What is the prediction for the football match between FC Augsburg and FSV Mainz 05?
Our prediction for the FC Augsburg–FSV Mainz 05 match is: over 2.5 goals.
Other OPWIN picks
FC Augsburg to win (47% confidence); FSV Mainz 05 to win or draw (66% confidence); both teams to score: yes (65% confidence)
FC Augsburg
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, FC Augsburg scored an average of 1.80 goals and conceded 2.80 per match.
FSV Mainz 05
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, FSV Mainz 05 scored an average of 1.60 goals and conceded 2.60 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Across the available samples, FC Augsburg and FSV Mainz 05 average 3.40 goals scored per match combined. That recent scoring pace aligns with Over 2.5.
Players to watch
Across 5 recent recorded appearances, F. Rieder contributed 1 goal(s) and 2 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.07/10 across 5 rated appearances. Across 5 recent recorded appearances, A. Caci contributed 3 goal(s) and 2 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.30/10 across 5 rated appearances.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current records list J. Thorup for FC Augsburg and U. Fischer for FSV Mainz 05. The latest recorded formations are FC Augsburg in 3-4-2-1 (Nov 7, 2026) and FSV Mainz 05 in 3-5-2 (Nov 7, 2026). Across 8 recent matches with possession and shot data, FC Augsburg averaged 45.9% possession and 15.9 shots per match (5.9 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 8 matches, FSV Mainz 05 averaged 48.1% possession and 15.5 shots (5.4 on target), a high shot volume profile. The recorded numbers do not show a pronounced gap in possession or shot volume.
Home and away performance
In 5 recent home matches, FC Augsburg recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses, averaging 1.20 points, 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per match. Away from home, FSV Mainz 05 recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses in 4 matches, averaging 2.25 points, 2.75 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per match. The away side’s recent road record compares favourably with the home side’s home record.
This Bundesliga fixture takes place at WWK Arena (Augsburg).
Recent results show no clear home advantage for FC Augsburg: 1.2 points per home match compared with 0.8 away, with performance varying between matches.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.