Goalkeeper Marius Funk suffered a serious knee injury in training so Sascha Burchert stepped in between the sticks. Andreas Linde has been signed from Molde and could make his Bundesliga debut. Afimico Pululu has signed from FC Basel to boost their attacking options. Justin Hoogma is nearing a return from COVID, but Gian-Luca Itter is fit after his own virus bout. Nick Viergever is back from an ankle problem. Gideon Jung, Robin Kehr and Jessic Ngankam all have knee injuries. Marcus Ingvartsen is struggling with an adductor injury, while former Real Madrid striker Adam Szalai needs an operation on a head injury. Captain Moussa Niakhate could return after COVID, while Alexander Hack is available after suspension. Coach Bo Svensson will not be on the touchline as he picked up his fourth yellow card last weekend. Niklas Tauer has problems with his adductors. Dominik Kohr will be out for several more weeks with a thigh injury.
Greuther Fuerth have drawn their last 3 matches (Bundesliga). Greuther Fuerth have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Bundesliga). Mainz have lost 6 of their last 7 away matches (Bundesliga). Greuther Fuerth have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 home matches (Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Mainz's last 6 away games (Bundesliga). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Greuther Fuerth's last 3 home games (Bundesliga).
Greuther Fuerth have far and away the worst defensive record in the league having conceded 51 goals already, mustering a woeful seven points this season. However, Fuerth have shown signs of improvement with six of these points coming in their last five games. Fuerth have all week to prime themselves for this game, while Mainz went out of the German Cup on Tuesday. Mainz have lost seven out of nine away from home, including their last four, so this will be a game the bottom side will be eyeing the three points. 1:1
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