Mainz vs Genoa tips and predictions

Tight encounter expected in Club Friendly

This could well be one of those encounters where Genoa just do enough to get the result and they're sure to be asked some questions by this Mainz squad.

After analysing some less than stellar outings, the hosts will be wanting to switch things up. Die Nullfunfer are a curious bunch at the moment. They've lost 10 of their last 20 games at home. Their defensive questions at home could be significant in this clash. They conceded at least once in 18 of their last 20 home matches which lends some additional evidence for the away win.

I Rossoblu have won 2 of their last 3 away matches. All arguments point to a decent clash here and the evidence laid out suggests the away win is the best pick. Most of these recent wins have been made possible by their confidence in front of goal. They've scored at least once in all of their last 12 games and if they're at their their prolific best they can impress their advantages here.

To be fair, it won't be a surprise to see them end up in deadlock. The betting markets suggest that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they can both be dangerous in attack. It's not a particulary strong view but the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting for this encounter.

The visitors are coming off an impressive 4-1 win last week against Wacker Innsbruck.