German Bundesliga: SV Elversberg v FSV Mainz 05, Saturday 31 October at 02:30 GMT+7. We go through the prices, how both sides have been playing and how they have fared against each other.
SV Elversberg vs FSV Mainz 05: match details
- Competition: German Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
- Kick-off: 02:30 GMT+7 (19:30 UTC)
Key points
- Prices: FSV Mainz 05 slight favourites at 45%, the draw at 23%.
- Goals: about 3.3 expected (line 3.25); most likely score 1-1.
- Form (last 6): SV Elversberg LLWLDL, FSV Mainz 05 LLWLWW.
- Head to head (3): SV Elversberg 0, draws 1, FSV Mainz 05 2.
Odds and what they imply
On the 1X2 market SV Elversberg are 3.10, the draw is 3.80 and FSV Mainz 05 are 2.15. With the bookmaker margin taken out, those prices imply a 32% chance for SV Elversberg, 23% for the draw and 45% for FSV Mainz 05.
On the Asian handicap, SV Elversberg are +0.25 at 1.93 and FSV Mainz 05 are -0.25 at 1.93. The line gives SV Elversberg a head start of 0.25 goals: the bigger the head start, the stronger the market thinks FSV Mainz 05 are.
The goals line is 3.25: Over 3.25 is 1.98 and Under 3.25 is 1.88. Together with the other prices that points to about 3.3 goals (SV Elversberg 1.50, FSV Mainz 05 1.80), which makes Over 3.25 roughly a 42% chance.
| Market | Selection | Decimal odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | SV Elversberg | 3.10 |
| 1X2 | Draw | 3.80 |
| 1X2 | FSV Mainz 05 | 2.15 |
| Asian handicap | SV Elversberg +0.25 | 1.93 |
| Asian handicap | FSV Mainz 05 -0.25 | 1.93 |
| Over / Under 3.25 | Over 3.25 | 1.98 |
| Over / Under 3.25 | Under 3.25 | 1.88 |
Recent form
SV Elversberg
SV Elversberg have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 4 of their last 6 matches (L L W L D L, newest first), scoring 0.8 and conceding 2.0 goals per game. SV Elversberg have lost their last 2.
- 2026-10-27: home v Darmstadt 0-2 (L)
- 2026-10-24: away v RB Leipzig 4-0 (L)
- 2026-10-17: home v Augsburg 4-3 (W)
- 2026-10-10: away v Union Berlin 1-0 (L)
- 2026-09-20: away v Schalke 04 0-0 (D)
FSV Mainz 05
Over their last 6 matches FSV Mainz 05 have taken 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, with 2.2 scored and 2.0 conceded per game (L L W L W W, newest first). FSV Mainz 05 have lost their last 2.
- 2026-10-27: away v VfL Bochum 2-0 (L)
- 2026-10-24: home v Werder Bremen 2-3 (L)
- 2026-10-17: away v Schalke 04 0-1 (W)
- 2026-10-10: home v Bayer Leverkusen 3-4 (L)
- 2026-10-03: away v SV Waldhof Mannheim 0-3 (W)
Put together, the recent matches of the two sides averaged 3.5 goals per game, above the over/under line of 3.25.
Head to head
Their record against each other covers 3 matches: SV Elversberg won 0, FSV Mainz 05 won 2 and 1 match ended level. On that record FSV Mainz 05 have the better of it. They averaged 2.0 goals per game, and 1 of the 3 had three goals or more. The most recent meeting, on 2023-08-12, finished SV Elversberg 0-1 FSV Mainz 05.
- 2023-08-12: SV Elversberg 0-1 FSV Mainz 05 (GERC)
- 2021-08-08: SV Elversberg 1-1 FSV Mainz 05 (GERC)
- 2007-07-24: SV Elversberg 1-2 FSV Mainz 05 (INT CF)
League standings
- SV Elversberg: 8th, 10 points from 7 matches (3W 1D 3L, goals 12-15). At home they have 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat from 3 (8-7).
- FSV Mainz 05: 7th, 10 points from 7 matches (3W 1D 3L, goals 16-13). Away they have 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats from 3 (10-3).
Team news
- SV Elversberg injuries: Jan Gyamerah, Tom Zimmerschied, Luis Seifert, Noah Darvich
- FSV Mainz 05 injuries: Dominik Kohr, Nadiem Amiri, Silas Wamangituka Fundu, Otto Ruoppi
Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, so check them before you place a bet.
SV Elversberg vs FSV Mainz 05 prediction
Reading the prices, this is FSV Mainz 05 are slight favourites on the prices, at 45% against 23% for the draw and 32% for SV Elversberg. The goal model fitted to the prices makes 1-1 the single most likely scoreline (about 10%), with around 3.3 goals expected in total.
This prediction is calculated from market prices only. It does not include team news or line-ups, and a probability is not a promise: the less likely result still happens regularly.
Frequently asked questions
What time does SV Elversberg vs FSV Mainz 05 kick off?
The match kicks off at 02:30 GMT+7 (19:30 UTC) on Saturday 31 October 2026. Times on the site follow the time zone you pick in the header.
Who is the favourite?
FSV Mainz 05 are the slight favourites, with a 45% chance on the de-margined 1X2 prices.
How many goals are expected?
The over/under line is 3.25 and the prices point to about 3.3 goals.
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