Mainz is Werder's favourite destination

In Mainz, Werder would like to build upon their good showings against Schalke and Hannover. (Photo: nph)
First Team
Thursday, 10.04.2014 / 09:55

Mainz has always been a good destination - at least for SV Werder. The Green-Whites have an excellent record there, having lost only one time against them...

Mainz has always been a good destination - at least for SV Werder. The Green-Whites have an excellent record there, having lost only one time against them. Still, Werder must watch out on Saturday (kick-off at 3:30 p.m.) because there's a reason that Mainz are close to the Europa League ranks.

The following statistical overview shows why Werder can be confident about heading to Mainz, why it wouldn't be a surprise if Aaron Hunt scores a goal and what Nils Petersen thinks about Thomas Tuchel's team.

Did you know ...

... that Mainz have a six-match winless streak at home against Werder? Following Mainz's 2-1 win in their first Bundesliga showdown in 2004, the Green-Whites have not lost in Mainz, collecting four wins and two draws.

... that Mainz have struggled of late? From the last four Bundesliga matches, head coach Thomas Tuchel's team has collected just one victory. Mainz did not just lose against Bayern but also against Eintracht Frankfurth and Eintracht Braunschweig.

Aaron Hunt scored a goal last season in Mainz. (Photo: nph)

... that Aaron Hunt has scored more often against Mainz than against any other team in the Bundesliga? In 10 matches against Mainz, Hunt has scored seven goals - four of them coming in the last four games.

... that Mainz's top scorer Nicolai Müller will miss the match? The 26-year-old will have to sit out with a meniscus problem. Until now, Müller has scored nine goals to go with three assists. Also missing from training was defender Joe-Ho Park, who is dealing with a right foot irritation.

... what Nils Petersen thinks of Mainz? "Mainz have played an excellent season thus far. It's clear that the expectations surrounding the team are higher and the team has more pressure when everyone expects them to play European next season. Still, Mainz have a dangerous team which in principle can beat every team. You could tell that in the match against Bayern where Mainz didn't lose until late. It will not be an easy match for us."

Compiled by OPTA and WERDER.DE

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