Our prediction for this Bundesliga match:
Wolfsburg will look to make amends for an embarrassing 6-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund when they take on Mainz on Matchday 31. The Wolves occupy 13th place in the standings, six points clear of bottom three. Wolfsburg aim to escape the danger zone, and they are surely capable of beating Mainz, who have little to play for in the season finale.
Both Mbabu and Roussillon should be recalled to the starting XI, while the likes of Schlager, Lacroix, Steffen, Waldschmidt, Otavio, and William remain in the recovery room. Die Nullfunfer, on the other hand, head into Friday’s clash with the lack of motivation. Mainz failed to win the previous four league fixtures, which is yet another reason why we are going to put our money on Wolfsburg, whose Bundesliga status could be in great danger soon.
Highlighted Player (Kevin Mbabu):
Born in Chene-Bougeries, Switzerland on April 19, 1995, Kevin Mbabu is a defender who plays for Young Boys. Mbabu started his youth career at Servette and he continued playing for les Grenats at senior level. However, it has to be noted that he made no more than one appearance for Servette in the league during the 2012/2013 season.
Kevin Mbabu then joined Premier League side Newcastle United and after spending two seasons on loan at Rangers and Young Boys, he signed a permanent deal with the Stade de Suisse outfit in 2017. His main position right back, but he is used as both centre and left back as well.
Mbabu is eligible to play for Switzerland, DR Congo and France due to his mixed descent, but he decided to represent the Rossocrociati at senior level. Mbabu made his Switzerland debut in September, 2018 in a 6-0 win over Iceland. His contract with Young Boys should expire in June, 2020.
Highlighted Team (Mainz):
1. FSV Mainz 05 is a German football club from the city Mainz. The club managed to reach the highest German football division the Bundesliga in 2009. FSV Mainz was founded in 1905. The club host it’s home game in the Coface Arena which holds a capacity of 35 000 seats. The stadium was build in 2011 and is considered as one of the most modern stadiums in the nation. De most known nickname for FSV Mainz is Die 05’er. The club colours are red and white.
FSV Mainz never won a title in their history. Not in the Bundesliga and not even in the 2. Bundesliga or the 3. Bundesliga. Mainz managed to reach the UEFA Cup in 2005/2006 where they lost against Sevilla FC. In 2011/2012 and 2014/2015 the club from Mainz got knocked out in the qualification stage.
Known players that played in the Mainz kit in their career are: Holtby, Schurrle, Klop pand Subotic.