[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Strength]:
1. On August 19th, in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, 1.FSV Mainz 05 secured a 1-0 away victory over Dynamo Dresden thanks to a goal from Nadiem Amiri, claiming a winning start to their campaign.
2. 1.FSV Mainz 05 have signed leading striker Benedict Hollerbach from 1. FC Union Berlin, with the two parties agreeing a contract until 2029 and the transfer fee set at 10 million euros.
3. Although 1.FSV Mainz 05 lost 1-2 away to Rosenborg in the UEFA Conference League game on August 22nd, they had previously secured an unbeaten run of 5 wins and 4 draws in 9 games, including warm-up games and the final phase of last season's Bundesliga, showing impressive form.
4. 1.FSV Mainz 05 kept unbeaten in the final 12 Bundesliga home games last season with 6 wins and 6 draws, showing stunning performances.
5. 1.FSV Mainz 05 kept unbeaten in the last 4 encounters with 1 win and 3 draws, being at a mental advantage.
[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Neutral]:
1. 1.FSV Mainz 05 have signed 21-year-old Australian international defender Kasey Bos from Melbourne Victory FC, and the two sides have signed a contract until 2029.
2. 1.FSV Mainz 05 have secured the loan of Japanese midfielder Sota Kawasaki from J1 League side Kyoto Sanga FC. This season, Sota Kawasaki has made 25 appearances for Kyoto Sanga FC, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist.
[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Weakness]:
1. 1.FSV Mainz 05 failed to win any of the last 3 games in AH, including warm-up games, with performances below expectations.
[(1. FC Koln) Strength]:
1. In the first round of the DFB-Pokal on August 17th, 1. FC Koln secured a 2-1 away victory over SSV Jahn Regensburg. Substitute Ragnar Ache provided 2 assists and delivered an impressive performance.
2. 1. FC Koln have remained unbeaten in their last 9 games, including warm-up games, securing 7 wins and 2 draws, and are in impressive form.
3. 1. FC Koln won the last two away games and scored 9 goals, including warm-up game, with a fierce offense.
4. 1. FC Koln won all the last 4 games in AH, including warm-up games, with performances as expected.
[(1. FC Koln) Neutral]:
1. 1. FC Koln have signed striker Marius Bulter from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The 32-year-old Marius Bulter made 32 appearances in all competitions for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim last season, contributing 8 goals and 2 assists.
2. 1. FC Koln have signed defender Sebastian Sebulonsen from Brondby IF. Last season, Sebastian Sebulonsen made 34 appearances in all competitions for Br??ndby, contributing 1 goal and 5 assists.
3. 1. FC Koln have signed Polish striker Jakub Kaminski from VfL Wolfsburg. The 23-year-old Jakub Kaminski is capable of playing multiple positions in the attacking third and made 22 league appearances for VfL Wolfsburg last season, providing 2 assists.
[Tips]:
1.FSV Mainz 05 lost 1-2 to Rosenborg in the UEFA Conference League play-offs, which has dented their morale.
Additionally, their defense exposed numerous issues, with the opposition managing 8 shots on target throughout the games.
On the other hand, 1. FC Koln defeated SSV Jahn Regensburg 2-1 in their previous DFB-Pokal game, where the players are in good form and their offensive coordination is smooth.
1.FSV Mainz 05 will be without their key midfielder Lee Jae Sung due to suspension in this game, weakening their midfield organizing ability.
As a newly-promoted side, 1. FC Koln are expected to keept unbeaten on the road.
[Recommended]:
1. FC Koln (+0.5)
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