Lech Poznan vs Mainz 05 Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups Revealed

As the Conference League action heats up, Mainz 05 prepares to face Lech Poznan at Enea Stadion this Thursday. Mainz sits in fifth place in their group, three points ahead of their Polish opponents, who currently rank 16th with just six points after five matchweeks. The visitors are in close pursuit of the top spot, trailing first-placed Samsunspor by only one point.

Lech Poznan’s Recent Performances

Lech Poznan secured a 2-0 victory against Lausanne on November 27. This win marked a significant achievement, as they scored two goals from their three shots in the box, while successfully defending against 12 attempts from their opponents. Over their last nine matches, Poznan has netted at least two goals in seven encounters, demonstrating strong offensive capabilities.

Currently, they are just one point away from the eighth-placed Drita, and only three points separate them from third-placed NK Celje. Furthermore, Poznan aims to extend their unbeaten streak to six matches, having achieved three wins at Enea Stadion in their last six home fixtures.

Mainz 05’s Struggles

Mainz 05 had a strong start in the Conference League, winning their first three matches. However, they faced a setback with a 1-0 loss to Universitatea Craiova on November 27, where they failed to generate any significant scoring opportunities. Overall, Mainz has recorded only ten shots on target in the competition, placing them among the bottom five teams in this statistic.

In the Bundesliga, they are currently at the bottom of the table with just six points from 13 matches. They find themselves six points away from safety after suffering five consecutive defeats on the road, during which they conceded 12 goals.

Team News

For Lech Poznan, midfielder Antoni Kozubal is expected to pair with Pablo Rodriguez, given the injuries to Gisli Thordarson and Filip Jagiello. Mikael Ishak is anticipated to lead the attack.

Meanwhile, Mainz manager Urs Fischer may utilize a back three of Danny da Costa, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, and Maxim Leitsch. Midfielders Nadiem Amiri and Kaishu Sano are likely to retain their spots in the starting XI, along with potential inclusion of Benedict Hollerbach in the attack.

Predictions for the Match

Considering Mainz’s tumultuous season, they face a challenging match ahead. Lech Poznan has struggled offensively in recent European outings. If Mainz concedes early, they may find it difficult to recover.

In terms of prediction, the match could lean in favor of Lech Poznan, with a potential scoreline of 1-0 against Mainz 05.