Mainz will aim for consecutive victories as they host St. Pauli at the Mewa Arena for a Bundesliga match on Saturday.
Currently positioned sixth in the Bundesliga standings, Mainz has recorded 10 wins, five draws, and seven losses in 22 league matches this season. The team has secured victories in two of their last four games, including a 2-0 win against Heidenheim last Sunday, which ended a three-match losing streak. Jonathan Burkardt and Nelson Weiper each scored a goal in that match, contributing to the team's success.
Returning to the Mewa Arena, Mainz has won five of their last six home league games and has maintained clean sheets in their last three Bundesliga matches at home. Their defensive performance has been notable, with the team holding the second-best defensive record in the league, having conceded only 24 goals in 22 games.
With a strong defense, Mainz is optimistic about facing a St. Pauli team that currently holds the title of the lowest scorers in the Bundesliga. The hosts have the opportunity to achieve a league double over St. Pauli, having previously won their October encounter 3-0.
In terms of team news, Mainz will be without Stefan Bell, who is sidelined due to a muscle injury.
St. Pauli enters the match in 14th place, with six wins, three draws, and 13 losses in their 22 league matches. While they have a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone, the team is disappointed by their inability to secure a win in their last three matches. St. Pauli drew 1-1 with Augsburg before suffering consecutive defeats to RB Leipzig and Freiburg, failing to score in both losses.
Having not found the net in 12 of their 22 Bundesliga matches this season, St. Pauli has struggled offensively. Despite being the league's lowest scorers, they possess the third-best defensive record, conceding only 25 goals. The team hopes their strong defense will help them break a streak of three consecutive defeats against Mainz.
St. Pauli is expected to be without several players, including Robert Wagner, Sascha Burchert, Manolis Saliakas, Morgan Guilavogui, James Sands, Karol Mets, and Simon Zoller.
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