Mainz 05 and Freiburg square off at MEWA Arena at 7:30 PM Apr 12, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Bundesliga.

Mainz 05 enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Freiburg will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Freiburg lead the rivalry with 3 wins over Mainz 05's 1. 6 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Freiburg came out on top 0-4.

Mainz 05's aggressive 3-5-2 system could test the resilience of Freiburg's 4-2-3-1 approach.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Mainz 05 may hold the edge at MEWA Arena, but Freiburg's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.