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Lech Poznan will host Mainz at the Stadion Poznań in the league phase of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both teams have seen decisive outcomes in their four games in the competition, with Poznan recording three wins and two for the visitors.
The Railwayman are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions and were held to a 2-2 draw by Cracovia in the Ekstraklasa last week. Mikael Ishak broke the deadlock in the 18th minute, and Ali Gholizadeh pulled them level in the 81st minute. They overcame Lausanne 2-0 at home in their previous Conference League outing.
Die Nullfünfer have won just one of their last nine games in all competitions. They suffered a third consecutive defeat on Saturday, losing 1-0 to Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga. They lost 1-0 to Universitatea Craiova in the Conference League last month.
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Lech Poznan vs Mainz Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- Poznan have met German teams four times. They have endured a winless run in these games, suffering three defeats.
- The visitors will take on a Polish team for the first time.
- The hosts have the joint-best attacking record in the Conference League this season, scoring nine goals.
- Mainz have lost their last five away games, failing to score in four games.
- Lech Poznan have won their two home games in the Conference League this season, scoring six goals.
- The hosts have scored two goals each in three of their last four games while also keeping three clean sheets in that period.
- Die Nullfünfer have conceded one goal each in six of their last seven games in all competitions.
Lech Poznan vs Mainz Prediction
The Railwayman have suffered just three defeats in all competitions since September, with two of them coming in the Conference League. Notably, they are unbeaten in their last six home games, scoring 16 goals, and will look to build on that form.
Daniel Hakans and Patrik Walemark are the two injury concerns for the hosts.
Die Nullfünfer have lost four of their last five games, failing to score in these defeats as well. They have lost their last five away games, which is a cause for concern.
Robin Zentner was injured against Craiova and remains sidelined with a thigh strain. Nadiem Amiri has also been left out of the squad due to fitness issues. Anthony Caci remains sidelined, while Phillipp Mwene will sit this one out after being injured against Monchengladbach.
Poznan have a good home record this season, and considering the visitors' recent struggles, we back the hosts to secure a comfortable win.
Prediction: Lech Poznan 2-0 Mainz
Lech Poznan vs Mainz Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Lech Poznan to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - No
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Bold Tip: Mikael Ishak to score or assist anytime - Yes
