of 7 away matches but conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game.

Mainz has the advantage at home and in recent head-to-head results (winning 3 of the last 5). St Pauli has improved but their defense remains fragile. The match is expected to see Mainz control the game and narrowly win by applying high pressure and exploiting opponent mistakes to escape the relegation zone.