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FSV Mainz 05 v Bournemouth Stats

Data last updated: Fri 14 Aug 2026, 07:30 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

FSV Mainz 05 and Bournemouth meet in a friendly fixture where attacking intent is likely to dominate given the pre-season setting. Mainz has shown solid defensive form recently but limited goal output, while Bournemouth's matches have been high-scoring affairs with a strong tendency for open play. Both sides appear inclined to test offensive options and fitness, suggesting a lively encounter with multiple goal opportunities. The friendly nature reduces defensive rigidity, increasing the chance of a goal-rich game as both teams seek to build rhythm and ahead of competitive fixtures.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

  • Bournemouth has a 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate in recent matches, indicating consistent high-scoring games.
  • FSV Mainz 05 has an 80% Over 2.5 Goals rate, showing frequent involvement in matches with multiple goals.
  • Bournemouth averages 5.25 goals scored per recent match, highlighting strong attacking output.
  • FSV Mainz 05 concedes only 0.8 goals per game recently, suggesting a solid defense but limited scoring from their side.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 58% chance for Over 3.5 Goals, reflecting the attacking profiles and recent scoring trends of both teams. Bournemouth's perfect record for Over 2.5 Goals and high goals per game strongly supports a high-scoring outcome. Mainz's defensive solidity is counterbalanced by the friendly match context, where defensive discipline often loosens. The price at 2.2 offers positive value given the model's higher probability estimate, making this an attractive bet for those expecting an open, goal-filled game.

Bournemouth Over 2.5 Goals Rate100% recent matches
Strong positive
FSV Mainz 05 Over 2.5 Goals Rate80% recent matches
Positive
Bournemouth Goals For5.25 per game
Strong positive
FSV Mainz 05 Goals Against0.8 per game
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open game with Bournemouth's attacking prowess likely to push the total goals above 3.5. Mainz's recent defensive form may provide some resistance, but the friendly setting encourages offensive experimentation, making Over 3.5 Goals a tactically and statistically sound choice.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Goal-scoring potential and match context

“Bournemouth's consistent high-scoring matches combined with Mainz's willingness to test attacking options in a friendly sets the stage for a goal-laden encounter. The Over 3.5 Goals market captures this dynamic well.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

Bournemouth has a 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate in recent matches, indicating consistent high-scoring games.

FSV Mainz 05 has an 80% Over 2.5 Goals rate, showing frequent involvement in matches with multiple goals.

Bournemouth averages 5.25 goals scored per recent match, highlighting strong attacking output.

FSV Mainz 05 concedes only 0.8 goals per game recently, suggesting a solid defense but limited scoring from their side.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last five matches, Bournemouth has consistently produced games with more than 2.5 goals, while Mainz also shows a strong trend towards higher goal totals.
  • This recent trend suggests a fast tempo and open play style conducive to Over 2.5 Goals, supporting the even higher Over 3.5 Goals market in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

FSV Mainz 053
Avg goals scored
Bournemouth5.25
FSV Mainz 050.8
Avg goals conceded
Bournemouth1.5
FSV Mainz 0540%
BTTS rate
Bournemouth100%
FSV Mainz 0580%
Over 2.5 goals
Bournemouth100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 58% vs implied 46% · edge +12.5 pts
2.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.53
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 76%
1.44
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 88%
1.14
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.62
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 26%
2.38
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Recent form data shows Bournemouth consistently involved in matches exceeding 2.5 goals, while Mainz also frequently participates in higher-scoring games. Both teams' BTTS rates differ, with Bournemouth at 100% and Mainz at 40%, indicating Bournemouth's matches often feature goals at both ends, supporting a high total goals scenario.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 65% · edge +12.6 pts
1.53
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 76%
1.44
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FSV Mainz 05 Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 53%
2.35
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FSV Mainz 05 to WinBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price
1.98
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.4
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Bournemouth Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 52%
1.58
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The Over 3.5 Goals market is priced at 2.2, reflecting a 45.5% implied chance, which is notably lower than the model's 58% estimate. This positive suggests the market underestimates the likelihood of a high-scoring game, making the bet attractive without significant price sensitivity concerns.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

FSV Mainz 05

WDWWW
Last 54W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 106W 1D 0L
08 Aug 2026H Paris FC4-0
01 Aug 2026A Udinese3-3
31 Jul 2026H Shabab Al Ahli Dubai1-0
25 Jul 2026H Holstein Kiel3-0
17 Jul 2026H 1. FC Kaiserslautern4-1

Bournemouth

DWWW
Last 53W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 1D 0L
08 Aug 2026A Real Betis2-2
04 Aug 2026H Genoa10-1
30 Jul 2026A FC Augsburg5-2
24 Jul 2026H FC St. Pauli4-1
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 72% vs implied 63% · edge +8.9 pts
1.59
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FSV Mainz 05 Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 53%
2.35
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FSV Mainz 05 to WinBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 72%
1.25
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.4
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Bournemouth Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 52%
1.58
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Bournemouth to WinBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.05
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Bournemouth's recent form includes a perfect Over 2.5 Goals rate, scoring an average of 5.25 goals per match, indicating strong offensive momentum. Mainz, while more defensively solid, has also seen 80% of their recent matches exceed 2.5 goals, reinforcing the likelihood of a high-scoring friendly encounter.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0FSV Mainz 05 wins
0Draws
0Bournemouth wins
Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 65% · edge +12.6 pts
1.53
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 76%
1.44
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FSV Mainz 05 to WinBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 30%
3.4
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Bournemouth to WinBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.05
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No previous meetings exist between FSV Mainz 05 and Bournemouth, so head-to-head data cannot inform this match's goal expectations. Instead, recent form and tactical context provide the primary guidance for anticipating a high-scoring game.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

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FSV Mainz 058
Played
Bournemouth5
FSV Mainz 054.8
Avg goals for
Bournemouth4.4
FSV Mainz 050.6
Avg goals against
Bournemouth1.6
FSV Mainz 055
Clean sheets
Bournemouth0
Best odds for this sectionFSV Mainz 05 Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 53% vs implied 43% · edge +9.9 pts
2.35
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FSV Mainz 05 to WinBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3
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Bournemouth Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 52%
1.58
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Bournemouth to WinBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.05
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Season-long data highlights Bournemouth's potent attack and propensity for high-scoring games, while Mainz's defensive numbers are solid but not impermeable. This contrast supports the expectation of multiple goals, especially given the friendly context where defensive caution is often reduced.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%FSV Mainz 05 Over 2.5
100%Bournemouth Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Over the last five matches, Bournemouth has consistently produced games with more than 2.5 goals, while Mainz also shows a strong trend towards higher goal totals. This recent trend suggests a fast tempo and open play style conducive to Over 2.5 Goals, supporting the even higher Over 3.5 Goals market in this fixture.

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Betting context

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