Holstein Kiel vs FSV Mainz 05 Predictions

• Mainz are unbeaten on their travels this season, scoring more than two goals per game
• Holstein Kiel have lost seven Bundesliga games, including four of five at home
• The hosts have conceded at least twice in all but one of their games this season

Leaky hosts to suffer defeat

Holstein Kiel are second-bottom in the Bundesliga and on course for an immediate return to the second tier. The hosts have suffered seven defeats already this term, losing four of their first five matches at home.

The hosts’ are unlikely to see their fortunes change this weekend, as they meet a Mainz side who are yet to suffer a defeat on their travels. The visitors have taken eight points from four games, scoring nine times.

Their form on their travels has been inspired by forward Jonathan Burkardt, who has struck five of his six Bundesliga goals this term in his four away appearances. He netted against Borussia Dortmund last time out and he’s a good bet to add to his tally against the league’s second-worst defence.

Holstein Kiel have conceded at least twice in all but one of their games this season and the hosts have shipped 14 goals across their five home matches. With Mainz looking good on their travels, back them to win and Burkardt to score.